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Hidden Japanese-Style Street Food Stall in Tainan – Popular Fried Dishes & Curry Rice
Let’s try some hidden gems today!! I saw someone sharing this place online before, and its Japanese street-style vibe has always attracted me. It really feels like the streets of Japan!! I heard the owner used to live in Japan for several years and now runs a Japanese-style fried food and home-cooked meals spot in Tainan — that’s Fulu right here. This isn’t Japan’s late-night diner, but a genuine hidden spot in an alley in East District, Tainan!!
Stunning street views from above—Zhongshan’s rooftop cafe is now all the rage on IG!
The most important thing is “atmosphere.” Sometimes, if a cafe gets the vibe right, everything else falls into place. Have you ever enjoyed coffee on an open rooftop? “Guang Yi Xu Ji” in Taipei’s Zhongshan district boasts such a rooftop—a space bathed in sunlight by day and surrounded by dazzling lights at night. With its dreamy ambiance, it has become a hotspot for Instagram-worthy photos, quickly rising to fame as one of the hottest cafes around.
Authentic Hong Kong-style desserts！Extra-rich mango sago pomelo with coconut milk & hot-and-cold pineapple buns!
Many people love mango sago pomelo with coconut milk from Hong Kong-style desserts, but it’s not easy to find in ordinary Hong Kong-style tea restaurants in Taiwan. Aside from the limited number of vendors, there’s also the question of authenticity. Unexpectedly, there’s an authentic Hong Kong-style cha chaan teng in Taipei that added a takeaway dessert counter this year. The mango sago pomelo with coconut milk has become a hit with customers—not only does it have mango, pomelo, sago, and coconut milk, but it even includes lychee flesh, offering a rich and varied texture.
Play Even on Rainy Days ! Taiwan’s Most Beautiful Train Station Has a Free “Grassland Slide” Under the Tracks
Slides are an important childhood playmate that accompanies kids as they grow up, but since many slides are built in open-air spaces, how to let children play to their heart's content when it rains becomes one of the challenges for every parent. Underneath the train tracks at Dongshan River Train Station in Yilan, a “grassland slide” has been created. With its vast artificial turf and stone slide, it’s open to the public free of charge. Even on rainy days, children can run and play here to their heart's content, releasing their energy.
Mid-Autumn Holiday at Lihpao Land in Taichung – 60% Off Tickets with EasyCard
Lihpao Land in Taichung is offering a 60% discount (NT$399) on tickets for either the water park or the amusement park during the Mid-Autumn holiday when paying with an EasyCard or icash 2.0. Moonlight tickets go on sale earlier at 5 PM, with a buy-one-get-one-free deal at NT$299. In addition, Lihpao Land is hosting a “Mid-Autumn BBQ Party” to celebrate the festival, along with the Moonlight Fantasy Fireworks Show, providing visitors with a festive way to enjoy the holiday.
A dazzling “super moon” rises from the water in rainbow hues — enjoy lakeside night views during the Mid-Autumn Festival in Seoul
Starting from September 1, the Jamsil Seokchon Lake in Seoul, South Korea, will see a “rainbow super moon” rising from the lake every evening. In celebration of the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival, this 20-meter-wide giant moon will illuminate the lakeside landscape. This is also a large-scale installation artwork following the 2014 “Yellow Duck” and the 2015 “1600 Pandas.”
Late-night eatery in Chiayi – savory "turkey rice" even at 3 AM
Finishing off a meal of Ah Ji’s eel noodles and Ah E’s tofu pudding is only half-satisfying. For a proper nightcap, head to Ah Xia at the Wenhua Road Night Market. As the night gets later, fewer spots sell turkey rice, but Ah Xia stays open until 3 AM, making it a great friend for late-night cravings.
Trainers, assemble！The Prehistoric Museum launches a special “Treasure Hunt” package tour.
Come to the Prehistoric Museum to meet your treasures！Riding the wave of the wildly popular mobile game “Pokémon,” the National Museum of Prehistory in Taiwan has launched the “GO！Nature’s Pokémon – Pokehunt Tour” every Saturday and Sunday starting in September. The activity includes a guided tour of “Pokémon in the Natural History Hall,” where trainers can explore the museum’s stations and gyms, discover connections between Pokémon like Ammonite and Rhydon, and bring their virtual adventures to life.
A secret flower-viewing spot even locals in Taipei don’t know about—Ciyin Mountain Villa is the perfect time to admire golden needle flowers!
It’s now the season for golden needle flowers, and many people make special trips to Hualien and Taitung to admire the beautiful golden fields. But did you know there’s also a place in Taipei City where you can enjoy these blooms? It’s Ciyin Mountain Villa in Muzha. Though not many know about this hidden gem, and it doesn’t offer the vast mountain-wide seas of flowers found in Hualien and Taitung, the proximity to the city center combined with the sight of an entire hillside covered in golden needle flowers has already drawn many visitors for flower-gazing and photos.
The taste of memories for Cheng Kung University students—single-origin coffee roasted in-house and crispy muffins
A netizen once left a comment sharing their “taste of memory”—Dongfeng Coffee. Here’s the original text reposted: Its existence is really important for Cheng Kung University students because it’s so affordable, and there are no hipsters or posh crowds taking over the space. It’s the perfect spot for casual meetings, club study sessions, or quiet studying. In that sense, I think this café is truly one of a kind.
