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Children's Day 4-day holiday: Dine at Cloud Lounge with kids under 6 for free when accompanied by an adult
In response to the upcoming Children's Day, The Landis Taipei is launching the "Cloud Lounge 6th Anniversary Family Fun Event" from April 2nd to April 5th. During the event, every day during breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner hours, one adult dining at Cloud Lounge can bring one child aged 6 or under for free. Meanwhile, seniors aged 60 or above can enjoy a 40% discount on meals (must be accompanied by an adult under 60).
It feels like stepping into an animal paradise！Hsinchu Esso Zoo opens free of charge
Want to celebrate Children’s Day differently? Hsinchu Esso Animal Kingdom will make a lively debut at the Municipal Stadium from April 2 to 10, with all nine days of activities completely free of charge！The Hsinchu City Government has joined hands with the Paper Windmill Theatre Troupe to create nearly 50 giant animals and launch an exciting and vibrant Children’s Day carnival. Additionally, they provide handy guides for various modes of transportation for public reference.
Taipei City Promotes Conversion of Historic Buildings into Homestays; 57 Buildings in Dadaocheng Eligible to Form a Special District
With the number of independent travelers visiting Taiwan reaching new highs and accommodation demand continuously increasing, exploring alleys and experiencing local culture has become a way for visitors to discover Taipei. The historic Dadaocheng district is expected to become a designated homestay area in the Taipei metropolitan region after revisions to the "Homestay Management Regulations," with 57 buildings eligible to apply for homestay operation.
Slide into a time tunnel！Kaohsiung’s 70-meter “longest slide in Taiwan” to open in 2018
Kaohsiung will have a new landmark to visit next year！To help visitors learn about the history of Hamasen, a 70-meter-long “longest slide in Taiwan” will be built, giving riders the sensation of sliding into a time tunnel. It is expected to open on the Shoushan slope in 2018.
A fusion feast for your taste buds: Must-try modern tea restaurants and authentic Macanese home-cooking in Macau
Many people only associate Macau with its dazzling luxury hotels and glitzy casinos, but hidden away in the city’s old districts and narrow alleys are countless delicious treats that no visitor should miss. Beyond the variety of Portuguese cuisine, the homely “Macanese home-cooked dishes” are also a classic part of Macanese food culture, with every household offering its own unique flavors. In addition, Macau’s traditional tea restaurant culture has evolved with the times, blending modern café elements to create refreshing changes in both presentation and taste—now a popular spot for young people to snap photos and share on social media.
Kinmen boasts as many as 74 historic sites. The weathered look of its old buildings comes from having endured "wartime years"
The Kinmen County Cultural Affairs Bureau recently passed the "105th Annual Kinmen Historic Sites Designation and Historical Architecture Registration Review Meeting," adding 12 new historic sites, bringing the total to 74—the highest density in the country and ranking fourth nationwide, after Taipei City, Tainan City, and New Taipei City. The blog "Wild Geese Flying South" describes how these old houses, refined by time, exude a sense of weathering that stems from wartime experiences not seen on Taiwan’s main island.
No. 353 Steam Locomotive Returns to Service – Qishan Station’s Sugar Railway Story Museum Opens on April 2
Kaohsiung’s Qishan Station has a long history, once a key stop on the Taiwan Sugar Corporation’s Qimei Line railway. After suffering partial exterior damage and general aging of the building due to a storm last year (2015), improvements have been planned to address exhibition displays at the station and enhance the surrounding historical landscape. The “Sugar Railway Story Museum” will officially open to the public tomorrow (April 2).
Just a transparent wall away! Paris Aquarium offers suites to sleep alongside sharks
Want an experience like this? Spending the night in the water, with sharks swimming all around you. A French aquarium has launched a unique sleep-with-sharks experience, allowing guests to be surrounded by sharks—with only a thin transparent wall separating them.
Step into a real "Roman Bath" experience—play chess in Budapest's thermal baths!
If you’ve watched the movie *Thermae Romae*, love the intense and quirky atmosphere of bathhouses, or have experienced Japan’s nude hot springs, you can’t miss Budapest’s world-renowned thermal bath scene. It’s a surreal mix of cinematic visuals and fantastical relaxation—some soak while playing chess, reading, or swimming, offering every kind of ambiance imaginable.
