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Free afternoon tea until 10 PM — Chiayi business hotel adopts “resort-grade” standards
A business hotel located in the city center offers surprisingly “free afternoon tea,” available to guests anytime from check-in until 10 PM. The coffee is even quality-controlled by a renowned local coffee master, making it one of the most refined afternoon tea experiences in the hotel industry.
Pet-friendly！Taiwan's central city gem serves exclusive "Finger" Pork Chop Curry Rice
On scorching summer days when temperatures easily hit 33 or 34°C, finding an air-conditioned spot for a warm meal often comes with price worries—after all, without cooling, you'd just end up drenched in sweat. This place is a great choice: located on Zhongcheng Street near Qianmei, it has flourished over the past two years. What was once a row of residences and breakfast shops is now a vibrant hub offering barbecue, stir-fries, Hong Kong-style dim sum, brunch, and coffee. Among these stylish establishments, 【Ziman Kerlü】 stands out as an affordable gem！
How to Sleep Well on a Red-Eye Flight? Experts Share 4 Tips
Red-eye flights typically depart at inconvenient times and arrive at odd local hours, which is why many people dislike taking them—the main reason being the difficulty of getting proper sleep on board. To address this issue, the realsimple website consulted travel expert John E. DiScala, who offered tips on how passengers can fall asleep at 35,000 feet.
Bearing the Traces of History – The Heroic Presence of the August 23 Memorial Park
Beian Park has officially been renamed as Taipei City’s first “August 23 Artillery Battle Memorial Park.” The park’s August 23 Taiwan Strait Victory Monument will be unveiled on September 3, Armed Forces Day. The Bureau of Public Works’ Parks Division stated that the park will house two sets of wartime artillery provided by the Ministry of National Defense. Together with the nearby Martyrs’ Shrine and the Navy Headquarters, and in connection with the future Qihai Park area, it will become a key site for national defense education, tourism, and culture in Taipei.
Gaining Weight Every Time You Travel Abroad? 5 Tips to "Avoid Weight Gain During Trips"
Traveling abroad is all about indulging in local delicacies and snacks, but you’ve probably noticed upon returning home: “My weight has gone up again!” A Japanese travel website offers 5 handy tips to avoid gaining weight while traveling, for travelers’ reference.
Typhoon Dandelion Devastates Japan: The Dreamiest Secret Spot "Blue Pond in Biei" Is Ruined!
Typhoon Dandelion has severely impacted Japan, not only causing Narita Airport to temporarily close and widespread flooding in the Kanto region, but also affecting one of the world’s most dreamlike destinations—the Blue Pond in Biei, Hokkaido. Due to partial collapse caused by the typhoon, its iconic beauty has been lost. The Biei Town Tourism Association announced that the site has been temporarily closed, with no confirmed reopening date yet.
Breaking into the park at night to catch 'Pokémon'! Hualien's Lintianshan asks visitors not to enter after dark
The mobile game Pokémon Go has swept across Taiwan, sparking a nationwide craze for catching Pokémon and turning Hualien’s Lintianshan Forest Culture Park into a popular spot for players, with large numbers of visitors flooding in at night. The Hualien Forest Management Office urges the public not to enter the park after dark for safety reasons.
RAW's autumn menu features a dish called "Duck Eats Duck?" which turns out to be a mix of grains and duck meat.
Glocalization, meaning Global & Localization, is a trend in international cuisine in recent years. Just like New Nordic cuisine that took the world by storm a few years ago and the rising South American cuisine of late, both combine French culinary techniques with local terroir. RAW, which has always incorporated Taiwanese flavors into its dishes, also explores this concept in its autumn menu. It uses ingredients such as abalone from South Africa and trout salmon from Alaska, but also integrates locally rooted Taiwanese elements like grilled corn on the cob, preserved beans (puli), and mango shaved ice. The result is a set of "Taiwanese-flavored" dishes crafted from global ingredients.
It feels like stepping into a dreamy wonderland！ Selected 3 swimming ring-themed cafes across Taiwan
What’s hot this summer? Super Insta-worthy swimming ring-themed cafes are all the rage. Come here for drinks and desserts, and snap plenty of great photos！ With flamingo, unicorn, and donut-shaped swimming rings as the perfect decor, these cafes are bursting with summer vibes. ETtoday EBC News Cloud has handpicked 3 swimming ring-themed cafes across Taiwan that influencers and bloggers flock to for photos and meals. If you’ve got a girly heart, come join the pilgrimage！
Even kids can drift now — New Taipei Riverside Park opens a mini supercar driving track for children
Driving supercars and doing donuts isn’t just for adults — kids can now zip around in style too. A brand-new children’s supercar (electric kids' car) driving track, the first of its kind in Taiwan, has recently been set up at Riverside Park near Shuolan Bridge in Zhonghe District, New Taipei City. It’s now open for use, allowing children to safely and freely race their mini vehicles along the riverside.
