Travel
Tigerair Taiwan promotion: One-way untaxed fares for three Northeast Asia routes at NT$1,299
As the summer travel season approaches, Tigerair Taiwan’s weekly TigerWoW campaign focuses on summer promotions. Tomorrow (1st), a limited-time promotion for selected Northeast Asia routes will be launched, including one-way untaxed fares for Taipei Taoyuan–Nagoya, Taipei Taoyuan–Fukuoka, and Taipei Taoyuan–Tokyo Haneda at NT$1,299; for South Korea, there is also an option of a one-way untaxed fare for Taipei Taoyuan–Daegu at NT$1,188.
Shengbo Hall Station Front Branch also offers an Iberian pork cutlet set meal, with a daily limited supply of fewer than 10 portions.
The Taiwanese tonkatsu market is becoming increasingly competitive. With 11 years of history, Shengbo Hall is actively attracting customers. Its Shin Kong Mitsukoshi Station Front Branch has just completed a full renovation and simultaneously launched a Spanish Iberian black pork set meal, available in limited daily supply (within 10 portions). There are two types of set meals: one is the Iberian black pork cutlet set meal, priced at NT$990, and the other is the Iberian black pork ginger-grilled meat set meal, priced at NT$790.
Continuous holidays are in full swing — Grand Hyatt Taipei launches “Stay 3 Nights, Get the 3rd Night Free”
With the arrival of summer vacation and several consecutive holidays, Grand Hyatt Taipei has introduced a special room promotion. From now until October 7, guests who book any suite and check in for three consecutive nights between June 4 and October 10 can enjoy the third night free. This allows travelers to experience Taipei’s vibrancy on a short 4-day, 3-night getaway.
Budget airline sparks controversy: Netizens accuse Scoot of 'pulling out counters early and arbitrarily canceling flights'
Budget airlines are once again at the center of consumer disputes. A netizen posted an article on PTT titled "Terrible Scoot," detailing how they purchased a Scoot flight ticket but were unable to check in due to the airline pulling out its counters early. As a result, they had to buy a new Tigerair ticket to travel to Osaka, only to have their return flight canceled by Scoot. The post has sparked heated discussions among netizens.
Gongliao Ocean Music Festival pioneers Top 10 Touring Bands; rock seeds bloom everywhere
The "2016 New Taipei City Gongliao International Ocean Music Festival" is set to kick off passionately from July 22 to July 24. A total of 58 bands from 7 countries will deliver spectacular performances, promising an exciting experience. This year also introduces the inaugural "Top 10 Touring Plan," featuring 5 Live House shows across northern, central, southern, and eastern Taiwan, aiming to spread the festival’s rock spirit far and wide.
The Penghu Fireworks Festival is entering its "one-month countdown" – netizens are rallying friends: "Quick, request leave!"
The "Penghu International Marine Fireworks Festival," which began on April 18 this year, has now entered its final month. Of the remaining 11 shows, nine will be put on by Taiwanese fireworks teams. With their professional skills and familiarity with local weather conditions, they are expected to deliver spectacular performances. The other two shows will be handled by teams from Russia on June 16 and China on June 23. Seeing that there aren't many shows left, netizens quickly posted messages urging friends to "request leave ASAP!"
Macao’s New “Cultural Journey” Attraction: Creative and Themed Activities by Nam Van Lake
Following the launch of the eight “Discover Macao by Foot” walking routes last year, the Macao Government Tourism Office has this year planned the “Nam Van ‘Art & Culture Lakeside’ Leisure Journey.” The Nam Van Lakeside is a leisure plaza that combines elements of creativity, relaxation, dining, and performances. It also offers water amusement facilities, specialty dining, cultural and creative products, as well as cultural performances, providing visitors with a diverse range of tourism services and experiences while adding more cultural and leisure elements to Macao’s tourism offerings.
Watch the entire "Giants' Journey" in 48 seconds — Fukuoka's Dazaifu government office turns into a cute model house
One of the most fascinating things about flying is the unique thrill of looking down at the earth from above, as if you've entered the world of Lilliput. ANA recently released a short film themed around Fukuoka, using special filming techniques to make the city's famous landmarks look like miniature toy models — truly magical.
Cycle through breathtaking scenery – Taiwan makes its first debut in the epic "Guam Triathlon"
The physically and mentally demanding "Guam Triathlon Standard Race" will kick off on July 17. This event has been held for over 15 years and includes a 1,500-meter swim, a 40-kilometer bike ride, and a 10-kilometer run — all at the same distances as the Olympic standard triathlon. For the first time this year, a team from Taiwan will be participating, aiming to provide sports enthusiasts with a unique competitive experience through international exchange.
You can enjoy Peking duck in three ways even on your own — Liu Fu Inn’s individual meal set is just 500 NT$.
With over 40 years of history, Liu Fu Inn has recently introduced its Roast Duck in Three Ways at its signature restaurant, Golden Phoenix Hall. However, as a whole duck serves quite a large portion, it’s best enjoyed with a group of friends. Solo diners or couples might find it hard to fully enjoy this dish. To make it possible for smaller groups to savor roast duck, Liu Fu Inn now offers an Abalone & Roast Duck Individual Set. In addition to the Roast Duck in Three Ways, the set includes abalone, scallop braised loofah, shrimp spring rolls, two choices from the dim sum trolley, and unlimited access to the Hong Kong-style dessert bar. The price is just 499 NT$ per person.
