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Firefly Season at Xitou Monster Village — Catch the Glow After the Show
As firefly-watching season kicks off across Taiwan, Xitou Monster Village, nestled amidst lush mountains, is naturally joining in. This year’s firefly event is even more creative: first, enjoy the educational and entertaining Firefly Theater show "A Shining Life," then head out on a “field internship” into the nearby mountains to a firefly habitat close to Xitou, where you can admire a sparkling sea of glowing green lights up close.
Another check-in spot for girls: Enjoy a three-tier English afternoon tea at this rustic-chic restaurant in Taoyuan
Don’t assume you can only enjoy a three-tier English afternoon tea (High Tea) at luxury hotels. Even outside major foodie districts, you can savor authentic British flavors right here in Zhongli, Taoyuan. Shop owner Lilia, who studied in the U.S. and the U.K. at age 17, brought back European elements to Taiwan out of nostalgia for her life overseas. From the shop’s decor to its menu, you can feel a strong British countryside vibe.
The Emirates A380 is here！ The world’s largest passenger aircraft now flies daily between Taipei and Dubai
Starting today (May 1), Emirates has officially upgraded its Taipei–Dubai route from the previous 777-300ER model to the world’s largest passenger aircraft — the A380-800. This makes it the first airline in Taiwan to operate regular scheduled flights using the A380.
The Windmill Festival at Cingjing Farm Kicks Off: Tens of Thousands of Rainbow Windmills Transform the Mountains into Macaron Colors
The coolest summer event at Cingjing Farm every year — the Cingjing Summer Rainbow Windmill Festival — has officially started at the Little Switzerland Garden from today onwards. This year, the organizers have used 15,000 rainbow windmills to create themed areas such as a yellow windmill flower sea, a spinning macaron lakeside pathway, and a windmill maze. The vibrant, colorful windmills have painted the green mountains and forests of Cingjing Farm in vivid macaron hues, bringing an early taste of summer to visitors.
Turning the ordinary into the extraordinary: an abandoned lot in Tianwei transformed into a new community highlight
The Renli Community Development Association in Tianwei Township, Changhua County, planted 1,300 seedlings of podocarpus, ixora, and epidendrum on an empty lot next to the historic building "Shuncheng Store" within the community, creating a community landscape park that extends the famous Tianwei Highway Garden and has become a new highlight of the area.
Jeju Air Launches Taipei–Seoul Route with Song Joong-ki Livery Plane Coming to Taiwan
The low-cost carrier Jeju Air, which has Song Joong-ki as its brand ambassador, officially launched its Taipei–Seoul route today (May 1), operating seven flights per week. This marks its second destination in Taiwan after the existing Taipei–Busan route. Jeju Air also revealed that Taiwanese passengers will have the chance to fly on the “Song Joong-ki livery plane.”
Newly opened stylish Japanese-style café in Taichung features herbal tea and mixed berry tarts
"Komorebi Space．Komori" is a simple and refreshing Japanese-style café that’s still in its trial operation phase, so not many people know about it yet. That day, my daughter and I had the place all to ourselves... XD We really loved the environment—it was clean and uncluttered, without any overly flashy decor, but you could spot little touches of creativity from the owners in many corners of the shop...
Hundreds of jacaranda trees in bloom in Kaohsiung – Light purple bells welcome early summer in southern Taiwan
A succession of blooming flowers has painted Kaohsiung’s spring and summer with vibrant hues. As May arrives, the jacaranda trees in Kaohsiung’s Riverside Brisbane Park have come into full bloom. Their delicate, pendulous blossoms sway in the breeze, heralding the arrival of early summer in southern Taiwan.
Which one do you love the most? The epic battle of Tainan’s 8 popular fruit shaved ice shops
In Tainan, fruit shaved ice is also a highly contested category, with each shop having its own loyal fans. Which one do you go to? ETtoday EBC News Cloud has compiled a list of 8 wildly popular fruit shaved ice shops for everyone—see if your favorite made the cut!
Enjoy 8 different types of rice cakes at this newly opened Korean hot pot buffet in Taipei!
