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Catching the Golden Week holiday rush: Kyushu Shinkansen expected to fully reopen on the 28th
As Japan’s Golden Week approaches, efforts to restore the Kyushu Shinkansen have intensified recently, with the goal of resuming full service between Hakata and Kagoshima by the 28th.
It feels like being in the Milky Way — a Chiayi camping site with a forest of glowing fireflies!
Camping is a one-way road, you once told me with a laugh. This time, we’ve returned to that campsite filled with smiling faces. The light filtering through the trees beside the tent brings back memories of when we talked about our love for camping dreams. What about you? Do you have a beautiful camping dream too? Just look at the starry sky — you loved it once, didn’t you?
The rhododendrons of Hehuan Mountain and Yushan are in full bloom—breathtaking crimson flowers are putting on a stunning show!
As the weather warms up, the alpine flowers of Hehuan Mountain are gradually awakening. Currently, the small Qilai Yushan rhododendrons are the first to blossom, with an estimated peak bloom expected in May and June, transforming the mountainsides into a sea of crimson. In addition to Yushan rhododendrons, you can also admire other high-altitude blooms such as yellow-spotted gentians, Yushan St. John’s wort, alpine roses, and Formosan lilies—absolutely dazzling. Don’t miss your chance to visit Hehuan Mountain for this flower spectacle!
Licking your nose to cure numb feet, holding a rice bowl makes you a beggar? 14 weird Korean facts you’ve never heard of
With the popularity of Korean dramas, more and more people are embracing Korean culture or traveling to Korea. However, many Korean social customs and daily habits differ from those in Taiwan. Without proper understanding, you might unknowingly commit serious social faux pas.
Like an upgraded version of Starbucks, a famous coffee shop from Kaohsiung makes its first debut in Taichung
"Caffaina Taichung Store" is making quite an entrance. Since its establishment in Kaohsiung in 2012, it has continuously opened many branches. When I chatted with Zhuanjiao that day and asked if she had tried Caffaina, her review seemed pretty positive, so I became quite interested...
What does a cocktail Frappuccino taste like? Asia's first "Starbucks that sells alcohol" opens in Tokyo
To serve customers who want to enjoy a drink late at night, Starbucks has recently launched Asia's first alcohol-serving Starbucks, "Starbucks Evening," in Marunouchi, Tokyo. Here, you can even try a cocktail Frappuccino, making it a great spot for those looking to unwind under romantic lighting.
Round-trip flights between Osaka/Tokyo from just ¥7,388 & Win 65 Flight Tickets & Cherry Blossom Bears
From now until May 31, TransAsia Airways is launching its Summer Online Travel Fair, featuring discounted airfares starting from NT$3,088 for popular routes such as Tokyo and Osaka in Japan, Macau, and Shanghai, with additional chances to win flight tickets and limited-edition TransAsia cherry blossom bears among other gifts.
Take your “jarred” cake on the go—super-popular jar cakes sell out within an hour of pre-order!
Desserts hold a unique place in everyone’s heart. As the saying goes, there’s a separate stomach just for sweets—proof of how special desserts are. But after trying so many sweets, have you ever had one sealed inside a jar? The highlight? It’s still cake and fruit inside, not only adorable in appearance but also convenient to take out with you. It’s stirred up a craze for jarred desserts online.
Friends in southern Taiwan, hang tight—Tim Ho Wan is coming to Tainan and Kaohsiung before summer vacation.
Tim Ho Wan officially opened its new branch on the B1 floor of Dayeh Takashimaya in Banqiao, New Taipei City, on April 26. This marks its fifth location across Taiwan. Aside from the Taichung Dayeh Takashimaya branch, the other four are all located in the Greater Taipei area. So when will it expand to the south? Lin Chin-chieh, CEO of Heyi Lifestyle Group, stated that preparations for the new outlets are underway, and Tim Ho Wan could be heading to Tainan and Kaohsiung as early as this summer.
Tax-free for purchases over 5,000 yen or more on Japan trips: 6 big questions about the new duty-free regulations
Japan has expanded its tax-free policy since 2014 to include consumables such as cosmetics and snacks, benefiting many foreign travelers over the past year. With the number of visitors to Japan increasing annually and nearly reaching 20 million in 2015, Japanese authorities have further relaxed the tax-free criteria starting May 2016 to attract more tourists. This article provides the latest information on Japan’s duty-free policies and compiles common tax-free questions.