Limited to one day only！Taitung’s “Hot Air Balloon Light Show Concert” Comes to Kaohsiung for the First Time
No need to travel all the way to Taitung—residents in Kaohsiung can enjoy the stunning hot air balloon light show concert right in the city center！The “Taiwan International Hot Air Balloon Festival” will make a special appearance in Kaohsiung on June 4, with giant hot air balloons set up at the Kaohsiung Cultural Center, accompanied by beautiful music, allowing locals to immerse themselves in the charm of the hot air balloon light show concert.
The colors are so beautiful, like a painting — 7 must-try gradient drinks in Tainan
The drink craze is still going strong, with more and more unique beverages popping up. Among them, gradient drinks have become one of the most sought-after beverages, resembling edible artworks that are perfect for photos and social media bragging. 《ETtoday Eastday News Cloud》 has handpicked 7 Tainan-based cafes serving gradient drinks — come enjoy this visual feast.
Lunch Showdown: The 8 Hottest Lunch Spots in Taipei’s Top 8 Office Business Districts
What to eat for lunch? It’s a daily dilemma for many office workers, and most often they settle for a nearby restaurant. The food review site OpenRice has specially compiled a list of 8 popular lunch restaurants in Taipei’s 8 major office business districts—spots that are famous and always packed during lunch hours, loved by local professionals.
Hualien Hosts "Wild Hope Primary School" Event: Spy on Penguins Up Close with "Hidden Cameras"
The general public usually perceives penguins as adorable creatures waddling around cutely and clumsily; however, few know about the many challenges and hardships they face in life. On June 18 and 19, the Hualien Forest District Office will hold two sessions of the "Wild Hope Primary School" ecological event at the Cidan National Forest Recreation Area. In addition to screening the Wild Hope Film Festival movie "Penguins: Spy in the Huddle," the event will also feature ecological games and DIY activities.
Sweet Tea transforms into a French mille-feuille specialty store – Buy 1 get 1 free for purchases with check-ins from June 6–10
Michelin three-star chef Yannick Alléno has reimagined Sweet Tea as a French mille-feuille specialty store, drawing inspiration from Eastern and Western elements, geometric patterns, and color aesthetics to create 15 delicious varieties of mille-feuille. To celebrate the new store’s opening, from June 4 to June 10, customers who make a purchase, take a photo, and check in on Facebook or Instagram will enjoy a buy-one-get-one-free offer on French mille-feuille.
Limited-edition GODIVA gashapon machine available only in summer — spend NT$800 and an additional NT$120 to play
This year marks GODIVA’s 90th anniversary. As part of this summer’s interactive campaign “Twist Summer Surprises,” a special gashapon machine is available exclusively at nine designated stores across Taiwan. Spend NT$800 and then an additional NT$120 to exchange for one GODIVA token, which is required to play the gashapon machine. Prizes include ice cream, chocolate soft serve, chocolate frozen drinks, and charms from the 2016 Duette collection.
The disaster is severe... affecting over 30,000 passengers. Taoyuan Airport: hopes flights will return to normal by 00:00 on the 3rd
Regarding the disaster at Taoyuan Airport caused by heavy thunderstorms on June 2, which affected more than 200 flights and over 30,000 passengers. Fei Hongjun, general manager of the airport company, pointed out that this thunderstorm had relatively minor impact on the airside, mainly involving power outages in the terminals and water accumulation in external access roads. He hopes all flights can return to normal by 00:00 on the 3rd.
Why do security checks ask, "Do you have any prohibited items?" The expert's brilliant reply goes viral
Many people are often asked by counter staff at the airport, "Are you carrying any prohibited items?" While some think this is a silly question, professionals say, "Through these seemingly foolish questions, experts can determine whether a passenger is a potential threat."
Outrigger canoes are not photo props ! A conscript creates charts to help more people understand Orchid Island
Orchid Island has recently experienced several controversies. Not long ago, tourists touched or even damaged the “outrigger canoes” — regarded as important cultural assets by locals — just for photos. There were also conflicts between jet skis and the traditional Flying Fish Festival, followed by incidents like the theft of “five-lobed ark clam fossils.” A young man named Qiu Tengying, serving as a conscript on Orchid Island, created eight charts to inform travelers about the current situation and culture there, hoping more people will understand the island’s taboos.
All-you-can-eat Pacific bluefin tuna at Han Lai Harbor, but only for 7 days
Han Lai Harbor Restaurant is launching the "Han Lai Harbor Gratitude Festival ~ Pacific Bluefin Tuna Arrival" from June 2 to June 8, 2016. During the event, all six branches across Taiwan will simultaneously offer Pacific bluefin tuna dishes such as sashimi, grilled nigiri sushi, tempura, soups, and savory pies — upgraded menu items at no extra cost. Wu Ruoning, associate director of Han Lai Cuisine, stated that to ensure all guests can enjoy Pacific bluefin tuna dishes, the restaurant has prepared four times the usual amount of tuna compared to regular tuna.