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Pearl tea drinks are also going Olympic-crazy. The colorful rings of rainbow pearls are eye-catching and vibrant.
As the quadrennial Summer Olympic Games are underway, to ride the wave of the 2016 Rio Olympics, Taipei Silks Hotel has innovatively launched the “Bubble Pearl Rainbow Tea” from August 5th to August 31st at the Upper Lounge on the second floor. Inspired by the Olympic rings and blending Eastern and Western mixology creativity, it cleverly combines Taiwan’s specialty oolong tea with seasonal summer fruits to craft five colorful fresh fruit molecular pearl teas in blue, black, red, yellow, and green.
China's Highest Buffet Restaurant – Don't Miss These 8 Chef Specialties
Dubbed China's highest buffet restaurant, "Café on the 50th Floor" will officially open on August 25, with meal prices ranging from 780 to 980 yuan. Executive Chef Lin Yunnian, who lived in the U.S. for many years, prefers not to follow the crowd in his cooking. As a result, "Café on the 50th Floor" blends American and South American styles and also features several of his signature dishes on the buffet line.
Classic dish from the Men's Kitchen: "Pickled Mustard Green and Shredded Pork Noodles" – delicious even on their own or with stir-fried noodles!
The crisp texture combined with the aroma of stir-fried and pickled flavors makes shredded pork with pickled mustard greens the top choice, whether eaten alone or with noodles!
Breathtaking scenery you can't miss: Busan’s Dadaepo Musical Fountain offers a feast for the senses of sight, sound, and touch.
If Seoul has the Banpo Bridge Moonlight Rainbow Fountain, then Busan has the Dadaepo Dreamy Sunset Fountain. Located at Dadaepo Beach with its expansive white sands, there is the “Dadaepo Dreamy Sunset Fountain” with a diameter of 60 meters and water jets that can reach up to 55 meters in height, while the regular fountain show is called the “Dadaepo Musical Fountain.”
Artists Create Site-Specific Works in Cultural Landscapes – The 2016 North Coast Art Festival Kicks Off in September
Art and landscape enthusiasts, rejoice! The 2016 North Coast Art Festival is set to launch in September, centered around the coastal and mountain scenery, as well as the historical and cultural heritage of the North Coast. Featuring multiple domestic and international artists, the festival invites on-site creations of artworks that capture the unique essence of the North Coast. When you visit the North Coast in the future, in addition to its stunning coastline, be sure to explore the art landscape exhibition areas and experience the fusion of local culture and art.
EVA Air Teams Up with Avianca: Just One Connection to Fly to El Salvador
EVA Air and Avianca have launched a codeshare partnership to expand their presence in Central America. The jointly operated routes include Taoyuan–Los Angeles–San Salvador, Taoyuan–San Francisco–San Salvador, and Taoyuan–New York–San Salvador.
The "Dim Sum Express" track service at Genki Sushi is super fun for delivering Hong Kong-style dim sum on rails — the chef recommends eight classic must-tries.
Following four Japanese-cuisine-focused dining brands — Genki Sushi, Take-out Genki Sushi, Teishoku 8, and DimGenki Magic Touch — Genki has now stepped beyond Japanese fare to explore Hong Kong-style dim sum. This time, the Genki Group has even incorporated the track train system from the DimGenki Shinkansen Sushi to add a new twist to enjoying Hong Kong dim sum.
No need to fly to Hong Kong to eat — New Taipei’s first Hong Kong-style dessert shop gives you “maximum satisfaction”
On a hot summer day, nothing beats a bowl of cool dessert — what a true delight it is. Located in Jiangzicui, New Taipei City, 852 Hong Kong-Style Desserts lets you enjoy authentic Hong Kong-style sweet soups without boarding a plane. Even locals from Hong Kong say it tastes like home. Be sure to give it a try when you can.
Insanely dreamy and calorie-loaded — a "meltdown milkshake" that melts any girl’s heart
This summer, dreamy desserts and drinks have been popping up one after another, and one Taipei restaurant has launched the calorie-heavy yet ultra-dreamy "meltdown milkshake." Not only is the shake layered with marshmallows, chocolate sticks, whipped cream, and Oreo bits, but the rim of the glass is also coated with layer upon layer of chocolate — ensuring every bite from rim to bottom is indulgent. It’s being called the most decadent dream drink of the season!
Just two days left！Hot air balloons take off over Qingshan Grassland in Hsinchu to embrace the skyline and scenic beauty of Xiangshan
Hot air balloons will soar at Qingshan Grassland Up！Hsinchu City Government is hosting the “Slide & Hot Air Balloon Summer Fun at Qingshan Grassland” event on the 20th and 21st, offering not only the chance to experience the longest terrazzo slide in northern Taiwan, but also introducing hot air balloon rides for the first time—giving the public an opportunity to gaze at the stunning views of Xiangshan from above and enjoy a unique summer.
