Travel
New highlight for Yilan tourism: Stroll along the Changpi Lake lakeside trail and enjoy breathtaking lake views
Another new highlight for Yilan tourism has emerged with the official opening of the Changpi Lake Lakeside Trail on June 2. The Sanchong Township Office invested NT$9 million to create a brand-new ecological lakeside landscape corridor, allowing visitors to walk through and take in the stunning beauty of Changpi Lake. The park is free of charge and attracts a steady stream of visitors on holidays, making it an important tourist attraction in Yilan County and a hidden garden for locals to relax and exercise in the mornings and evenings.
Tigerair Taiwan’s All-Routes Promotion – Fly to 17 Cities Starting from Just NT$699
Tigerair Taiwan will launch another payday promotion on its official website tomorrow (June 3), featuring all 17 of its routes, with one-way untaxed fares starting as low as NT$699. The promotional travel period runs from August 1, 2016, to October 29, 2016, covering the peak summer holiday season.
Fly to Japan for summer Taipei–Osaka, Okinawa one-way from NT$878
Vanilla Air will launch a promotional fare from Taipei to Okinawa and Osaka from June 3 to June 6, with one-way tickets starting at NT$878.
Enjoy panoramic views of the Buddha Memorial Center Kaohsiung’s County Road 29 Scenic Bridge Opens Today
A bicycle and pedestrian scenic skybridge crossing County Road 29 next to the Buddha Memorial Center was officially opened today (the 2nd). Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chu stated that the scenic bridge connects the Buddha Memorial Center with the low-water revetment parking lot, helping to alleviate the dangerous mixing of pedestrians and vehicle traffic. This greatly benefits local traffic safety and overall community development.
Thunderstorm disrupts Taoyuan Airport operations: China Airlines flights after 6 PM moved to Terminal 1
Affected by heavy rain, over 200 flights at Taoyuan Airport have been canceled or delayed. The underground passageways connecting to the outside of Taoyuan Airport are also impassable due to flooding. Due to the storm’s impact on the airport, nearly 20 China Airlines flights have been delayed, and will await takeoff or landing in coordination with airport operations.
Finally, it's here—the Gudetama-themed restaurant is coming to Taipei’s East District!
The theme restaurant craze was sparked in 2015 by the Secret Garden Café & Light Meals featuring the ugly-cute characters, followed by the openings of the Snoopy Café, Miffy, Kumamon Café, and the Hello Kitty Hot Pot Shop. In 2016, after the Pompompurin Restaurant opened, the super-popular Sanrio character Gudetama is set to make its debut with the “Gudetama Chef – Gudetama Five-Star Chef Restaurant” in Taipei’s East District. Sanrio has also exclusively designed a “Five-Star Chef – Gudetama” character for the restaurant. The opening date of the Gudetama-themed restaurant has not yet been confirmed, but the location will be in the alley at No. 236, Section 1, Dunhua South Road.
Wearing military uniforms, playing paintball, and cruising around on electric scooters — here’s how you can enjoy a 2-day, 1-night trip to Kinmen!
The Kinmen County Government, Uni Air, and EasyCard International Travel Agency have jointly launched the “Low-Carbon Light Travel – Discover the Joy of Kinmen” independent travel campaign, encouraging visitors to explore Kinmen at a leisurely pace by bicycle or electric scooter. The package also includes a paintball experience, allowing tourists to don cool military uniforms and enjoy shooting games amidst Kinmen’s rich military heritage, creating unforgettable memories.
I just want to eat ramen!! A lazy guide to Japanese ramen shops around Taipei City Hall
Xinyi District in Taipei City has many department stores, plus the Vieshow Cinemas, making it a popular spot for weekend shopping and movie-going. Thanks to the crowds, it’s also an area where many restaurants set up shop. When it comes to Japanese ramen, there are as many as 11 options, including Hokkaido’s Bai Guang Xuan and Ippudo Ramen, as well as well-known Japanese chains like Kagetsu Arashi and Ippudo. In addition, near the exit of Taipei City Hall MRT Station, there’s also a long-standing ramen shop with 16 years of history—Rose Garden Annex.
How was your trip to Tokyo? Japanese driver writes handwritten Chinese note to greet Taiwanese passengers
Japan’s thoughtful and attentive service in the little details is often considered the warmest surprise during a trip. A female netizen recently shared her experience on a business trip to Tokyo when she booked a ride with a local car rental service to Narita Airport. The driver not only prepared Starbucks coffee and snacks in the car ahead of time, but also attached a handwritten Chinese greeting note. Upon arriving at the airport, he even gave the netizen a small gift — an omamori he had purchased himself. His heartwarming gestures made her exclaim how thoughtful he was.