In recent years, following the Japanese trend, Korean culture has made a massive influx. One after another, well-known Korean restaurant groups have been introduced to Taiwan. Most receive extensive media coverage before opening, but some are incredibly low-key—so low-key that no one even notices when they open... Take this place, "Liang Can" (Two Meals), for example. Interestingly, before our meet-up, I had no idea what kind of place it was, let alone that it actually has quite a reputation in Korea, reportedly visited by many celebrities.
Fireflies at Miaoli Campsite Create a Beautiful "Little Galaxy"
As firefly-viewing season arrives across Taiwan, a photographer recently captured the flowing trails of fireflies around "Not Far Villa" in Miaoli. Through long-exposure photography, the dancing fireflies formed glowing lines that looked especially stunning against the night sky.
A sea villa for just 4,000 yuan? The world’s best value resorts are right here
Travel website Price of Travel compiled a list of the world’s 24 most affordable overwater villa resorts in 2016, with Malaysia’s Golden Palm Tree Villas & Spa taking the top spot, costing about 4,000–4,500 yuan per night. Additionally, Malaysia’s Datai Langkawi and Langkawi Success Beach Resort ranked 4th and 7th, respectively.
Hidden Heart Lake Secret Spot in the Mountains & 5 Ultra-Romantic “Heart” Landscapes Across Taiwan
Abroad, many “heart”-shaped landforms formed by natural geography have become romantic sanctuaries and popular tourist spots. But there’s no need to envy other countries—Taiwan also boasts multiple “heart” landscapes, some of which are even closely tied to local culture and ecology. Below is a list of 5 heart-shaped scenic spots across Taiwan. Bring your loved one to admire the views and go for a stroll—it’s an extra special kind of romance.
Come here to check in and show off your treat – we’ve handpicked 6 of Taiwan’s most popular Instagrammable ice cream shops!
As the weather gradually warms up recently, you can feel that spring is just around the corner. But with rising temperatures, there’s one must-have treat you shouldn’t forget — refreshing ice desserts. However, these days, not only the taste matters, but the appearance of the ice has become increasingly important to people.
Pollution-free paradise！The legendary Swiss Blue Lake has an open ending “with no standard answer”
The remote Swiss “Blue Lake” (Blausee), regulated and protected by the local government, is an entirely pollution-free environment. The lake water emits an incredibly clear blue glow, as flawless as a pure maiden, leaving visitors in awe. Behind the Blue Lake lie many poignant legends, yet none have a fixed ending, reflecting the unique local educational philosophy that “there are no standard answers”—interpretations vary from person to person, leaving the stories open to more imagination.
Tigerair Taiwan offers promotions on 16 routes — summer travel abroad starts from just NT$699
Tigerair Taiwan promotions are here again! Along with the new Taoyuan–Sendai route launching on June 29, and in line with the upcoming monthly payday, Tigerair Taiwan has launched a promotion starting at 10:00 AM on the 3rd on 16 of its routes, with international trips starting as low as NT$699!
Exchange your poker winnings for food at this Texas Hold'em themed restaurant!
I recently found out that there’s a Texas Hold'em themed restaurant in Taichung. I was expecting a club-like vibe, but it turned out to be a bright, American sports-style eatery. The modern, stylish decor really caught my eye. Right around then, I got an invite from them, so I came to check out 【RAISE Gaming Theme Restaurant】 and see what it’s all about!
Don’t miss out: Maokong Gondola to suspend service for 23 days starting May 9
To facilitate annual maintenance work, Taipei’s Maokong Gondola system will be temporarily suspended from May 9 to 31. The Maokong Station visitor center will also be closed during this period.
The healing power strikes again！RuuMu Coffee lands in Thailand
Travelers who love Nordic-style cartoons can now find RuuMu Coffee Up not only in Japan and Hong Kong but also in Thailand.
Celebrate A380 flights to Taiwan every day – Emirates Europe tickets start from NT$11,380
Starting May 1, Emirates officially replaced the Boeing 777-300ER with the A380-800 aircraft on the Taipei–Dubai route, becoming the first airline in Taiwan to operate regular flights with the A380. Emirates also announced that it will launch promotional fares as low as NT$11,380 for Taipei–Europe routes, along with other themed promotions.