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A Taipei time-honored Jiangzhe cuisine restaurant — 30 cold appetizers to choose from
I heard Kai Kai Kan serves tasty food, so I made a special trip there. After the meal, you can easily walk to Yong Fu, an old-school ice cream shop.
“Traveling” is the best way to relieve stress. 60% of Taiwanese people want to quit their jobs to travel.
Modern life is stressful. What’s the best way for you to unwind? Expedia recently conducted a survey on this topic among young people aged 20–40 in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and South Korea. The results showed that the younger generation generally believes “traveling” is the best way to de-stress, and as many as 60% of Taiwanese people would like to quit their jobs to travel.
One cup, three layers of flavor—a café in Macau’s alleys with true character
In recent years, visiting Macau has felt all about the glitz—either hitting the casinos or splurging at five-star hotels. Stuck in Coloane, you might not feel inclined to explore further. Even if you’re staying in Coloane, you might stroll over to Avenida de Horta e Costa, where the scene never changes: streets packed with tourists either lining up for water crab porridge, digging into Portuguese cuisine at Santos, or grabbing a pork chop bun. To be honest, even our editor finds it dull, which is why they haven’t set foot in Macau for years.
Make your wishes come true in Jinju—release lanterns and watch the fireworks over the river at the “Floating Lantern Festival”!
Have you ever experienced such a moving moment? Every early October, countless lanterns filled with heartfelt wishes illuminate the Nam River. Once used to convey messages during wartime, they now carry hopes and dreams—that’s the most famous “Namgang Yudeung Festival” in Jinju, South Gyeongsang Province. Not only can you enjoy performances and admire over 3,800 lanterns at “Jinju Fortress,” but you can also release floating lanterns on the opposite bank of the Nam River, stroll through a tunnel adorned with wish lanterns, and culminate the evening with a spectacular riverside fireworks show that takes the atmosphere to its peak.
Boasting pristine white-sand beaches and untamed jungles—8 must-do experiences on Thailand’s dreamy “Koh Chang”!
Koh Chang, the second-largest island in Thailand after Phuket, is located east of Bangkok in Trat Province. It’s an emerging island holiday paradise, also known as Elephant Island due to its elephant-like shape. About 70% of the island remains undeveloped, preserving its raw beauty with jungles, waterfalls, and other pristine ecosystems. Surrounded by the sea, it boasts exceptional scenery with vast coral reefs and vibrant schools of fish, all infused with tropical charm. With such a Koh Chang, what are the must-do activities?
TransAsia Airways Upgrades Japan Routes with New Aircraft & Free 10kg Checked Baggage Allowance
Taiwan’s enthusiasm for Japanese tourism remains strong. Anticipating high demand on its Japan routes, TransAsia Airways began operating flights to Tokyo on a more spacious Airbus A330 starting from the 1st, with its inaugural flight taking off on the same day. To celebrate the A330’s first Tokyo flight, not only were 285 adorable miniature TransAsia air hostess teddy bears specially mobilized to board Flight GE606 from Taoyuan to Narita on the 1st, but passengers flying on A330-operated Japan routes before the end of January next year will also receive a free 10kg checked baggage allowance.
A Japanese-style beef noodle shop in Taipei ! Their signature numbing-spicy broth has a sweet aftertaste and the beef ramen is delicious
A while ago, a friend kept telling me about this super tasty spicy beef noodle place with great side dishes. But, I’m not really into spicy food—even though I love beef noodles. So I never got around to trying it, until I finally had a chance to go right before my trip to Japan last week.
Relive mom’s cooking – classic stir-fried rice noodles across central, southern, and northern Taiwan
Stir-fried rice noodles are one of the most affordable and hearty dishes among everyday meals. Though they may look simple and not particularly lavish, their flavor can instantly bring back nostalgic childhood memories of mom’s home cooking – proving that simplicity often brings the greatest happiness. We’ve handpicked some top stir-fried rice noodle spots from northern, central, and southern Taiwan to help you rediscover that comforting taste.
White cottage from a Japanese drama? A latte art café in Arashiyama, Kyoto with sweeping views
Discovering % Arabica Kyoto Arashiyama in Arashiyama was actually an accident. If I hadn’t been taking a first-time visitor to Kyoto to the “Togetsukyo Bridge,” I probably wouldn’t have found this café. And as I’ve mentioned before, food is all about serendipity—if you’re meant to meet, you will...
Cathay Pacific unveils new livery as 150 aircraft embrace sleek, minimalist design
With one of its Boeing 777-300ER aircraft showcasing the new exterior design at Hong Kong International Airport, Cathay Pacific has reached a new milestone as the entire fleet will gradually adopt the refreshed look.
Coming to Japan means soaking in hot springs — Top 7 Best Onsen Ryokan
When it comes to soaking in hot springs, Japan—the so-called paradise of hot springs—immediately comes to mind. There are countless onsen ryokan (traditional Japanese inns with hot springs) across the country. Rakuten Travel has published a ranking of ryokan with the best accommodation experiences, based on a questionnaire survey. The list features seven renowned inns from various hot spring resorts. If you have the chance to visit Japan, why not stay at one of these places, enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot springs, and treat yourself to a truly memorable experience?
