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38 crystal butterflies flutter like an art gallery display—Taipei Marriott’s average room rate in its first year is NT$7,500
Taipei Marriott Hotel began trial operations in August, located near Miramar in Taipei’s Dazhi area, overlooking the Keelung River to the north with panoramic river views. It is currently Taiwan’s largest international convention and exhibition hotel, capable of accommodating 3,000 people simultaneously. Combining a hotel, convention center, shopping mall, and high-end residences, the property is surrounded by 60% green space, forming an urban oasis.
Hotels launch wedding banquet packages to capture market • Holographic projections and kids' exclusive tables catch the eye
Although it's currently Ghost Month, the hotel industry is already gearing up for the end of the year and even next year, rolling out various wedding packages. For example, Regent and Aloft Taipei Miramar have introduced premium wedding packages, while Taipei Fuhang and Okura Prestige Taipei have also launched wedding banquet experiences to tap into the wedding market business.
Longan and Acacia Wood Charcoal Grilling | 21-Day Aged American Ribeye Steak, Tender and Juicy
At PRIME ONE by Lin Yuniann, the 21-day aged ribeye steak is first grilled over direct flame using longan and acacia wood to lock in the juices. It is then smoked with specially prepared walnut wood and allowed to warm up, preserving the juices while infusing the meat with the aroma of walnut wood. Finally, it is seared in a high-heat top-fire oven for about one minute to achieve a perfect medium-rare doneness.
Pingtung County Government Launches “Ping-Tide Station Travel Coupon” – Tickets at NT$40, with Option to Stop and Cycle Along the Way
Taking the train and cycling has become one of the hottest travel trends in recent years. In conjunction with the completion of the elevated railway section between Pingtung and Chaozhou and the new Pingtung Railway Station, Pingtung County Government has planned the “Travel, Stations, and Sunshine City” event. In collaboration with Taiwan Railways, it has launched the “Ping-Tide Station Travel Coupon.” A round-trip on the Pingtung–Chaozhou local train now costs just NT$40, and travelers can get off midway to go cycling. The coupon also offers discounts at 38 featured shops along the route.
“Taiwan’s Largest Japanese Hotel Booking Platform Goes Live – 5,000 Properties Available on a Fully Chinese Page”
With the yen depreciating, budget airlines rising, and more flights between Taiwan and Japan, travel to Japan from Taiwan has surged. Domestic travel agencies have capitalized on this trend, forming a strategic alliance with Japan’s largest hotel booking service, JTB, to launch Taiwan’s largest Japanese hotel booking platform. Featuring 5,000 hotels, it covers major cities, small towns, and hot spring areas across Japan, all accessible via a fully Chinese interface for travelers.
Where to go on Valentine’s Day? Discover 10 must-visit date spots at the “Chi Mei Museum” in Tainan
With Qixi Festival here, where will you spend the romantic night with your loved one? The Chi Mei Museum in Tainan has specially curated a list of “10 dating spots” within its grounds for couples. Moreover, from now until the end of August, visitors who check in at any of these spots will receive a special postcard. When you have time, why not bring your significant other into this white art palace reminiscent of Versailles?
“Urban Water Slide” Coming to Toucheng, Yilan in September
How to beat the heat this summer? Head to Toucheng, Yilan, for a fun water slide experience. The globally popular “Slide the City” will make its Taiwan debut on September 25, featuring an 800-meter-long slide set up in Toucheng, Yilan. It’s also the first time the slide route will cross over a railway track, giving participants a one-of-a-kind urban sliding adventure.
Swans are getting fatter & Weekend Taipei Riverside Music Festival announced postponed
Due to the potential impact of Typhoon Swan in northern Taiwan this weekend, the Taipei City Government has announced that events of the 2015 Taipei Riverside Music Festival, including the Xikou Music & Life Festival, will be affected.
Last chance to see Jody Chiang – Kaohsiung hotels offer stay + concert ticket packages
From August 29 to September 13, Jody Chiang will perform eight shows in Kaohsiung. Some hotel operators have launched a “Limited-Edition Jody Chiang Concert Stay Package” priced at NT$15,800 per room, which includes two tickets (worth NT$3,800 each) to her “Blessing” concert at the Kaohsiung Arena, access to the sauna, an outdoor pool, buffet breakfast, as well as a one-way shuttle from the hotel to the concert venue.
Korea’s super-popular snack shop: Must-try “thin dumplings,” only available in Daegu!
In front of Daegu’s 2.28 Memorial Park (note: this is not the same as Taiwan’s 2.28 Memorial Park), there’s a wildly popular snack shop. Just seeing photos of the long lines will draw you in. The shop is called Jungang Tteokbokki (Central Spicy Rice Cakes), and it basically sells common Korean street foods — spicy rice cakes, blood sausage, and fish cakes — plus a unique Daegu specialty: “thin dumplings with scallions.”