From military base to civilian life: Exploring the military-civilian city of Fengshan │ Discover the fun in Kaohsiung!
The invisible walls have come down.
Sweet Li Peiyu → Elegant Chen Yuxin? EVA Air swaps flight attendant billboards; timing sparks discussion
Airlines often use flight attendants as their image ambassadors and the stars of their human billboards. Recently, some sharp-eyed passengers have noticed that EVA Air has replaced the faces on many of its flight attendant billboards with new ones. Aside from the differing personal styles of the two main figures, there’s even talk that it’s “to align with the new management team — out with the old, in with the new.”
Mandarin Airlines hiring 30 new ground staff at Songshan Airport with a monthly salary of NT$35,000
Mandarin Airlines will recruit 30 ground staff at Songshan Airport before 24:00 on May 8. They are expected to start work in August with a monthly salary of NT$35,000.
【Editorial】Sydney Light Festival in May – Shine Bright in Sydney
China Airlines has been continuously expanding its direct flight routes to Australia, offering numerous destinations, frequent flights, and flexible multi-city itinerary options, enabling travelers to save time and enjoy convenient trips to Australia. Sydney, Australia’s largest and most popular tourist city, boasts modern architecture that never ceases to amaze, along with cultural and artistic festivals that are equally spectacular. As part of the 2016 must-do list for visiting Sydney, we highlight two highlights: the opera Turandot and the Sydney Light Festival.
The “green fluorescent sea” twinkles romantically!* A complete guide to the most beautiful firefly-watching spots in Northern Taiwan in 2016
From late April to early June each year is the best season for firefly sightings. Would you like to witness the graceful flight of these “fire gold aunts”? Below is a compilation of firefly-watching spots in Northern Taiwan for your reference. Quickly plan an amazing firefly-watching trip and enjoy a romantic night of glowing lights and starry skies with family and friends!
The sales method for Lady M at Regent Taipei has changed ! Pre-sales will start at midnight on April 28 via the official website.
Regent Taipei has collaborated exclusively with Lady M for this cross-border partnership. Originally, the plan was to sell the cakes at the Regent Gift Shop in the first-floor atrium starting on April 28. However, to avoid potential disruption to the sales order caused by large crowds, Regent has adjusted the sales method. The full cakes will now be available for pre-order starting at midnight on April 27 (which is also 0:00 on April 28), via the Regent Taipei official website, with in-store pickup after ordering.
Spring Has Arrived at Taoyuan Airport — Calla Lilies and Phalaenopsis Bloom in Terminal Halls
To welcome travelers from around the world, soothe the fatigue of long journeys, and showcase the beauty of Taiwan’s flowers, Taoyuan International Airport has decorated the arrival halls of Terminals 1 and 2 with hundreds of calla lilies arranged in lush green spaces to mark spring. Travelers and locals alike can now enjoy the stunning scenery of the Zhucao Lake calla lily fields right at the national gateway — no need to visit Yangmingshan.
Only 100 spots per year!“Czech Working Holiday” program now open for applications
Want to go on a working holiday abroad? Now there’s one more country you can
2018 Michelin Guide Hong Kong Macau Released – One of the Five Restaurants That Lost Its Star Is Tim Ho Wan
The Michelin Guide Hong Kong Macau 2018 was released today (11/30). This edition includes a total of 227 restaurants in Hong Kong and 65 in Macau. All three-Michelin-starred restaurants retained their status—there were no downgrades, with eight remaining in total. There are 16 two-star restaurants and 47 one-star restaurants. However, three restaurants dropped from two stars to one star, and five one-star restaurants lost their stars, including Tim Ho Wan North Point, which is well-known among Taiwanese.
Taiwanese Tourists Love Wearing Kimonos in Japan — Yang Zhao: Clumsy Steps Ruin the Scenery
When traveling in Kyoto, Japan, many tourists enjoy renting a traditional Japanese kimono on-site to immerse themselves in cultural experiences and take pleasure in an alternative form of travel. However, in the eyes of writer Yang Zhao, this trend of tourists wearing kimonos lacks any sense of beauty and instead mars the picturesque scenery.