Changhua’s Wanggong “sea fireflies” are being promoted alongside the local Mazu temple to boost tourism. These underwater creatures emit a green glow when gently stirred in the water and have been named “Fuhai Mazu·Yingluo Radiance” with the blessing of the local Fuhai Temple Mazu, adding a touch of local culture to this romantic luminescence.
We’ve handpicked 10 tasty treats we’ve personally tried and loved at Garden Night Market to share with you — think sausage wrapped in intestine, black tea stinky tofu, wooden cabinet braised snacks, Brother A-San’s oyster omelet, Second Senior’s braised snacks, crispy fried squid, and ma|焓迨宓龋?all super delicious choices. The others aren’t bad either, but since I haven’t tried most of them, I don’t feel comfortable recommending them. I’ll keep adding more when I get the chance, so stay tuned to Up!
Chair Café is a café that shares space with a design studio. The air isn't just filled with the aroma of coffee but also countless design books and quirky design items.
To celebrate the sixth anniversary of The Peninsula Hotels, Yunxuan is introducing for the first time the “Prince Lobster” from Canada’s Prince Edward Island, which can only be caught in June. Available during Yunxuan’s afternoon tea hours from June 13 to July 3, enjoy two Prince lobsters along with a variety of buffet dishes for just NT$1,580 + 10% (originally NT$2,580 + 10%, equivalent to a 60% discount).
As summer approaches, Japan Starbucks has once again introduced a limited-time Frappuccino flavor, this time emphasizing it as a “drinkable cheesecake.” Available only from today until July 1—just this one month!
Passengers usually dread middle seats the most, as they offer neither the convenience of an aisle for bathroom breaks nor the view of a window. Yet Airbus’s latest A380 cabin design proposes a 3-5-3 layout with 11 seats per row—dubbed “cattle class.” With more middle seats, can you accept it?
It’s not hard to find Boston lobster in Taipei, but a 2-pound lobster is quite rare. Morton’s Steakhouse is launching a one-day-only “Premium Boston Lobster Day” on June 24th, featuring handpicked 2-pound Boston lobsters at an exceptional price of NT$2,188 per serving. Due to limited availability, please make a reservation before June 23rd, as supplies are limited and will be sold out soon.
The Taipei food scene never runs short of new restaurants. Among those newly opened in May are Sarabeth’s, known as the “New York breakfast queen,” the Japanese cuisine restaurant Marubonjin operated by Breeze Group, Shangri-La’s Far Eastern Plaza Taipei’s Moon View Restaurant, Dajiamen Duck Head Dry Pot’s Taipei Dunhua branch expanding from Kaohsiung, Taiwan’s first “ball steak” restaurant “Oh My Stone,” and the French-Asian fusion restaurant Tasteré. Each has its own distinctive style.
Is it unbearably hot? Does cooling off necessarily mean turning on the air conditioner? Why not head out to play in the water instead? Tickets to swimming pools or water parks can cost anywhere from tens to hundreds of dollars—frequent visits might even cost more than your electricity bill. Want to save money while still enjoying the water every day? ETtoday and Eastern Broadcasting Co. have specially compiled a list of 12 “free” splash pads across Taiwan. If you’re worried about being bored on holidays but don’t want to spend money, invite family and friends to cool off together by playing in the water!
Egg waffles are a beloved traditional snack—biting into their golden, crispy crust releases an aroma of eggs that hits you right in the head. This simple pleasure is a small but joyful part of life. Even more exciting, Taiwanese vendors have creatively transformed egg waffles into eye-catching specialty treats. ETtoday EBC News Cloud has compiled a list of Taiwan’s top seven creative egg waffle dishes. Come and pay homage to these culinary wonders!
SpongeBob’s naturally innocent personality is loved by both kids and adults, and his cartoon always brings out laughter—but now he has leapt off the screen and landed on a doughnut. Korea’s Krispy Kreme recently launched a SpongeBob-themed series, featuring his friends Patrick Star and Squidward, all appearing on doughnuts. Their super adorable designs are almost too cute to bite into.
China Airlines stated that Airbus has notified them of an adjustment to the delivery schedule for the A350-900 XWB (Xtra Wide Body), with the first newly ordered A350 aircraft originally scheduled for July now postponed to the end of September. Airbus explained that the delay is due to the cabin assembly progress on the A350 production line not proceeding as originally planned, resulting in the adjusted delivery timeline.
Fans of American-style desserts absolutely can’t miss this new favorite that has taken social media by storm in recent months—the Crazy Shake. The visual impact of these milkshakes is incredibly bold, almost like graffiti on the streets of New York, and you’re probably wondering how they actually taste.
In the peak of summer in Japan, apart from enjoying the lush greenery, it is also the season to admire hydrangeas. At Kyoto’s “Hydrangea Temple,” visitors can not only enjoy tens of thousands of colorful hydrangeas, but it is said that finding a heart-shaped hydrangea can lead to love fulfillment. Visits are open from today until July 10.
“Universe Tower” comes to Lukang Up ! First unveiled at the Taoyuan Taiwan Lantern Festival, the Universe Tower wowed audiences with its unique and dazzling light effects. The Taiwan Glass Museum has brought the Universe Tower back to Lukang. After more than two months of intensive work, it has been reassembled and officially lit up on the 7th. From now until the 12th, five “Universe Tower Light Shows” will be held at the Taiwan Glass Museum from 7 to 9 pm each evening, becoming a new nighttime highlight in Lukang.
When traveling abroad, many tourists love to climb to great heights and take in the city’s day-and-night vibrancy. Japan’s tallest building, “Abeno HARUKAS,” lets visitors ascend 300 meters into the sky and enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view of the stunning heart of the Kansai region. If you’re visiting here for the first time, be sure to check out this guide featuring seven must-see sights compiled just for you.
When poppies are mentioned, people immediately think of "opium," "drugs," and other illegal substances. However, aside from being used to extract opium, poppy seeds can also be used as ingredients in bread and desserts. During my trip to Turkey, I bravely tried "poppy seed yogurt," and it was truly memorable.
Thailand is a culturally vibrant destination, and its relatively low cost of living makes it a top choice for many travelers, especially for university graduation trips—so many students go there it’s almost unbelievable. But when you finally get the chance to travel abroad, it’s only natural to pick up some local specialties. Dailyview’s Online Temperature Gauge has compiled a list of Thailand’s top 10 must-buy souvenirs for everyone. Still not sure what to get? These are not to be missed.
Cities and counties across Taiwan have been setting up public bicycle rental systems. Starting today, Hsinchu City now also has YouBike!The Hsinchu City Government announced that a three-month trial operation of Hsinchu’s YouBike service will begin today, along with a promotion offering the first 30 minutes free.
Traveling abroad, encountering rainy days can sometimes be a nuisance, but it can also lead to unexpected surprises. In the Cappadocia region of Turkey, renowned worldwide for its unique terrain, a thunderstorm occurred around 20:00 local time on June 5, creating a massive double rainbow above Pigeon Valley. This delighted all tourists and locals alike, who eagerly took out their cameras to capture the remarkable sight.