Angkor Wat Tops the World's Top
The travel magazine "Lonely Planet" selected the top 500 must-visit ultimate attractions in the world for 2015, with Cambodia's Angkor Wat ranking first. Taiwan has two attractions on the list: the National Palace Museum at No. 397 and Taipei 101 at No. 448.
Typhoon Goni impacts flights: Tigerair Taiwan delays Okinawa departures
Due to the path of Typhoon Goni and its peripheral circulation affecting flight safety, Tigerair Taiwan has announced the latest flight adjustments on Monday, August 24. Flight IT230 from Taoyuan to Naha, Okinawa will now depart at 13:00, while Flight IT231 from Naha, Okinawa to Taoyuan will depart at 16:20 local time.
Hotel Industry First！ Live Footage of Typhoon Swan at Northeast Coast Delivered Right to You
To stay updated on the latest conditions along the northeast coast as Typhoon Swan approaches, simply watch live feeds on your phone or computer！ Eastern News Cloud has once again partnered with Eastern Ocean Hot Spring Hotel to deliver real-time updates of the “Beiguan Tidal Surges.” Netizens can safely enjoy the waves from their screens via the “Typhoon Frontline Live” page on the Eastern Ocean official website: http://goo.gl/Xrh4R8.
Checked into a hotel in the middle of the night, and all three TV channels were showing a "Sadako movie"
A few years ago, I went to Kaohsiung with a friend. We arrived around 1 a.m., so we just found a random hotel to stay at (it was a very old hotel right on the main road opposite the old train station—I forgot the name...). Since the hotel parking lot was full, my friend went to park the car first, and the hotel staff took me up to the room. The hallway was dimly lit, with flickering broken lights.
Taiwan’s only late-night dry-aged steak & six premium cuts available
In recent years, dry-aged steak has become extremely popular in Taiwan, attracting food enthusiasts eager to savor its refined texture. A hotel in Taichung offers a “hidden gem” dry-aged steak with rich, layered flavors, including a top-grade rib cap option for diners. The highlight? It’s the only place in Taiwan where you can enjoy a late-night dry-aged steak meal until 1 AM.
The “Swan” is here！ List of Weekend Events Postponed or Canceled (Updating)
Typhoon Swan, this year’s 15th typhoon, issued a maritime typhoon warning on the 21st. To ensure public safety, many events have been postponed or venues closed. ETtoday EBC has compiled these typhoon-related disruptions to help you avoid unnecessary trips.
“Cloud Tour Monopoly” Kicks Off – Travel Taiwan with the Contestants
On the noon of the 21st, Cloud Tour Group held a press conference for “2105 Travel with Cloud Tour – Cloud Tour Monopoly” at Taipei’s Regent Taipei Hotel at 12 PM. A total of 14 contestants were divided into 7 teams, including JiayP and Kivi from the popular TV show “College Students Are Not Stupid,” as well as university students from both sides of the Taiwan Strait. The average age of the contestants was around 28, but all had extensive travel experience.
Tigerair Taiwan recruits students as “Campus Ambassadors” – winners can get 5 round-trip tickets
The Taiwanese low-cost airline is holding a campus ambassador selection for universities in Taiwan, recruiting 20 university students from the southern region and establishing a one-year campus ambassador training and internship program. Through the role of campus ambassadors, the airline aims to promote knowledge and experience related to low-cost air travel, with winners also receiving 5 round-trip tickets to designated destinations.
The Dadaocheng Fireworks Festival is set to take place on September 26 during the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday.
People will get to enjoy fireworks again. The originally scheduled “2015 Taipei Dadaocheng Music Valentine’s Day,” which was planned for August 15, was postponed earlier due to heavy rain affecting site restoration. On the 21st, the Tourism and Communications Bureau announced that the Dadaocheng Music Valentine’s Day is now scheduled for September 26 (Saturday), the first day of the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday eve, in Dadaocheng. On that day, people can admire the moon and watch fireworks at the Dadaocheng Wharf, celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival.
A generous amount of coconut milk and vegetables wrapped around rice—Japan’s gentle take on curry!
(South Indian-style Curry Set Meal) Entering Chaozhou Street in the evening while it’s still light, the dark brown storefront exudes a slight bistro vibe. The walls are covered with slender wooden planks, meticulously arranged horizontally. Upon closer inspection—hey, why is one plank coming loose? The interior remains consistently dark wood-toned, with each table and chair unique, yet surprisingly free of any clutter. Truly impressive, I think to myself—just like the Japanese.