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Just after the Dragon Boat Festival, F&B businesses launch Mid-Autumn gift boxes to gain an early edge
Just after the Dragon Boat Festival ended not long ago, hotels and F&B businesses have rushed to launch Mid-Autumn gift boxes, offering early-bird discounts for pre-orders. Meanwhile, Zhongbao Infinite+ has also collaborated with its sister company, Fuxing Catering, to release a co-branded Ruyi Persimmon gift box, capitalizing on the upcoming demand for Mid-Autumn gifts.
Have the right to refuse passenger photo requests Flight attendant: “Only agree out of fear of complaints”
Many people taking flights like to take photos with friendly flight attendants and post them online. While some flight attendants are happy to take pictures with passengers, travelers should know: “Flight attendants actually have the right to refuse photo requests.”
Loved by both adults and kids – Taiwan’s first drift car racing-themed restaurant opens on July 13
Can you do crazy drifts right in the restaurant? Taiwan’s first racing-themed restaurant based on Crazy Cart, “Crazt Cart Café by T.D.S.”, is set to open on July 13. It lets both adults and children enjoy the thrill of racing while dining. In addition to an indoor race track, the venue also features a massive outdoor racetrack where you can drive straight from inside to outside.
A foodie’s favorite: Dirty Duck Meal seasoned with 14 spices
The famous "Dirty Duck Meal" is a highlight of local cuisine; this well-established eatery, in business for 25 years, takes great time and effort in spice preparation and cooking. Not only does it have a unique name, but its crispy texture and non-greasy flavor have won over both Indonesians and tourists alike.
Cool off in Hualien with golden clam ice cream—and try "clam digging and pants washing"!
You've had clam essence and clam soup—ever tried "clam ice cream"? Located in Shoufeng Township, Hualien, the "Lichuan Fish Farm" is a leisure fishery that combines aquaculture, biotechnology, sustainability, and tourism. Here, you can not only enjoy delicious golden clam cuisine but also experience the fun activity of "clam digging and pants washing"—perfect for cooling off in summer!
Malaysian/Thai/Indonesian cuisines available Asia 49 Asian Cuisine opens on July 28
Following the Cantonese restaurant Moon Gazing Loft, Asia 49 Asian Cuisine & Lounge on the 49th floor of “Mega 50 Dining & Banquet” will also open on July 28. In addition to offering dishes from Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, and other parts of Asia, the pricing is quite unique: choose any 3 dishes for 688 NT$, 5 dishes for 988 NT$, and 7 dishes for 1,288 NT$. Additional single dishes are 250 NT$ each. With an attached lounge, the operating hours are until 11:00 PM on weekdays and until 1:00 AM the next day on holidays.
Freshly squeezed juice for just 29 NT — colorful hand-shaken drinks in Taichung!
In recent years, Taiwanese people have been leaning toward drinks that are 'not too sweet and more natural,' making juice a great choice. This article introduces 【iKiwi Fun Fruit Drinks】, a beverage shop that has been around since 2009 — an established name in the industry. They’ve always focused on juice drinks, known for their vibrant colors, which is why they continue to attract many fans.
182 Revival teddy bears go on location—climb the 430-meter Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge, the world’s longest
182 Revival Airlines flight attendant teddy bears recently donned traditional Tujia ethnic costumes and made a surprise appearance on the Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Glass Bridge, said to be the longest and highest of its kind in the world. This marks the first time the teddy bears have visited cross-strait destinations.
A Japanese-style Castle Hidden in the Mountains: New Taipei City’s “Crown Prince Guesthouse” Reopens
The Crown Prince Guesthouse at New Taipei City’s Gold Ecological Park was severely damaged by Typhoon Soudelor in 2015 and was temporarily closed to the public. After nearly a year of renovation, the park has reopened part of the guesthouse’s outdoor space starting December, along with new informational display boards to help visitors better appreciate this beautiful Japanese-style building.
A delicious and healthy running-themed restaurant that even lists calories clearly on the menu (now closed)
Located in the highly competitive East District, this restaurant doesn’t have flashy or excessive decor. Rest & Run quietly sits in an alleyway—it’s a running-themed eatery. Collaborating with a nutrition professor from Chang Gung University and a marathoner from the London Olympics, the restaurant has developed various meal plans that combine both taste and health. The calorie count of each dish is clearly listed on the menu. Additionally, the restaurant offers shower and locker facilities for runners, allowing them to freshen up, change into clean and comfortable clothes, and then enjoy their meals after a workout.
Taiwan’s convenience stores and supermarkets are so fun to explore too!
