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A local Hokkaido secret: ramen with 100% chicken broth and a "little mountain of cheese" on top
When most travelers think of Hokkaido ramen, they imagine miso-flavored and rather salty bowls—but in the heart of Sapporo, a small ramen shop tucked between concrete buildings goes against the grain. It serves rich "chicken bone white broth ramen" made from 100% chicken bones, carving out a niche in a sea of miso ramen and earning rave reviews as a local favorite.
Catch Pokémon on the bus too? Kaohsiung’s smart buses offer unlimited 4G free Wi-Fi
Buses in Kaohsiung now offer free Wi-Fi！ Recently, the Kaohsiung City Government officially launched 4G Wi-Fi smart buses. In collaboration with a telecom company, four bus routes now provide full-vehicle 4G free Wi-Fi, allowing passengers to easily access the internet while riding the bus — a very convenient feature.
Beware of "bears" on the loose—Pingtung County Government turns into a teddy bear paradise
The teddy bear craze has swept into Pingtung. The Pingtung County Government has teamed up with the Chinese Public Teddy Bear Association to set up 18 teddy bears in various designs in front of the government building. The exhibition will run until October, and teddy bear fans in Pingtung shouldn’t miss this opportunity.
No new drink has that taste yet — Kagi’s 50-year-old handmade soda | Locals: “It grew up with me”
Is there someone like “Soda Grandpa” in every city? No matter how many new drinks emerge across Taiwan, he remains dedicated to crafting affordable, heartfelt, handmade beverages that accompany students as they grow up. “Soda Grandpa Handmade Soda” in downtown Kagi has been in business for over 50 years. At this small little stall, it stays open daily to brew syrups and make “handmade soda.”
A popular Kaohsiung snack recommended by Shu Guozhi too—juicy pan-fried soup dumplings!
The first thing I usually do when boarding a high-speed train is flip through the high-speed rail magazine, then find the section where Teacher Shu Guozhi talks about finding snacks after getting off the train. If I happen to be going somewhere nearby, I’ll go try it out. That’s how I discovered this very famous and popular snack in Kaohsiung.
First-ever Flower Viewing Shuttle Launched！ Travel Essentials for the Golden Needle Flower Season at Liushishi Mountain in Hualien
The “2016 Hualien Fuli Liushishi Mountain Golden Needle Flower Season” officially kicked off on August 5 and will run for 46 days until September 19. In previous years, due to the challenging road conditions on Liushishi Mountain and the lack of an overall traffic plan, traffic accidents were frequent during the flower viewing period. This year, the Fuli Township Farmers' Association and Ding Yun Tourism Group have collaborated for the first time to organize legally operated flower viewing shuttles and insurance, aiming to provide visitors with a safer travel environment.
International Culinary Competition at the Food Expo: Macau Wins Gold, Taiwan Takes Silver
The 2016 Taiwan Food Expo concluded today (8th), attracting a total of 154,797 visitors over its four-day run. The "International Culinary Invitational," which brought together top chefs from eight Asian countries, also held its finals today. In the end, the Macau team, led by one-Michelin-star chef Leung Yiu-wah, clinched the "Grand Gold Chef Award" with their superior skills, while the Taiwan team earned recognition with the "Gold Chef Award."
Tim Ho Wan Kaohsiung Branch Opens to Huge Crowds; One BBQ Pork Bun Sold Every 12.6 Seconds on Average
The Tim Ho Wan Kaohsiung Hanshin Dome branch officially began its soft opening on August 5. Official statistics show that in the first three days of the soft launch, over 6,000 customers visited the store, with the popular flaky and chewy BBQ pork buns selling more than 10,000 pieces—approximately one bun every 12.6 seconds—breaking the HOYII Taipei Main Station branch’s soft opening record of one every 17 seconds.
Traveling abroad is all about having fun and taking photos to check in on social media—but experts say it’s safest to share only after you get home.
The excitement before a trip can lead to oversights in details, resulting in financial losses or even danger. To balance enjoyment and safety, HuffPost has compiled “5 Principles for Staying Safe While Traveling” as a reference for travelers. In addition to packing your luggage, don’t forget to pay extra attention to these points during your journey to ensure you have a worry-free trip.
A must-try for Chiayi locals: The hidden “Nameless Lamb Soup” tucked in front of an old house
With no signboard, no name, and an almost untraceable opening date, there’s a “hidden” nameless lamb soup spot in Chiayi, nestled in front of a traditional Japanese-style house. It’s considered the best lamb soup by the locals. “I think the lamb soup from our hometown isn’t too sweet or too salty, with a subtle angelica aroma — it’s simply the best,” said Mr. Su, a local from Chiayi.