Michelin-starred chef Joël Robuchon to visit Taiwan next month; the annual Starry Week kicks off on 9/22
Since the release of the 2016 Singapore Michelin Guide, French culinary legend Joël Robuchon has been the biggest winner, adding five more stars to his two restaurants in Singapore, thereby setting a new personal record with a total of 34 Michelin stars to date. L’ATELIER de Joël Robuchon, the Michelin-starred French restaurant in Taipei, will hold its annual Robuchon Starry Week from 9/22 to 9/26, with Chef Robuchon himself leading a team from France to Taiwan.
Cool off in a big way！ A giant popsicle has toppled over in Pingtung Park
As you walk into Pingtung Park, an almost 8-meter-tall giant ice cream cone suddenly tumbles down and melts on the ground. This is a large-scale sculpture work titled "Popsicle" specially invited by the “Cool Pingtung Summer” event from artist Lai Kuan-chung. It will be exhibited in Pingtung Park for one year. The event will also feature 20 local ice cream vendors to join in the fun, ensuring everyone enjoys a cool and refreshing time.
Vanilla Air Taipei–Tokyo one-way from NT$988, Ho Chi Minh City from NT$999
Starting August 19, Vanilla Air will launch a promotion for the Taipei–Tokyo route, with one-way fares starting at NT$988. The applicable period is from autumn to the following spring, making it ideal for travelers to plan their trips in advance.
Japanese tourist numbers rise again by 19.7% – Beware of “increasingly hard-to-book hotels”
Japanese tourism numbers hit another record high again this year. In July, the number of overseas visitors to Japan reached 2.997 million, an increase of 19.7% compared to the same period last year. Among them, Taiwanese visitors accounted for 397,000, up 9.8% year-on-year.
Melbourne retains title as world’s most livable city for 6th year; Taiwanese visitor numbers up 14.7%
Australia has long been one of the most popular travel destinations for Taiwanese tourists over the years, and Melbourne has emerged as a top travel hotspot in recent times. For the sixth consecutive year, the annual Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) Global Liveability Survey has ranked Melbourne, the capital of Victoria in Australia, as the “world’s most livable city.”
Former Michelin three-star pastry chef’s 9-day pop-up series of French pastries starting at NT$200
To allow Taiwanese dessert lovers to experience the charm of fine French patisserie, “French on Lane 187” invited three-star pastry chef Vincent during his stay in Taiwan from August 18 to 27. Alongside his visit, a 9-day pop-up event was held at the first-floor pastry shop, featuring a series of French desserts. These include six types of French take-away sweets such as Cuban Mojito, decorative plate dessert Chocolate Cognac Orange Wine Soufflé Tower with Cheesecake Mousse, Kilimanjaro Cake, and Apple Caramel Mille-Feuille, all priced from NT$200.
Pairing literary charm and coffee aroma with books, a time-honored bookstore transforms into “Cheng Yi Town Slow Read”
In 2016, Cheng Yi Cultural Tourism made its first foray into the bookstore industry, giving birth to the group’s first new bookstore brand “Cheng Yi Town Slow Read,” creating a local bookstore for the people of Chiayi.
Creating spaces for children's imagination and creativity: A Danish team redefines amusement parks
According to Lonely Planet, Danish amusement park company Monstrum is building parks that break from tradition, focusing on unique artistic and architectural qualities to redefine the concept of an amusement park.
Don’t let Korean brands steal the spotlight — here are three ultra-popular grilled toast specialty shops in Taiwan
ISAAC, which caused a huge sensation, was a Korean sandwich shop that had a ten-day pop-up in Taiwan, often drawing long lines outside the store. In fact, Taiwan also has some super-popular light meals that attract crowds daily. The food search website OpenRice has compiled a list of “Three Ultra-Popular Grilled Toast Specialty Shops in Taiwan.” Check them out now — we’re not letting international brands have all the glory!
Pink cherry blossoms bloom in your palm: Tainan unveils Taiwan’s only “Cherry Blossom Bomb” soda
Remember the romantic sight of pink cherry blossoms fluttering in spring? Now you can not only see them bloom in the palm of your hand, but also drink them down. Tainan’s restaurant Hawaii Grill 夏威夷厨房 has launched a super dreamy pink drink called the “Cherry Blossom Bomb,” available starting at 5 p.m. on weekdays, in limited quantities—once they’re gone, they’re gone.