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Limited-time autumn offer: nighttime ginkgo viewing in central Sapporo – the entire street turns golden yellow
Autumn isn’t just about red leaves – the yellow ginkgo trees turn the branches gold, painting the whole boulevard in a translucent golden hue. Travelers visiting Hokkaido who want to enjoy the foliage easily within the city, but without traveling to popular maple-viewing spots, can head to the front of the Former Hokkaido Government Office Building in central Sapporo. There, two rows of ginkgo trees line the street, reaching their most beautiful period from mid-October to early November. When illuminated at night, the scene fills with a warm, romantic ambiance.
Late-night snack? Go for fried chicken and beer!
The top 5 hottest Korean fried chicken spots in Taiwan right now
“Explore Yangmingshan” 3-minute video premieres soon！The launch event will be held on the 23rd in grand style
The Yangmingshan National Park Headquarters has specially planned and produced the “Explore Yangmingshan” video in Chinese, English, and Japanese to introduce the area’s unique natural landscapes, cultural history, and flora and fauna to the public. The video uses Yangmingshan National Park as its narrative backdrop, and a preview screening will be held on October 23 to invite the public to enjoy it together.
Is Taiwan only chasing the number of Chinese tourists? Tourism Bureau: Korean visitors grew 23.34% this year
In response to recent comments by a legislator that Taiwan’s tourism development is overly reliant on Chinese tourists, thereby affecting the willingness of visitors from other countries and domestic travelers to explore Taiwan, the Tourism Bureau under the Ministry of Transportation and Communications responded today. The bureau stated that Taiwan’s major inbound markets and domestic travel market are growing simultaneously, without being squeezed out by Chinese tourists. Since 2011, Taiwan has been a tourism surplus country, and the policy for Chinese tourists has shifted to focusing on both quality and quantity, rather than just the number of visitors.
High-value tonkatsu rice set in Kyoto – unlimited rice, miso soup, and shredded cabbage with your meal
Nicknamed "Meidai Tonkatsu" in Taiwan, Meidai Tonkatsu Katsukura is a famous tonkatsu chain in Kyoto. The prices are affordable, the pork cutlets are delicious, and best of all, you can refill your shredded cabbage, miso soup, and rice as much as you want – making it, in my opinion, the highest value-for-money restaurant in Kyoto.
Save money traveling abroad by picking the right time—22 of the world’s 22 popular cities have the lowest hotel prices in January
For most cities, the beginning of the year is often when accommodation prices are at their cheapest, especially during the first two weeks of January. Among these 25 top cities, 22 have hotel rates below the average; and the most surprising finding is that while many assume September and October are not peak travel seasons, those months actually have the highest prices.
Max happiness points！Korea’s popular chain store – Ultra-creamy red bean bread with whipped cream
This Kwanggyeon? Chaeyonggyo whipped cream red bean bread is now a nationwide famous shop in Korea, originating from Daegu. Actually, I think Korea’s chain store development is much more widespread and advanced than in Taiwan. Once a shop becomes famous in a certain area, it usually expands into a national chain. So even if you don’t go to Daegu, you can still enjoy this burst-in-your-mouth whipped cream red bean bread.
Yunlang Tourism Expands into Italy – Rome Hotel Officially Opens on the 15th
Yunlang Tourism Group’s first foray into Italy’s hotel industry – Rome Hotel – has officially opened. This marks the first Taiwanese chain hotel to establish a presence in Italy, as well as the first large-scale business and leisure hotel located in the capital, Rome.
Boasting tens of millions of fans, a travel influencer comes to Taiwan and tells everyone to “say goodbye to bubble tea”
The Tourism Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications and Google jointly hosted the “Taiwan Travel Unfiltered – Global Online Video Contest,” a year-long campaign that received up to 150 video submissions from Europe, America, and various Asian countries. On the 22nd, the winning video was announced, and soon a new event will invite six global video creators to showcase Taiwan’s tourism through their videos, introducing the most uniquely “Taiwanese” charm to the world.
The Migratory Bird Festival is here — the "Taipei International Birdwatching Fair" kicks off this weekend
Attention all birdwatching enthusiasts！The 2015 Taipei International Birdwatching Fair will take place on October 24 and 25 at Guandu Nature Park, with the theme “Seeing Wild Birds, Conserving Nature.” The park’s Nature Center will provide binoculars and volunteer guides, along with a series of exciting activities such as ecological challenge stations, knowledge-sharing booths, and eco-theatre performances. Everyone is welcome to join in the fun.
Return to Guningtou – Kinmen Launches Taiwan Tourist Shuttle Commemorative Ticket
The Kinmen Taiwan Tourist Shuttle – Guningtou Battlefield Route was selected as one of the Top 10 Exciting Routes in 2015. The Kinmen County Government has launched the “Return to the Battlefield – Amazing Guningtou Commemorative Package,” with an official limited edition of 3,000 sets, each priced at NT$100.
