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TransAsia Airways Celebrates Christmas with 50 Flight Attendant Bears to Keep You Company on Your Journey Home
To accompany passengers during the annual Christmas season, TransAsia Airways’ flight attendant bears have returned from Hokkaido to Taiwan and have taken over the Christmas tree at Songshan Airport, spreading festive cheer to travelers.
Wang Pin’s agency brand PUTIEN Putian opens its first store in Taipei; set to open on January 1st next year
The first international culinary brand “PUTIEN Putian” that Wang Pin Group has ever agency-represented has landed at its first store in Taiwan in Taipei’s Xinyi District. It is expected to officially open on the 6th floor of ATT 4 FUN on January 1, 2016, right next door to the mainland Chinese hot pot chain Haidilao.
There’s a sandbox, a slide, and even an open-air library—Taichung’s five-star bathroom glamping site!
Finding a high-quality yet reasonably priced campsite for holiday camping is harder than climbing to the sky. So we had to change our approach—starting with weekday camping instead!!!!
So heartwarming！Spreading goodwill on Christmas Eve — Just Sleep and Yunpin Hotel put love into action
On the 24th, Yunglo Tourism Group held a concert at Yunpin Hot Spring Hotel, once again inviting the Qinqiaoguo Primary School String Orchestra to perform at the hotel. With nine beautiful string music pieces, they celebrated Christmas with the guests and continued their sponsorship of Qinqiaoguo Primary School in Nantou. Just Sleep also organized an event themed “Love and Sharing,” where children brought their handmade gifts to exchange them in front of Just Sleep’s Dream Magic House, along with enjoying a Christmas feast and visiting attractions—giving every child the most unique Christmas experience at any Just Sleep location across Taiwan.
Super-cute sailor meets 10 local elements – “Cute Keelung” turns the train station into a selfie hotspot
Have you noticed the new look of the old Keelung Railway Station? To create an artistic and cultural space around and inside the old railway station, the Keelung City Government collaborated with illustrator Koolewang to paint a themed mural titled 《Cute Keelung》 on the exterior wall of the main entrance. Featuring local culture icons such as sailors, ships, raindrops, and black kites, the mural allows visitors to experience the vibrancy and unique charm of Keelung.
Did the boat actually drive up the steps? The 3D paintings at the Sanxia Museum of Museum are ultra-realistic
What boat drove right up onto the steps? Take a closer look, and you’ll see it’s actually a new 3D painting created by the Sanxia Museum of Museum in New Taipei City. The originally gray steps have been colorfully painted to depict a large ship. At first glance, it looks as if the ship is truly docked on the steps—how fun is that?
Have you ever heard of an anti-jet-lag plane? It turns out it relies on...
Jet lag is probably one of the main reasons many travelers consider their travel destinations. To avoid having trouble adjusting to the time difference after returning home from a trip, some travelers who originally dreamed of going to Europe end up visiting Southeast Asia instead. The Airbus model A350 XWB has made significant breakthroughs addressing this long-standing issue for travelers, and the innovations span from the inside to the outside of the aircraft — it’s hard to imagine just how much has changed.
A Hundred New Restaurants Bloom in 2015: Taipei’s 10 Most Popular Eateries of the Year
As 2015 draws to a close, Taiwan’s dining scene has been bustling this year, with nearly 50 new gourmet restaurants opening. Many introduced international cuisines, allowing food enthusiasts to savor global flavors without booking a flight—think Korean BBQ imported from South Korea or various popular queue-worthy dishes from Japan. However, local cuisine held its ground against foreign brands, with themed restaurants popping up one after another, and all-you-can-eat spots expanding from the south to the north. These were some of the most popular restaurants of 2015.
The Sweet Taste of Happiness from Japan’s North Country: 3 Dessert Shops from Hokkaido
Japanese restaurants have been opening one after another in Taiwan, but besides eateries, many dessert shops have also expanded to Taiwan, drawn by Taiwanese consumers’ love for Japanese sweets. Popular dessert brands such as LeTAO, BlancNeige (Snow Angel), and White Cosy all hail from Hokkaido.
