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Koreans also love “one-pot chicken”! Paired with the signature garlic chili sauce, it’s even more delicious.
This Baekbu-jip One-Pot Chicken near Jonggak Station was recommended by Miao when we planned to see the Cheonggyecheon Lantern Festival. The temperature that day was really low—it was quite cold—but we braved the chilly wind to get to this spot. Baekbu-jip One-Pot Chicken is extremely popular; even though there was a line, everyone was willing to wait.
Shewang Hotel Launches Versatile Birthday Package – Free Rental of Pringo Pocket Printer with Dining
Capitalizing on the current trend of selfies, Taipei Shewang Hotel is offering a "Versatile Birthday" promotion from February 15 to March 31. During this period, guests dining at any of the hotel’s restaurants can enjoy free rental of a Pringo pocket printer. Capture joyful moments easily by taking photos with your smartphone and using the dedicated app.
"Leigonghuo," Hidden in the Huatung Valley, Showcases the Most Beautiful Rice Paddy Scenery
Located in the Huatung Valley, the Dianguang Community is a small village with a population of just 200, nestled between the Central Mountain Range and the Coastal Mountain Range. Legend has it that strange fires appeared at night here, which is why it was formerly known as "Leigonghuo" (Thunder God Fire). The residents mainly grow rice, making it a typical small rural settlement. With its pleasant rice field landscapes, the area offers visitors the chance to breathe the purest air and enjoy the most leisurely of afternoons.
No need to go to Europe for this view—a snowy forest camping trip!
As early as December last year, we had visited Qing Shan. We stayed one night and were deeply impressed by the serene atmosphere of the coffee shop. While sipping coffee under the shade of trees in the afternoon, no matter what time of day it was, it always gave me a unique feeling. So, after that trip, I decided that I must come back again. But I never expected that this time, I would encounter... snowfall!
Cartoon walls and colorful houses make for an Insta-worthy shot—the must-visit fairy-tale "Haji Lane" in Singapore
Though small, Singapore is a melting pot of ethnicities with a rich tapestry of cultures, giving rise to various cultural districts, one of which is the Muslim quarter. In addition to housing Singapore's largest mosque, this area also features many Arabian-style streets and alleys. Among them, the vibrant Haji Lane, known as the "Rainbow Lane," is a lively lane adorned with cartoon murals and rows of colorful houses that consistently captivate travelers' cameras.
How did people in the Song Dynasty greet the New Year? The more unique "chants of greeting" you made, the more respect you showed.
Of course, folk New Year greetings weren’t this complicated. According to Sima Guang’s *Family Rituals*: “Six bows for Winter Solstice and New Year’s Day, four bows for the first and fifteenth of each month.” Children and grandchildren were expected to regularly pay respects to their elders at home—four kowtows on the first and fifteenth of each month, and six kowtows on Winter Solstice and New Year’s Day. When kowtowing, one couldn’t just kowtow without speaking—they also had to “chant greetings.” What is chanting greetings? It’s essentially a polite way of saying hello.
Do you love buying “MIC” as souvenirs? The 4 most beloved Chinese-made products among foreigners
What’s your impression of “Made in China” products? Items with an exotic Eastern flair have always been popular among Western travelers—whether it’s a cheongsam embroidered with intricate patterns or traditional Chinese knick-knacks. One website has compiled a list of the 4 most beloved Chinese-made specialty products that Western travelers like to buy as souvenirs. See if any of them are to your taste?
Taipei’s most popular premium yakiniku flagship store！Four must-order wagyu selections to satisfy all cravings at once
Wisely is well known for loving yakiniku, but isn’t very familiar with the Dazhi-Neihu area, so every time he visits and wants to eat yakiniku, he doesn’t know where would be best; and the long-established “Kanpai Yakiniku” has also set up shop here, opening their ‘Kanpai Original’ flagship store in the beautiful new plaza next to Diafa next to the Jiantai Road MRT station, giving me the chance to indulge and relive their Australian wagyu yakiniku delicacies.
Winter Wonder: "Gem Ice" on Hokkaido’s Otsu Coast Resembles Rings Piled Along the Shore
In the frigid winter of Hokkaido, many spectacular sights are worth observing closely. Near the river mouth of the Kushiro River at Otsu Coast in Tokachi during winter, there is a special kind of “gem ice” that glows like rings under moonlight, and takes on a dazzling yet serene beauty at sunrise and sunset.
Yoshino cherry and Showa cherry to take over — experience a cloud-kissed cherry blossom shower on the North Cross-Island Highway
As the holiday break reaches its midpoint, the cherry blossoms in Taoyuan’s North Cross-Island area are also entering a transitional blooming period. The mountain cherry blossoms at locations such as Dongyue Mountain, Ren’ai Cherry Blossom Garden, and Jiaobanshan are nearing the end of their season, but other varieties like Thousand Island cherry and Yoshino cherry are about to come into bloom. Travelers can plan a cherry blossom viewing trip along the North Cross-Island Highway.
The top-ranked ramen in Japanese hearts is "Michi" — the only Michelin one-star ramen shop, "Tatsuya," only made it to 50th place.
