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Recommended by locals and netizens alike: Top 5 nostalgic desserts in Taichung you can't miss
Taichung is home to many sweet treats, but the most popular are undoubtedly famous local specialties like sun cakes and pineapple cakes. In fact, there are still plenty of retro-flavored sweets in the city. ETtoday News Cloud has specially compiled a list of the top 5 must-try nostalgic desserts in Taichung. Don’t forget to give them a try on your next trip to Taichung!
Hong Kong flight tickets are getting more expensive！Airport to charge construction fee starting August—up to an additional HK$760 per person
Starting August 1, Hong Kong International Airport will begin charging an airport construction fee for departing, transiting, and connecting passengers. The fee will range from HK$70 to HK$180 (approximately NT$295 to NT$760) per passenger, depending on the route and cabin class.
Four popular Tokyo attractions under renovation – the iconic “Kaminarimon Gate” is temporarily out of sight!
Taiwanese travelers love visiting Japan, and Tokyo is one of their top city choices. However, recently four popular attractions have either undergone renovation or are temporarily closed. Travelers heading to Tokyo should pay attention to the opening hours of these sites.
Tokyo’s Tsukiji Market to Open Overseas Branch in Hong Kong’s Wan Chai in October
Tokyo’s Tsukiji Market is also opening an overseas branch. According to reports from Hong Kong media, Sanki Group—the largest wholesaler within Tsukiji Market—is set to open “Tsukiji ‘Sankei Seafood Market’” at the Wan Chai Pier in Hong Kong. In addition to providing freshly imported seafood directly from Japan, following the model of Tsukiji Market, it will also feature sushi and freshly caught, grilled seafood sections where visitors can enjoy the freshest and most delicious sea flavors.
Cathay Pacific Taipei–Paris round trip from NT$18,400 Up to 37% off on 38 cities
Cathay Pacific and Dragonair are offering an early bird promotion from now until June 28. Book your flights during the campaign period for travel from September 1 to January 5, 2017, to 38 designated cities, and enjoy up to 37% off even for solo travelers.
The Xiaoliuqiu Marine Volunteers Team has removed the equivalent of "10 elephants" worth of marine debris in 6 years
I first saw the Xiaoliuqiu Marine Volunteers Team in person during early summer when the puttering sound of boat engines came from outside Bai Sha Port. A small vessel slowly approached, carrying over 200 kilograms of trash. This was the sight of the Xiaoliuqiu Marine Volunteers Team—since six years ago, they have carried out 200 dives to clean the sea, removing a total of 30 tons of marine waste. To put it in more relatable terms, that’s about the weight of 10 elephants.
The World’s 50 Best Restaurants: André Chiang’s Singapore Restaurant Makes the List Again
The UK’s Restaurant magazine has released its 2016 list of the World’s 50 Best Restaurants. Spain’s El Celler de Can Roca, which ranked first in 2015, dropped to second place, while Italy’s Osteria Francescana, which was ranked second last year, claimed the top spot. André Chiang, known as the greatest chef of the Indian Ocean, saw his Singapore restaurant Restaurant André ranked 32nd.