The Only Horizon in Korea Is in Gimje—Rice Harvesting Experience + Eating Korean Beef, a Perfect Match!
If you want to see the only horizon in all of Korea, this is the place to come to. Golden rice stalks sway in the wind, stretching into one line with the blue sky. Located in North Jeolla Province, Gimje City boasts this uniquely breathtaking view. The rice fields here were developed from reservoir land, and the fertile soil produces some of the highest-quality horizon rice. Known as Korea’s largest granary, the annual “Gimje Horizon Festival” held in the Byeokgolje area not only showcases the region’s traditional farming culture but also brings a vibrant and colorful feast.
NT$700,000 a night! The world’s highest presidential suite — a lavish 117th-floor space revealed
Hong Kong’s The Ritz-Carlton is the world’s tallest hotel. Its presidential suite on the 107th floor offers sweeping views of Victoria Harbour and the glittering nightscape of Hong Kong Island. With its extreme luxury and exquisitely spacious layout and vistas, it has hosted many celebrities — even Lady Gaga has stayed there. ETtoday EBC News Cloud specially booked a stay in this one-of-a-kind “highest presidential suite in the world” to give our readers an exclusive preview.
Delta awards honorary captain title; the surprise pilot turns out to be... Snoopy!
Sixty-five years ago, the World War I flying ace Snoopy took to the skies for the first time. To celebrate Snoopy’s adventurous legacy, Delta Air Lines honored Snoopy with the title of “Delta Honorary Captain” at a ceremony held at the Delta Flight Museum.
China Airlines' new 777-300ER aircraft service Flights to Frankfurt in November
Starting in November, China Airlines will operate its Taipei-Frankfurt route with the new 777-300ER aircraft. This marks the first time the airline deploys this next-generation passenger plane on a European route, following its use on long-haul services to the U.S., such as Los Angeles, New York, and San Francisco. The 777-300ER features a cabin design that blends Eastern aesthetics with modern technology, offering passengers traveling to and from Frankfurt a fresh in-flight experience and enhancing business, cultural, and tourism exchanges between Taiwan and Europe.
Hanlai Harbor opens New Year's Eve reservations; 4,000 seats booked out in under an hour
Hanlai Harbor Restaurant began accepting New Year's Eve reunion dinner reservations at 10:30 AM on November 1. In less than an hour, all 4,000 seats across its six Taiwan locations (Kaohsiung Hanlai, Taipei Dome, Tainan Dream Mall, Taichung Guang San SOGO, Taoyuan Top Mall, and Taipei Dunhua SOGO) were completely sold out.
20 Mystery Shoppers Spend Half a Year Scoring Services: EVA Airways & Yunpin Win Five-Star Awards
The Far Eastern Outstanding Service Awards, organized by CommonWealth Magazine, celebrates its 13th year this year, with the awards ceremony held today (November 2). Among 236 companies across 17 industries, service champions were evaluated through mystery shopper assessments. Well-known travel-related brands familiar to travelers, including ANA, Yunpin Hot Spring Hotel, and Grand Formosa Regent, also claimed the top spots in their respective categories this year.
The Tourism Bureau offers a NT$1,000 domestic travel accommodation subsidy, combinable with additional travel fair discounts
To boost domestic demand and stimulate the economy, the Executive Yuan announced the “Short-Term Consumption Stimulus Measures,” among which the Tourism Bureau introduced a domestic travel subsidy policy. However, some accommodation providers expressed concerns that the government’s slow response prevented them from integrating the offer with the “2015 Taipei International Travel Fair.” The Tourism Bureau clarified that consumers purchasing accommodation vouchers at the fair can still apply the current subsidy benefits, and businesses can proceed with their planned promotional offers during the fair as scheduled.
Homestay Becomes "Family Home" — Over 450 Brides Have "Left Home" in 11 Years
The homestay is like a family home. Xu Yunu, the owner of Lanyuan Homestay in Caotun Township, Nantou County, opened the first homestay in the area. It unexpectedly became a “family home” for brides from out of town, and over 11 years, she has seen more than 450 brides off to their new lives. She says every guest feels like her own daughter, and she always sheds tears when they leave after getting married.
RAW Anniversary — André Chiang’s Next Move: Defining Taiwanese Flavor for This Generation
One of the hardest-to-book restaurants, “RAW,” is about to celebrate its first anniversary on December 9. To mark the occasion, André Chiang will bring his Singapore-based restaurant Restaurant ANDRE back to Taiwan, hosting the “RAW First Anniversary RAW X Restaurant ANDRE Dining Event” on December 9 and 10. Chiang said that the Restaurant ANDRE team returns to Taiwan once a year for such an event, and this year they finally have their own place to host it.