There are so many delicious ramen shops in Japan — which ones should you try? For ramen lovers, in addition to referring to the Michelin-recommended list, you can also check out the top 50 most delicious ramen shops selected by the Japanese food website “Tabelog.” The #1 spot goes to “Michi” (tsukemen), located in Tokyo; #2 is “Wadining Seino” in Wakayama Prefecture; and #3 is “Hitotsubashi” in Tokyo. On the other hand, the only ramen shop in Japan that has ever earned a Michelin one-star, “Tatsuya,” surprisingly ranks only 50th. As for the popular ramen chains in Taiwan such as “Ippudo,” “Ichiran,” and “Mutekiya,” none of them made the list.
Take a big bite and enjoy all the fillings — juicy grilled beef cheeseburger!
Every city is bound to have a pub like this. The moment it opens, it fills with people brimming with different emotions. There are those who come after work, tired in body and spirit, seeking a drink to reward themselves for a day’s hard work. Perhaps there are heartbroken souls at the bar, borrowing a drink from the bartender to drown their sorrows. Groups of friends gather in different corners, laughing merrily and toasting together, or maybe it’s someone’s birthday party, turning the place into a night of wild celebration.
Three rich layers of flavor～Maple Pudding Cheese Cake a must-try for cheese lovers
As the Spring Festival holiday draws to a close, if you’d rather not go out for an outing, why not enjoy an exquisite cake paired with coffee at home for a delightful afternoon tea? Located in Taipei’s Xinyi District, “Mizqi Professional Bakery” is renowned for its cheese desserts, and its classic signature “Maple Pudding Cheese Cake” with its rich, smooth texture has captivated many female customers.
Japanese ramen shop opens at Linkou Mitsui Outlet Park！Rich white broth “tonkotsu ramen”
The food court at Mitsui Outlet Park Linkou is truly amazing, bringing in a lot of Japanese cuisine so you can enjoy authentic flavors without flying to Japan. Actually, I’d seen the shop preparing beforehand, and finally the trial operation has begun.
New Taipei Food Hotspot: 5 Popular Restaurants Near Songshan Cultural and Creative Park
In recent years, the number of exhibitions held at Songshan Cultural and Creative Park has been increasing. Coupled with the opening of Eslite Bookstore in Songshan, more and more people have been visiting the area. Spotting hidden business opportunities, many restaurants have been opening up nearby. In addition to Japanese dessert shop LeTAO and the super popular coffee shop Goodi Coffee, even carbon-grilled toast brand Gao Sanxiao and Kyushu Pancake have now opened their second branches here. It’s believed that even more restaurants will set up shop in the future.
Unbeatable value for money！ Top 6 stunning scenic bus routes for traveling across Taiwan
Have you planned where to go during the winter vacation and Spring Festival holiday? In addition to actively promoting Taiwan’s “Top 10 Scenic Routes,” the Directorate General of Highways has also privately recommended six bus travel routes across Taiwan that offer “breathtaking” scenery. These routes, curated from north to south for their unique appeal, allow travelers to avoid traffic jams while creating unforgettable memories.
A 50-year-old family-run shop passed down through four generations！Taiwanese-style pork congee and deep-fried pork liver under the big banyan tree
On a bright mid-morning, head to the old banyan tree, where Ye’s Pork Congee is one of the stalls in front of the snack mecca, Cisheng Temple Plaza. Sit down and order. In addition to the basic pork congee (NT$20), there’s also deep-fried pork liver (NT$50), deep-fried oysters (NT$50), red-braised pork (NT$50), and deep-fried shrimp (NT$70). You might as well order some water spinach from the neighboring stall.
Celebrate the New Year with a party in an Eastern Taiwan tribal village – the 30-year-old Paiwan Joint Annual Festival
Celebrate a unique and vibrant New Year in an Eastern Taiwan tribal village. On February 12 (the fifth day of the Lunar New Year), the “Paiwan Joint Annual Festival” will be held in Xiabinlang Community. Since its inception in 1989 (the 78th year of the Republic of China), it has been celebrated for nearly thirty years. This year, as Pinaski Tribe marks 100 years since relocating to its current site, it’s especially meaningful that the Nangang Tribe generously allowed this event to be hosted here.
3 Thrilling Slides in Southern Taiwan That Even Adults Can Enjoy
Sliding down slides isn’t just a childhood memory anymore. Since the National Science and Technology Museum in Kaohsiung introduced Asia’s longest “adults-only” slide, followed by the 12-meter-tall “3D spiral slide” at the Kaohsiung Lantern Festival, which requires riders to be over 90 cm tall. In fact, there are three exciting slides in Kaohsiung and Tainan that adults can enjoy—some even exclusive to them. Below are three unique slides in southern Taiwan that grown-ups can experience, perfect for travelers to check out.
The 2016 Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival Kicks Off with a "Childlike Wonder" Theme to Pray for Tainan
The "2016 New Taipei City Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival" commenced on the evening of the 11th. To show support for southern Taiwan, which was severely struck by a powerful earthquake, New Taipei City Deputy Mayor Hou Yu-i, along with attendees, lit sky lanterns together to pray for the disaster victims. They hoped to minimize the damage and help everyone overcome the hardships safely. Everyone was also invited to cheer for Tainan and for Taiwan as a whole.