Where to find great coffee? Make your own at Taitung’s “Wooden Mortar Coffee” – hulling, sorting, and roasting beans all by yourself
Besides its beautiful mountains and waters, Taitung also offers great coffee. Visit the “Fengsheng Manor” in the Lulaks Tribe, where the aroma of coffee greets you as soon as you step into the estate. Visitors can not only enjoy authentic Taitung coffee but also experience DIY wooden mortar coffee—hulling, sorting, and roasting beans by hand—and take home the roasted beans to enjoy.
Stunning blue and yellow container house restaurant with beautiful rural countryside views in Zhongli – great for photos and delicious food
Located in Zhongli, Taoyuan, XiWay Restaurant attracts many locals with its Nordic-style exterior, offering a fashionable vibe perfect for both photos and dining. In addition to its main blue and yellow container building, there’s also a garden-style open space nearby. The food is no less impressive, with crispy rice dishes, risottos, and handmade desserts each having their own loyal fans.
New Banqiao HK-style Char Siu Rice Box Shop – Sweet Meat with Honey-Glazed “Three Treasures Rice”
Rice box, rice box… swing and miss... cold... Alright, because I used to work at construction sites for a long time, I almost never ate rice boxes after work. I’d rather grab some noodles or a simple meal at a street stall. But maybe it’s because there are more char siu shops here than anywhere else in Taiwan—“roast duck leg” always pops into my mind when I’m hungry.
A Must-Visit in Japan: A Kimono Experience Shop in Central Sapporo – The Japanese Owner Speaks Fluent Chinese
No matter when you visit Japan, putting on a beautiful kimono or yukata and strolling through the streets is something many Taiwanese travelers consider a must-do. Located within the shopping street Tanukikoji in central Sapporo, the kimono experience shop “Mizuki Sakura” not only offers hundreds of kimonos to choose from, but the owner herself speaks Chinese, so Taiwanese visitors don’t have to worry about any language barriers.
Mid-Autumn Holiday Getaway to Alishan for Spiritual Healing – 7 Must-Know Traffic Routes to the Mountains
With the rare Mid-Autumn holiday approaching, many people are looking to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy a relaxing journey through the phytoncide-rich forests of Alishan. To avoid heavy traffic congestion caused by an influx of visitors to the Alishan area, the Alishan National Scenic Area Administration has planned traffic management measures for the Mid-Autumn long holiday in 2016 (105 in Taiwan’s calendar). These include seven major road traffic plans for scenic spots within the area and alternative routes to Alishan Highway, providing useful guidance for those planning to visit.
This Mid-Autumn holiday, come here for fun – a lazy guide to discounts at three major theme parks
Not sure where to go during the Mid-Autumn holiday? ETtoday EVA Air Travel Cloud has specially compiled a list of discount offers at domestic theme parks for everyone. Those still struggling with holiday plans, come check this out quickly！
Revival Airlines Launches "Fresh Produce Home Delivery" Service: Sample In-Flight & Order Hokkaido Melons for Home Delivery
From tomorrow (the 6th) to the 22nd, Revival Air and the Hokkaido Economic and Industrial Bureau have jointly launched an in-flight home delivery service for Furano melons from Hokkaido. During this period, passengers on round-trip flights between Taoyuan and Hokkaido (Asahikawa, Hakodate, Sapporo) can also sample the "melon flavor" straight from the source in their in-flight meals.
Have you tried it? The Eslite Xinyi branch of 108 Matcha Lounge introduces 5 matcha cocktails
The fresh, handmade matcha dessert specialty store "108 Matcha Lounge" from Asahikawa, Hokkaido, continues to expand its locations. Following its opening at SOGO Renaissance, the Eslite Xinyi branch will debut on September 12, along with the launch of 5 newly developed matcha cocktails that transform the flavor of matcha into bar beverages.
UO Airlines unveils the world’s first “Cool Penguin livery aircraft” – flights to Penghu start Sept. 13
UO Airlines has unveiled its first-ever livery aircraft, the “Cool Penguin Holiday Plane,” which made its debut on the 5th. According to professional engineers at UO Airlines, the Cool Penguin Holiday Plane features a livery applied to an ATR72-600 passenger aircraft, with approximately 70% of the work already completed. The Cool Penguin Holiday Plane will make its inaugural flight to Penghu on September 13. This marks not only the eighth Sanrio-family livery aircraft under the Evergreen Group, but also the world’s first Cool Penguin-themed livery plane.
Taiwan’s Most Beautiful and Fragrant Scenic Area – Zhang Longcheng of Xilaya: Wants More People to Know About Siraya
Zhang Longcheng, Director of the Xilaya Scenic Area Administration, is probably one of the most sought-after scenic area officials by the media. Having previously worked in Dapeng Bay and Penghu, he helped double the annual tourist volume for both of these Taiwanese outlying islands. Now in charge of the Xilaya Scenic Area, he has introduced the slogan “the most beautiful and fragrant scenic area,” hoping to attract the attention of Taiwanese travelers to Xilaya with the briefest possible introduction.