Watch the sunset and welcome the dawn! Six stunning sunset spots in Tainan revealed
The new year is just around the corner, and people are starting to plan their countdown celebrations across Taiwan. In addition to New Year’s Eve concerts and welcoming the first sunrise of the year, the Tainan City Government Tourism Bureau has unveiled several beautiful sunset viewing spots along the west coast of Tainan, including Beimen, Jiangjun, Qigu, Sicao, Anping, and Kunxi Bay. Want to catch a breathtaking sunset? Tainan is the place to be！
Transparent "Chinpiashi Skywalk" on Cliffs to Open Before Summer 2016
The "Chinpiashi Skywalk," built along the cliffs of Chinpiashi Cliff in Fengbin Township, Hualien, features sections made of reinforced glass where visitors can walk just above the abyss—offering an exhilarating experience that has drawn many eager to catch a sneak peek. However, the skywalk is not yet officially open to the public. According to Fengbin Township Office, trial operations are expected to begin by summer 2016, with an admission fee of NT$40.
The flower sea at the Wedding Plaza in Greater Taipei Metropolitan Park bursts into bloom, forming a butterfly-wing pattern
Located along the Erchong Floodway, the Wedding Plaza of Greater Taipei Metropolitan Park features 140,000 plants planted by New Taipei City Government, including salvia, snapdragons, begonias, and dianthus, creating a stunning sea of flowers.
Buy one-way, get return free NokScoot Taipei–Bangkok flights from NT$499
To celebrate two full months since launching, NokScoot has launched a “Buy one-way, get return free” promotion starting December 29th at 10:00 AM. Taipei–Bangkok one-way flights start from NT$499, and round-trip fares including taxes start from NT$3,539.
Features an innovative "double main course" concept – the finesse of French cuisine meets the boldness of American style.
Most people know that the "Bon Amis Lounge" on the first floor of Shewan Hotel mainly serves refined Western-style buffet, but before planning Bon Amis Steak Room, I once tried Chef Jian’s customized French set menu at the lounge and was deeply impressed by his skills...
12 Watch the sunrise on Cool Island and play mahjong！ Come to East Ocean Hot Spring Hotel for a New Year's Eve bash
New Year's Eve is the highlight of this cold winter season. Besides the fireworks in Xinyi District and the sunrise viewing at Alishan, why not plan a trip to the "Sunrise at Guishan" along the Northeast Coast? Pay homage to the magnificent scenery of the Lanyang Plain and embrace the first rays of sunshine of the new year. East Ocean Hot Spring Hotel will host a 2016 New Year’s Eve party, featuring nostalgic oldies, mahjong competitions, fun games, and a fireworks show, allowing travelers to welcome the new year in nature.
Who in 2016 is most eager to come to Taiwan for New Year's? Hong Kong takes the top spot
This year, you don't need to travel abroad to ring in the New Year with foreigners too. The global travel search engine Skyscanner has released a list of the top ten countries and regions most interested in visiting Taiwan during the 2016 New Year period, with Hong Kong, Japan, and South Korea taking the top three spots. The United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia also made the list.
Silks Hotel Group launches new brand “Wellspring by Silks” with soft opening on February 6
Conveniently located just a five-minute walk from Yilan’s Jiaoxi Railway Station, Wellspring by Silks—the first boutique hot spring resort hotel under the Silks Hotel Group—will begin its soft opening during the Lunar New Year holiday on February 6, 2016. Special trial opening rates start at NT$2600+10% per person for the basic double room type, with phone reservations now open.
Freshly baked muffins & single-origin coffee – a specialty coffee shop tucked away in an industrial zone
This coffee shop hidden in Pingzhen Industrial Zone really gave me a "hidden dragons and crouching tigers" vibe. Originally just an in-house café for YuanYou Enterprise, it started opening to the public after everyone praised its quality. Here you can enjoy great coffee and even buy beans and equipment. Nearby office workers are so lucky – and if you need to meet vendors, you can even arrange to meet here.
Burst in your mouth with creamy goodness – discover 7 popular puff shops in Taipei
With their crispy exterior that gives way to a rich filling, the wafting aroma of cream makes these pastries a sweet indulgence many crave. Ettoday ETTODAY Travel heard from puffy pastry fans and rounded up 7 popular puff shops in Taipei – if you haven’t tried them all, don’t say you’ve conquered the puff world yet.
Keelung Maritime Science Museum’s Bataozi Painted Cabin Completed, Showcasing Local Fish Market Culture
The Keelung Ocean Science Museum has collaborated with community colleges for two consecutive years to paint local neighborhoods, and this year, it further engaged local businesses to depict the vibrant atmosphere of selling fresh seafood. The early-days Bataozi fish market has been brought to life on the painted cabin, becoming a local highlight. On the first day of its completion, the cabin attracted tourists who came to take photos.