A haven for traditional delicacies: The six must-try foods at Nanjichang Night Market
Whenever night markets are mentioned, many people immediately think of Raohe Night Market, Ningxia Night Market, or Linjiang Night Market. But in fact, Nanjichang Night Market, located on Section 2 of Zhonghua Road, is also one that should not be overlooked. ETtoday EBC News Cloud has specially compiled a list of the top six popular foods at Nanjichang Night Market—don’t forget to try them on your next visit.
Travel to Korea in September to eat crab Taiwan–Busan with 20kg luggage for NT$1,100
Starting at 10:00 AM on June 7, 2016, Air Busan will launch early-bird promotional fares for September, with one-way tickets from Taipei/Kaohsiung to Busan starting at just NT$1,100, including in-flight meals and 20kg of free checked baggage.
A rival to Blue Bottle? California’s trendiest Verve Cafe opens in Tokyo’s Shinjuku
American Blue Bottle Coffee is hugely popular in Tokyo, and now another California-based coffee chain, Verve Coffee Roasters, is joining the battle of the chains. Its first-floor location near Shinjuku South Exit boasts a refreshing resort-style vibe — in simpler terms, it’s infused with that laid-back, slightly rocky, free-spirited Californian feel that makes you want to run straight to the beach.
One sells every 2 seconds！Hokkaido’s BAKE CHEESE TART goes on sale 6/15
No need to go abroad anymore！The Japanese cheese tart brand “BAKE CHEESE TART,” which originates from Hokkaido, Japan, once sold 20 million units in a single year and moved one tart in under 2 seconds, will officially launch in Taiwan on June 15. Its first store in Taiwan will be located on the 1st floor of Hall 3, Shin Kong Mitsukoshi Taipei Nanshi Store, where locals can enjoy freshly baked BAKE CHEESE TARTs without leaving Taiwan.
Power at Taoyuan Airport’s Terminal 2 restored to 80% but still no air conditioning Netizens: Don’t wear too much or you’ll roast on your flight
Taoyuan Airport was affected by heavy rain on the 2nd, with flooding both inside and outside the terminals, which also caused issues with the high-voltage electrical panel in Terminal 2. The airport authority stated that power has currently been restored to 80%, but some air conditioning systems and electric boarding ramps are still without electricity. Netizens have also reminded that the terminal’s indoor temperature has reached around 30 degrees Celsius, and if you’re flying from Terminal 2, don’t wear too much or you’ll overheat.
Summer vacation is actually cheaper than usual – Japanese tour prices drop up to NT$8,000
Attention to those planning to travel abroad this summer vacation. According to the latest June–September travel price reference information released by the Travel Quality Assurance Association of the Republic of China, not only have summer vacation trips to Japan not increased in price, but they are even cheaper than those in April–June. Prices are also NT$2,000–5,000 lower than the same period last year. Industry insiders are exclaiming: Japan has never been this affordable – now is the perfect time to go!
The world’s most stylish Vogue Café to open in London this summer
If you’re a fashion enthusiast, here’s some very exciting news: the internationally renowned magazine Vogue will be opening a café in London’s Westfield shopping mall this summer, from June 27 to September 25, as part of the centennial celebration for the iconic magazine brand.
Toast Box enters Shin Kong Mitsukoshi Xin Yi branch; muscular toast promotion event featuring "abs" models creates buzz
The Singaporean restaurant brand TOAST BOX has set up its first Taiwan flagship store in the prime food zone of Shin Kong Mitsukoshi Xin Yi Plaza. During the trial operation period, it launched an eye-catching “Abs-Crunching Muscle Toast” flash mob event featuring muscular male models. This fun “TOAST BOX Abs-Crunching Muscle Toast” promotion aims to build anticipation for the official grand opening of the flagship store on June 25.
Illegal operators sneak in guests for overnight stays at Jioming Lake (Jiāmíng Hú)! Day-trip permits to Jioming Lake in July will now require advance reservations.
The Taitung Forest District Office stated that recently they have frequently received complaints from the public about operators who attract hikers with seemingly complete package tours. After payment, these operators often delay providing detailed itineraries under various pretexts, leaving hikers unable to obtain clear trip details until the day of entry. As a result, they only realize upon arrival that no mountain hut accommodations have been booked, forcing them to enter the hiking trail as a one-day round-trip visitor and then illegally sneak into the mountain huts.
Find yourself in the stars!
A curated map of 15 top stargazing spots for a Taiwan “Stargazing Road Trip”