Conquer summer with sweet fruits: The seasonal "Melon Melon Ice" you must try in Tainan
This stall, which looks like a fruit shop from the outside, is actually most famous for its "seasonal limited" cantaloupe series of ice desserts—half a cantaloupe topped with various fruit slush balls depending on the flavor, offering an ultra-high cooling effect. Netizens willingly wait in long lines just to taste this super-popular local Melon Melon Ice.
Catching Pokémon earns you a buffet discount voucher at the hotel — up to NT$500 off
The whole of Taiwan is going crazy for "Pokémon Go," and even hotels are jumping on the bandwagon. The Sheraton Taipei Hotel has launched a related event: just upload a screenshot of catching Pokémon at the Sheraton B-one Buffet on Facebook, with the caption “*# I caught Pokémon at the Sheraton Hotel,” and you’ll receive a NT$100 voucher for the B-one Buffet.
Japan’s Okayama Washuzan – The “Most Scenic Hotel” Where You Can Soak in Hot Springs While Gazing at the Seto Inland Sea
When visiting the Kurashiki-Ichikawa area, besides exploring the city famous for its jeans, there is also a legendary “hot spring destination” on Mount Washu in Okayama. The hotel faces the Seto Inland Sea and the Seto Ohashi Bridge, allowing you to soak in the hot springs while enjoying the beautiful scenery, offering a classic experience that combines landscape and onsen.
Chasing Dreams by Breaking Out of the Comfort Zone: A Seventh-Grader Girl Takes You to Find Courage at the "Starting Point"
Living day to day is fine, at least when you have enough inner stability to carry on. But the founders of the newly opened BEGIN AGAIN 起点Cafe in Banqiao decided to break free from this comfort zone and start their own business — all for the word “dream.” Their signature healing drink, “Blue No Worries,” represents the cafe’s wish to soothe visitors’ melancholy and give them the courage to start anew.
Qixi is coming soon！3,000 roses planted in Banqiao and Sanchong to create a “Love Park”
As Qixi Valentine’s Day approaches, the Green Landscape and Environmental Beautification Division of New Taipei City Government has planted over 3,000 romantic roses and other seasonal flowers such as cockscomb flowers in Banqiao Rose Park and Sanchong Rose Park, transforming them into love-themed parks perfect for dates. The parks are ideal for couples to visit and take photos.
Open Only at Night Limited Edition – Taichung’s Popular Ramen Shop with Long Queues & Affordable Oden
With extended operating hours until late at night and the special atmosphere of a street-side stall, even a simple bowl of ramen takes on a different vibe. This time, I’m introducing 【Dong Ramen】, which I learned about through the crowds – located near Peitun Daking area, it’s almost packed with queues every day. I heard it was already this popular even before any bloggers covered it, which made me even more curious – what kind of ramen could be this amazing?
【Editorial】Last summer wave of the season – Lihpao Land and Water Park combo ticket for just NT$499 after 4 PM
With high temperatures across Taiwan showing no signs of abating, the water park business is booming. Lihpao Resort in Taichung seizes the opportunity to cash in on the cooling-off trend, launching an August-exclusive promotion: a combo ticket for both the water and amusement parks for just NT$499 after 4 PM (original price for the all-day combo ticket is NT$1,300). Enjoy the fun from 3 PM to 9 PM. The water park features the most popular "Wild Bubble Show" from Europe and America, while the amusement park offers a refreshing "Water Splash Parade" with floats during the day and a joyful "Water Splash Party" at night.
Asia accounts for seven of the top 10 visitor source regions to Taiwan; European, American and Australian travelers are gradually increasing
The search engine Skyscanner.com.tw recently compiled search results from its official website and mobile app, and based on traveler data for departures in July and August, released the “Top 10 Visitor Source Countries and Regions to Taiwan for Summer 2016.” The top six are all Asian regions, including China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Macau, and Singapore, while the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia also made it into the top ten this time.
The Juniper Roman Gastronomy Festival kicks off on August 11 and runs for nine consecutive days. Price per table: NT$18,800
Juniper Hotel is delving deeper into Italian culinary culture and is about to launch its eighth edition of the series. From August 11 to August 19 this year, Executive Chef Alessandro Montedoro from Rome Grand Hotel will present authentic Roman cuisine. For NT$18,800+10% per table of 10 guests, enjoy a full course of 10 dishes from appetizers to desserts, plus three additional Italian Barolo region wines.
The Italian restaurant Port23 at Fullon Hotel Port23 also offers business lunches starting from NT$260.
Folio Daan Taipei, the first hotel of Fubon Group (HowToTrip: 富艺旅), has recently opened, and its in-house Italian restaurant, Port23, officially launched last week. Located near the Da’an business district and featuring a spacious dining environment, the restaurant offers business lunches under NT$300, attracting many nearby office workers to dine and conduct business meetings.