Are there people like me who enjoy browsing supermarkets and convenience stores while traveling? There's nothing more satisfying than bringing home a bunch of drinks, snacks, and desserts. Taiwan’s supermarkets and convenience stores are also great to explore—I often end up buying all sorts of random stuff. This time, I specially gathered a bunch of adorable Taiwan-made goods, in the spirit of buying local specialties. Don't they just make you want to buy them all?!
EVA Air recruits 200 new ground staff members with a monthly salary of NT$35,000
From now until July 25, EVA Air will publicly recruit new ground staff, with an expected intake of around 200. The average starting salary for new hires is approximately NT$35,000.
A sophomore creates an irresistible dessert series that's making everyone hungry just by looking at it!
Delicious food often has the power to heal wounded hearts. Recently, the Facebook fan page "阿学 R Xue" posted a series of food-themed illustrations, showcasing various themed dishes with delicate artwork that won the love and attention of netizens. However, the operator of the fan page—阿学—is actually under 20 years old and just a sophomore in university's design department.
Taipei’s Largest All-You-Can-Eat Buffet, Feng FOOD, Opens – Buy One Get One Free for Two People from July 13 to 17
The “Feng FOOD Seafood & Meat Buffet” located in Dazhi officially opened on July 12. The restaurant offers multi-national cuisines including Chinese, Japanese, Taiwanese, Hong Kong & Macau, Vietnamese, Thai, Laotian, Italian, and American, with over 200 dishes available for unlimited consumption. Covering an area of more than 800 ping (approximately 2,650 square meters) with up to 600 seats, it includes a large private room that can accommodate 300 people, making it the largest all-you-can-eat buffet in Taipei. To celebrate its opening, from July 13 to July 17, one person eats free when two dine together.
Tigerair Taiwan midweek promo: Round-trip to Sabah from NT$2,488 excluding tax
The summer travel season has just begun, and Tigerair Taiwan’s weekly TigerWoW promotion, launched every Wednesday, will offer limited-time round-trip deals tomorrow (13th). The sale includes round-trip flights between Taoyuan and Singapore from NT$2,688 excluding tax, or round-trip flights between Taoyuan and Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, from NT$2,488 excluding tax. Interested travelers can search for ticket prices — any fare tagged with “TigerWoW” qualifies for the promotion.
Hualien’s New Attraction: A Colorful Staircase with 4 Koi Fish “Swimming Against the Current”
Four large koi fish are painted swimming up the staircase, transforming it into a sea of azure blue. This is the “Striving Upstream” painted staircase located next to Futian Temple in Youli Beibin Community, Hualien City. It’s the newest and most popular tourist attraction, drawing many visitors who come specifically to take photos.
Last-minute summer promotion: Tokyo 5-day trip with ¥8,000 discount, Hong Kong buy-one-get-one-free
The 2016 Taipei International Summer Travel Fair will be held from July 15 to 18 at Hall 1 of the Taipei World Trade Center. In addition to autumn travel packages, this year’s fair also features summer vacation itineraries for August trips. Industry insiders revealed that compared to the traditionally high prices of summer travel in previous years, this year’s prices have dropped instead of rising, making it an ideal opportunity for the public to snag the last wave of promotions.
Exclusive delivery-only fruit tea in Kaohsiung with real fruit pulp, available in limited quantities daily!
What’s so special about getting fresh fruit tea delivered? Almost every beverage shop offers delivery these days～ But “delivery-only” services are pretty rare, huh? XD Huili thinks the owner of Orchard Fruit Garden might be crazy... They even offer “free” delivery, so all you lazy bums can enjoy fresh fruit tea without stepping out into the sun or sweating buckets. It’s seriously an unbeatable, refreshing treat!
Hotel Cozzi Taipei Minsheng "All-You-Can-Eat Seafood & Meat" starting from NT$588, plus live flame-cooking show
HOTEL COZZI and逸 'Taipei Minsheng', operated by Cathay Hospitality, celebrated its third anniversary on the 12th. In addition to offering special room rates, it has launched an “All-You-Can-Eat BBQ Sea & Meat Feast” every Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday evening at Cozzi KITCHEN in the Minsheng branch. The feast includes a variety of shellfish, seafood, and meats grilled to perfection, along with soup options, all available starting from NT$588.
Give Taitung a bit more time！ The Seasonal Table Festival on the 17th has been officially postponed
Typhoon Nepartak hit Taiwan, causing severe damage in Taitung. Now that the typhoon has passed, the area has entered the reconstruction phase. The originally scheduled Seasonal Table Festival, planned for the 17th at the “Iron Flower New Settlement,” has been confirmed to be postponed due to the venue not yet being fully restored. The public may need to wait a little longer.