Yellow, green, white, red, black—the Zuiyue Lou at Far East Grand Hotel offers colorful five-flavor buns
From now until April 30, the Zuiyue Lou at Shangri-La’s Far East International Hotel is offering a limited edition “Colorful Five-Flavor Steamed Buns” (480 TWD for 5 pieces), with an option to choose a 3-piece set of a single flavor. The five differently colored buns are made by incorporating ingredients such as pumpkin, spinach, carrots, dried mustard greens, and squid into the dough.
Tasty Finds at Nantun Market in Taichung: Medicinal Pig’s Trotters with Fragrant Sesame Oil Rice
Feeling refreshed after a hot spring soak, I headed down the mountain at noon and stopped by this pig’s trotter vermicelli spot near Nantun Market. I also picked up some sesame oil rice from Zifeng Delicacies in the market to take home. As someone who loves pig’s trotters—whether braised, stewed, roasted, or fried—I’ve known about this place for quite a while.
Taipei’s Tiancheng Hotel Launches “Bountiful California Feast” – Weekday Dinners Up to 45% Off
The Lily Café at Taipei’s Tiancheng Hotel has introduced the “Bountiful California Feast” dining event, featuring dishes such as a Kenyan-style lamb burger, classic California beef burger, Dominguez Bay fried oysters, and grilled New York strip steak. Prices range from NT$580 to NT$1,180 (plus 10% service charge). On weekdays—Monday through Thursday evenings—all menu items are available at a flat rate of NT$639 plus 10%, allowing you to choose any dish from the Bountiful California Feast, including the NT$1,180-plus-10% grilled New York strip steak. That’s effectively a 5.5% discount.
Water levels too low in dry season ! Water dance show at Lantan Reservoir in Chiayi suspended starting today
The Chiayi City Government announced today (1st) that due to the onset of the dry season, the water dance performance, originally scheduled to be suspended on April 6, will be halted earlier starting April 1, 2016, as the water level at Lantan Reservoir has suddenly dropped below the critical low-water mark.
Taipei/Kaohsiung–Busan one-way from NT$1,100 Spend your summer vacation in Haeundae from July
From 10:00 on April 5 to 15:00 on April 11, Air Busan is offering an early bird promotion for flights from Kaohsiung/Taipei to Busan, with one-way fares starting from NT$1,100.
A 7-year-old buys 20 Shanghai Disneyland tickets to invite the whole class for a fun day out
Shanghai Disneyland tickets recently went on sale, and a 7-year-old boy secretly memorized his parents’ ID details, used his New Year’s money to book 20 tickets, and said he wanted to take the whole class. After a photo of the ticket order was posted online by his father, netizens commented, “Little tycoon, be my friend!”
Kurazushi Linkou Mitsui Outlet Store to Begin Soft Launch on April 1, Officially Open on April 12
The Kurazushi Linkou Mitsui Outlet Store is finally here to meet everyone!\nStarting April 1, it will begin a soft launch, with the official opening expected on April 12. From now until April 30, diners who \"like + check in + upload a photo of their meal and share their thoughts\" on the official Facebook page can show the post at checkout to enjoy a 10% discount.\nAlongside the soft launch, the Kurazushi Linkou Mitsui Outlet Store will also begin accepting reservations via its app.
“Relay” operation underway: Nagasaki Shinkansen in Japan to open in 2022
Just after the Hokkaido Shinkansen began operations, the Japanese government has announced that the “Nagasaki Shinkansen,” connecting Hakata to Nagasaki, will open in 2022. Once operational, it is expected to take just 1 hour and 26 minutes to travel from Hakata to Nagasaki.
Tainan’s Stunning “Sishacao” Camping Area — Canoeing Available Too!
The radiant lives in the campsite are like those individual canoes, each journeying gloriously on its own. Future camping trips will be like the dreamy lakeside greenery and vibrant, dancing lights. It turns out that the smiles under the tents in our camping dreams — you and I can have them, again and again, always.
Essential Kyoto Living Knowledge: Memorize All Major Bus Routes!
Assuming you’ve already embraced Kyoto’s cycling culture, the next step is to memorize the bus routes. Kyoto has many narrow alleyways and limited parking, so driving isn’t recommended.
Jumping from 10 meters high and even doing a handstand upside down? Experience the "human flying trapeze" and forget your worries in an instant
Bungee jumping, skydiving, rock climbing... These thrilling outdoor activities hold immense appeal and excitement for those who love to challenge themselves. Now, thrill-seeking travelers visiting Manila can also embark on a "human flying trapeze" adventure, enjoying the extreme fun of swinging at a height of 32 feet (approximately 10 meters).