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Buffet fever hits Taiwan: TKK Buffet goes all-you-can-eat with unlimited fried chicken
Tired of endless hot pot and BBQ? TKK Buffet not only offers budget-friendly prices but also a wide variety of dishes. Almost all the meals from TKK are available here, including fried chicken, sweet potato fries, GuaGua buns, Tiantian buns, plus stir-fried dishes and desserts—you won’t run out of things to eat, just the appetite to try them all!
Set off to Shodoshima by ferry & enjoy the Seto Inland Sea in 360 degrees
The only way to reach Shodoshima is by taking a ferry. The production team departed directly from the SS Hotel and took a minibus to Takamatsu Port, which takes about 30 minutes. There are approximately 15 round-trip ferry services daily between Takamatsu Port and Toshima Port on Shodoshima, with each crossing taking around 60 minutes. Unlike the small ferries you take between Tamsui and Bali where passengers have to get off and walk into the cabin, this is a giant ferry that allows vehicles to be driven directly onto the ship.
At least 10 dead in Istanbul tourist site explosion; tourism authorities urgently checking if any Taiwanese are affected
A bombing incident has occurred at the famous historical tourist site Sultanahmet Square in Istanbul, Turkey, leaving at least 10 dead and 15 injured. Foreign media have also reported that the scene was littered with dismembered body parts, and footage of the explosion has been widely circulated, which is extremely shocking.
Ever tried it? The lightbulb bubble tea — only 80 cups per day and no reservations means no drink
Milk teas with cute themes aren’t new, but Yilan has just launched a “lightbulb bubble tea”! Upon closer look, the inside of the bulb has no filament—instead, it’s filled with chewy tapioca pearls. Its eye-catching design has drawn crowds eager to try it. But there are only 80 portions of the lightbulb bubble tea per day, and you can’t get it without making a phone reservation in advance!
Kinugawa Onsen Festival in Nikko & Free Hot Springs at 11 Hotels
To welcome international tourists, the city of Nikko in northwestern Tochigi Prefecture, Japan, will hold the “Kinugawa Onsen Festival” from February 6 to February 29, 2016. Participating hotels will offer special New Year cuisine and free hot spring bathing services, and guests staying overnight will also receive special gifts.
Redefine Your Taste Buds – The Regent Taipei Unveils Italian-Inspired Chinese New Year Cuisine
Following Chef Ragni Matteo’s guest appearance at The Regent Taipei for the Christmas and New Year’s Eve feast, the hotel continues its international culinary collaboration in early 2016 by inviting Executive Chef Antonello De Murtas from RELAIS SANT’UFFIZIO in Italy. He presents the “Italian-Inspired Chinese New Year Gastronomic Feast,” blending authentic Italian cooking techniques with locally sourced Taiwanese ingredients to interpret classic Chinese New Year flavors through an Italian lens.
The Guardian of Houlong A 30-meter-tall "Mazu" statue stands at Qinghai Temple
If you walk through the Houlong Cape Scenic Area in Miaoli and look into the distance, you’ll spot a towering figure — a 32-meter-tall stone statue of the "Great Mazu." After 20 years of development, it was finally completed on the 40th anniversary of the Mazu golden statue’s arrival at Qingmei Temple in Taiwan, becoming a symbol of national and public protection.
Spring Festival holiday in Yilan? Super time-saving with these 7 cruise-style chartered routes that let you explore it all!
Worried about traffic jams ruining your Spring Festival holiday trip to Yilan? To alleviate congestion on National Freeway No. 5 and in the Yilan area, the Directorate General of Highways has launched 7 cruise-style bus routes that cover all the popular attractions in Yilan. The services run from the first or second day of the Lunar New Year to the seventh, with presale tickets available starting the 12th.
Nightclub-style Korean BBQ！Unlimited supply of non-toxic lettuce, perfect with grilled pork belly
Whenever a certain restaurant becomes a hit in Taiwan, similar ones start popping up one after another. After the Japanese ramen craze, 2015 saw a major Korean BBQ boom.
Three strawberries hidden inside this winter-exclusive heartwarming red bean pastry — only 50 made daily
You’ve probably tried red bean pastries with cream cheese, cheese, or preserved radish flavors, but you’ve definitely never had one with custard cream and strawberry filling. This unique treat is only available in winter and can’t be found in summer. Freshly baked, the winter-exclusive custard cream strawberry red bean pastry has a crispy crust — just one bite and the rich custard cream bursts out inside.