Okinawa’s Stunning Scenic Park & Bubbles of Blue Sea Right Before Your Eyes
The multi-layered colors of the ocean in Okinawa, with their rich and soft hues, are a major draw for travelers. In addition to beach activities, there is also a fantastic vantage point to admire the beautiful sea — “Chinen Cape Park,” located southeast of Naha, offers sweeping views of the colorful seascape.
The super adorable Olaf is joining you on your vacation trip—WestJet launches a Frozen-themed aircraft
The globally popular movie Frozen is arguably a favorite cartoon for both kids and adults, and its theme song “Let It Go” has become a household hit. Canadian airline WestJet recently unveiled a Frozen-themed aircraft, featuring not only Princess Elsa, Princess Anna, and the adorable Olaf on the fuselage, but also intricate snowflake and sunflower designs inside the cabin—sure to keep fans glued to their seats.
Too cute to drink！12 adorable 3D latte art cafes across Taiwan
The trend of "3D latte art coffee" is booming all over Taiwan！These creatively designed coffee latte arts with a three-dimensional effect always bring huge surprises to customers, making them reluctant to take a sip！ETtoday ETToday Travel Cloud has compiled a list of 12 cafes in Taiwan that serve super-cute 3D latte art — definitely worth a pilgrimage！
It’s like a scene from The Walking Dead!! Osaka Universal Studios’ Halloween Night Gets Spookier the Later It Gets
This time when I visited Universal Studios Japan, it happened to be during the park’s Halloween season. The entire park was filled with a thick festive Halloween atmosphere—not only were the staff and decorations all in Halloween style, but many events and haunted houses were exclusive to the Halloween period. It was super fun and super unique!! Wandering around Universal Studios Japan at night, beware—the zombies might just be right next to you!!
A $260 billion order confirmed: Boeing says EVA Air wants to buy 24 787-10 jets
In light of passenger demand and fuel price cuts, Randy Tinseth, vice president of marketing for Boeing Commercial Airplanes, said during a market outlook event in Taipei today (October 23) that the Northeast Asia market will see steady growth momentum, with air traffic maintaining a 2.6% growth rate over the next 20 years. Tinseth also confirmed that EVA Air is interested in purchasing 24 new 787-10 aircraft, but it will take a few more weeks to finalize the contract.
Newly opened Thai stir-fry spot in Yonghe serves dreamy soft-shell crab and instant noodle combo
A gathering with the bros just calls for some hot stir-fry—chilled beer instantly amps up the vibe. Put aside refined taste buds for now; all that matters is brotherly loyalty. No excuse needed to raise a glass and down it in one go. That unmistakable male satisfaction? Universally understood.
Malayan tapirs and Shuangshuang Cat invade Star Cruises' luxury ships—adorable themed rooms that’ll make you scream with joy!
The internet-famous illustration characters Malayan tapir and Shuangshuang Cat, who have taken Taiwan by storm, are leaping out of the virtual world this winter to embark on a maritime adventure aboard the SuperStar Aquarius. Renowned online illustrators Cherng (Malayan tapir) and SECOND (Shuangshuang Cat) are collaborating with cruise tourism for the first time, launching an all-new series of themed cabins. With five uniquely styled and color-themed rooms, each comes with exclusive Malayan tapir & Shuangshuang Cat amenities that you can take home as keepsakes.
54 Barbie-themed rooms | Hotel COZZI HeXi Kaohsiung Zhongshan Branch begins soft opening on the 27th
Operated by Cathay Hotels & Resorts, HOTEL COZZI HeXi Kaohsiung Zhongshan Branch officially began its soft opening on the 27th, becoming a new landmark in Kaohsiung. Its most distinctive feature is the world’s first dual-brand collaboration with Barbie from Mattel, creating 54 Barbie-themed rooms, making it a true Barbie-themed hotel.
A noodle shop in a watch store? Rich aroma and unique taste — Zhonghua’s Secret Heirloom Ginger Family Noodles in Changhua
This is an age of creativity. You might find shaved ice in a coffin shop or noodles in a watch store. Who says a watch shop can only sell watches these days? I’m determined to eat noodles in a watch shop!? This reverse marketing has actually yielded great results. Because it’s unique and creative, it leaves a lasting impression. Too bad I don’t own a shop; otherwise, I’d… (you can imagine XD). This place has been on my list for a long time—not because eating noodles in a watch shop is super trendy and cool—but simply because their noodles are such a wild mix. The special meat sauce looked really unique, so I was very curious about the texture of their noodles. That’s why I specifically chose to stop by on my way back from Tainan one day to accomplish the feat of eating noodles in a watch store in Yuanlin, Changhua.