Affordable Japanese cuisine in Taipei！Sushi with 7 ingredients & rice
I was in Taipei for work and, after finishing, used a food app to find something to eat in the nearby alleys. I was originally thinking of trying Xiao Liu Shi Tang, but then I saw that this N< place had pretty good reviews and the exterior made a nice first impression, so I decided to give N< a try. The restaurant is quite close to Taipei Arena MRT Station—you can walk here from Exit 2 in under 3 minutes.
Joy Air partners with Nankai Electric Railway in Japan: Save 400 yen on tickets using your boarding pass starting September 1
Don’t throw away your Joy Air boarding pass after landing in Osaka. Joy Air and Nankai Electric Railway have launched a limited-time offer. From September 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017, passengers can use their Joy Air boarding pass to purchase a one-way ordinary seat ticket for the Limited Express Rapi:t from Kansai Airport Station to Namba Station at Kansai Airport Station’s ticket office on the day of the flight or the next day. The original price is 1,430 yen, but with the discount, it’s only 1,030 yen — equivalent to a 28% discount (about 72% of the original price).
Harnessing everyone’s strength – Shuangchun Coastal Recreation Area opens for free entry to organize beach cleanups!
The beautiful Shuangchun Coastal Recreation Area is now open for free entry Up！But this time, visitors aren’t coming just for fun — it’s to make Shuangchun even better. The area is hosting a “free” entry beach cleanup event, hoping that with everyone’s help, they can restore Shuangchun’s scenery and preserve this beautiful landscape for the future.
Run through Taiwan’s most beautiful hot spring destination—“Zhiben Hot Spring Marathon” kicks off in October!
The highly acclaimed “Zhiben Hot Spring Marathon Charity Run” returns this year, with its second edition officially starting on October 9th in Zhiben. Coinciding with the opening of the Zhiben Hot Spring Festival, the event allows runners to experience Taitung’s unique laid-back lifestyle and rich cultural diversity while enjoying scenic spots such as Zhiben Hot Springs and Zhiben Forest Recreation Area. After the race, participants can unwind in Zhiben’s distinctive carbonated hot springs. Registration is now open.
A realm to forget worries Golden carpets spread across Chike Mountain
There are three places in eastern Taiwan where daylilies bloom: Golden Needle Mountain in Taimali, Taitung; Sixty Stone Mountain in Fuli, Hualien; and Chike Mountain in Yuli, Hualien. On the first day in Taitung, I headed straight for Golden Needle Mountain in Taimali, but unfortunately the weather was poor—when we reached the mountain, it started pouring rain. The heavy rainfall made it impossible to continue to the Forget-Worry Pavilion and Twin Peaks on Golden Needle Mountain.
Breathtaking Beauty Like Nowhere Else: 6 Must-Photograph Rock Formations on the Northern Coast
Especially along the northern coast, due to its unique natural terrain, the rocks take on all sorts of peculiar shapes. Paired with the deep blue sea, they create photo opportunities that are truly jaw-dropping. ETtoday EBC has handpicked six must-shoot rock formations on the northern coast. As a rock enthusiast, you can’t miss these this summer. But a friendly reminder to our readers: because of the challenging terrain, safety should always be your top priority whether you’re hiking or taking photos, to ensure a wonderful trip.
An unbeatable night view of warehouses and river scenery—Don’t miss the “Otaru Canal Cruise,” a must-do in Hokkaido!
Just a 40-minute drive from Sapporo, Otaru not only has distinct seasons but also boasts a variety of exotic-style buildings. Among them, the Otaru Canal, which showcases different beauty throughout the seasons, is an absolute must-visit. But when you come to the Otaru Canal, don’t just take photos or stroll along the riverside—consider taking a canal cruise to loop from the canal all the way to Otaru Port, and experience the charm of Otaru from a unique perspective.
Tigerair Taiwan is recruiting reserve flight attendants again, targeting those with Korean and Japanese language skills
Tigerair Taiwan is once again recruiting reserve cabin crew, with a focus on candidates who can speak Korean and Japanese. The application period for this round of Korean and Japanese-speaking reserve flight attendants runs from 00:01 on August 25 to 23:59 on September 4, 2016. A maximum of 50 recruits is expected.
Running low on budget? Kaohsiung's Houyi Commercial Circle removes 2,000 umbrellas from the sky
Creative cultural landscapes can be seen all over Taiwan, not only adding an artistic touch to open spaces but also creating unique spectacles. In the well-known Houyi Commercial Circle streets of Kaohsiung, colorful umbrellas are hung in the air from November to April each year, resembling those in Portugal
From the 25th, escalator construction at both directions of the Gu Ting MRT Station will take place; some exits will be closed in phases
To accommodate the Taipei Rapid Transit Corporation's project to install additional escalators at selected exits of Gu Ting Station, some exits will be closed in batches starting August 25. The project will be carried out in three phases and is expected to be completed by March 2019. On the 25th, Exit 5 of Gu Ting Station will be closed for construction, and the public may use the nearby Exit 6 instead.