Mitsui Linkou OUTLET Design Concept · Opens January 27 with an “On-the-Water Restaurant”
Mitsui OUTLET “MITSUI OUTLET PARK” has announced its opening on January 27, featuring a wide range of major global brands. With 220 brands in total, including 16 restaurants and food outlets that will open their first stores in Taiwan, this is a first for the brand in the country. Mitsui OUTLET has released the interior design plans of the shopping center, which will feature semi-open spaces and an on-the-water restaurant. Located just a 5-minute walk from the Linkou Metro Station set to open in June, it offers extremely convenient transportation.
2015 World's 60 Safest Airlines: EVA Air and China Airlines Both Make the List
Germany’s aviation safety data center JACDEC (Jet Airliner Crash Data Evaluation Centre) published the 2015 list of the world’s 60 safest airlines on its website. Taiwan’s EVA Air moved up two spots from last year to rank third globally with outstanding performance. China Airlines also secured the 59th spot, joining the ranks of the top safest airlines in the world.
Top 30 most checked-in restaurants in Hong Kong in 2015: Lin Heung Tea House and Sing Heung Yuen make the list
It’s not just in Taiwan—people in many other countries also make it a point to check in on Facebook wherever they go or whichever restaurant they dine at. Looking back at 2015, which restaurants in Hong Kong were the most checked-in? The food website Nichi compiled a list of the 30 most checked-in restaurants in Hong Kong for 2015, including the three-Michelin-starred L'Atelier de Jo
You Can Eat Your Fill for Under a Thousand – A Collection of Eight Affordable Buffet Restaurants
The buffet restaurant Caihui at Grand Mayfull Hotel recently began soft operations along with the hotel itself, with lunch priced at NT$1,500 and dinner at NT$2,000, making it currently one of the most expensive all-you-can-eat restaurants in Taiwan. Just days after Caihui’s soft opening, the first branch of Chao Fang – a Hong Kong-style dim sum and Chinese cuisine buffet from Kaohsiung that moved north – opened at Breeze Nanjing, offering over a hundred dishes for less than NT$500 and quickly gaining immense popularity. ETtoday, a news outlet under Eastern Broadcasting Co., has compiled a list of seven all-you-can-eat restaurants where dinner prices on weekdays are under a thousand NT dollars for your reference.
Aerial footage of Chiayi’s “High Heel Church” revealed — stunning with 320 pieces of glass
The newly built large-scale art installation “Glass High Heel Church” in Budai, Chiayi has recently become very popular, with its main structure recently completed. From the outside, it looks like a crystal-clear giant high heel, which is quite eye-catching. Recently, the Chiayi County Government also released an aerial video of the High Heel Church, showing the church’s majestic presence even more prominently when viewed from above.
Saatchi Gallery in London Hosts Its First All-Female Artists Exhibition
Saatchi Gallery, a renowned London gallery primarily focused on modern art, is set to showcase an exhibition featuring predominantly female artists — something highly anticipated indeed！
So cold huh? Taipei’s Shin Yeh’s Park Lane offers lamb hot pot, ginger duck, and chicken stew
As winter sets in, it’s the perfect time for nourishing food again. From now until January 31, Taipei’s Shin Yeh Hotel’s Park Lane Western Restaurant is launching a winter hot pot feast and medicated cuisine-themed dishes. In addition to the nation's favorite health-boosting hot pot items such as “Clear-Braised Lamb Hot Pot,” “Ginger Duck,” and “Polygonum Multiflorum & Ginseng Chicken Stew,” they will be served in rotation to warm your taste buds.
Kamakura’s must-visit spot: Enoshima Island – one of the “Jewels of Shonan” among the Kanto region’s top three illuminated landmarks
Among Tokyo’s nearby sightseeing spots, Kamakura is the most popular among travelers. The city boasts famous historical sites such as Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine and the Great Buddha of Kamakura, as well as the “Slam Dunk Crossing” that drives anime fans wild. Every May and June during the wisteria season, it attracts hordes of visitors on pilgrimage... But among Kamakura’s many attractions, Enoshima is considered the city’s landmark and symbol.
Ice cream and pudding paired with 150-year-old "Yamanoi Soy Sauce" – surprisingly with a caramel aroma
Yamanoi Soy Sauce is located on Shodoshima Island, where its product is a renowned local specialty with a history of 150 years. It has been registered as a tangible cultural heritage by Japan's Agency for Cultural Affairs and is currently managed by the fifth-generation owner, Mr. Yasuo Yamamoto.
Men’s Kitchen Classic Home-Style Dishes – The Super Flavorful Hakka Dish “Preserved Vegetable Pork Belly”
When talking about Hakka cuisine, how can we not mention the most iconic dish – Preserved Vegetable Pork Belly? The Hakka people in Miaoli, Taiwan, are well-known for their pickled foods, and preserved mustard greens are one of them. Today, let’s use preserved mustard greens to introduce you to a classic Hakka dish: Preserved Vegetable Pork Belly.