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A Lazy Guide to Budget Travel in Northern Taiwan: 7 Free Must-Visit Attractions Here!
Running low on budget but still want to have fun? Recently, travel search engine Skyscanner specially compiled a list of 7 popular free attractions in Northern Taiwan for netizens. Whether it’s national parks and geothermal valleys rich in natural ecology, or the ever-charming Ximending Red House and Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall that look even more beautiful at night, you can save your wallet while experiencing a different side of Northern Taiwan.
Shilin Literary Café – A Relaxing Urban Escape with Artistic Films
Located right next to Shilin MRT Station, this café regularly screens artistic films every Wednesday and Saturday. The quiet atmosphere of the café is hard to imagine given its location in bustling Shilin—just a wall away hides a secret retreat for many. Many customers come in the evening to enjoy documentaries while sipping coffee or sampling light meals, spending a leisurely night.
Newly opened affordable Korean cuisine in Kaohsiung – unlimited free side dishes!
The Hanzimida Korean Restaurant, which opened in August, is located on the bustling Dashun Second Road. The restaurant specializes in affordable Korean dishes and offers unlimited free side dishes, showing the owner’s intention to carve out a unique business model among the many Korean eateries.
Canned desserts and gradient drinks—all available here！Taiwan’s first-ever hybrid vending machine
Recently, “vending machines” have been booming across the country. With just a few coins, you can enjoy exquisite canned desserts. Now, a Taichung-based business has taken it a step further by not only featuring desserts but also adding currently trending gradient drinks, creating Taiwan’s first hybrid vending machine that draws large crowds daily.
Spicy to the max: 7 levels of "chili ice cream" to experience the thrill of a burning throat
Sweet and cool ice cream brings relaxation and joy, but what about ice cream that burns all the way down your throat? Yeh's Aromatic Chili Cultural & Creative Hall in Jiaoxi, Yilan, has launched "chili ice cream" in 7 different spice levels, with the hottest flavor made using the world’s hottest chili—giving you a real taste of that fiery thrill. Don’t claim to be a chili expert until you’ve tried this challenge.
The theater pub making headlines in Korean media—Kangnam oppa’s secret hideout!
Korean media are raving about a small pub in Kangnam called I HAVE A DREAM, located near Gangnam Station. It functions as both a pub and a café. Aside from its unique cuisine, the venue regularly hosts live music performances. The stage in the middle of the restaurant has seen performances by many musicians, making it somewhat akin to Taiwan’s “Blue Fantasy,” a music-themed pub.
Free attractions in Tainan! 5-color rice fields create the "Gudetama Painted Field" – super cute from the air
The annual Tainan Good Rice Season painted rice field event has moved to the Liuying Taikang Organic Agriculture Area for the first time this year. This year, it’s even more special with authorization from Japan’s Sanrio, featuring a 5-color "Gudetama Painted Rice Field" that’s set to debut on October 8.
A Century-Old Kyoto Machiya Gem: Historic Royal-Grade "Soba Noodles"
Due to its proximity to the Imperial Palace, Honke Owariya has received orders from the palace since ancient times. Originally a confectionery shop, it also naturally received special orders from temples. After the Edo period, as the 12th-generation owner was a devout follower of the Rinzai sect of Japanese Buddhism, Owariya’s soba noodles even became a ceremonial snack served during breaks in Zen Buddhist temple rituals.
5 Problems Faced When Traveling Alone — Can You Still Go Without Speaking the Local Language?
As everyone knows, traveling alone means you have to do everything by yourself — there’s no one to share responsibilities for food, accommodation, or transportation. This has led many to question the idea of solo travel, thinking it’s too troublesome and that it’s better to travel with a companion. While having a good travel buddy is great, a bad one can make you wish you’d just gone alone. In fact, many people have come to realize this and have started their own solo journeys. Before taking the plunge, most will encounter the following doubts:
Engineering marvel！See the world’s longest floating bridge in Seattle
According to atlasobscura.com, spanning Lake Washington, this highway in Seattle named State Route 520 is 40 meters longer than the old bridge and is also the world’s longest floating bridge. It officially replaced the old one in 2016.
3,454 meters above sea level！One of Switzerland’s legends — The world’s highest “chocolate shop”
When it comes to Swiss specialties, chocolate is definitely one of them. As the world’s largest producer of chocolate, the technological evolution of chocolate in Switzerland has become an important part of the country’s lore. To taste or even see a chocolate shop in Switzerland, a visit to the world’s highest chocolate shop, located at the summit of the Jungfrau mountain, is well worth the trip. Inside, you can witness the chocolate-making process and enjoy the breathtaking high-altitude views from Europe’s rooftop.
A Century-Old Taipei Snack Tour: Shark Sashimi and Brown Sugar Rice Vermicelli Ice
Back in the familiar old Taipei area, we visited Chailiao Shark Sashimi on Liangzhou Street—a shop said to be over a hundred years old, likely known only to the older generation in the past. At noon, I picked up a piece of pork rib from Ajiao Braised Pork at Taiping Market, then walked here. Thankfully, on such a hot day, after enjoying the shark sashimi, I could head straight to the nearby Yijiaozi for some ice cream, another old shop.
New Taipei City Has an “Angel’s Secret Spot” – Just a 5-Minute Hike Away!
After just a five-minute walk along a mountain trail, you’ll arrive at Dream Lake, known as the “angel’s secret spot.” Surrounded by mountains and shrouded in mist, Dream Lake seems to freeze time, making visitors forget the hours as they relax here. For those looking to get some exercise while enjoying the view of the mountains below, you can continue on the Xinshan Trail. The view from the summit is breathtaking, featuring cliffs and massive sandstone walls that make for stunning photos.
World’s First! A Must-Try Summer Treat — Marshmallow Ice Pops Loved by Dessert Enthusiasts
Marshmallows are like soft, fluffy clouds, and their melt-in-your-mouth sweetness has always been widely loved. But have you ever tried a marshmallow ice pop? These pops feature various ice cream flavors coated in thick layers of marshmallow, topped with mini donuts, jumping candies, and other toppings. Not only are they novel and unique, but they also offer a distinctive flavor that has dessert lovers raving.
The Best Travel Companions: 8 Must-Listen Chinese Songs for Your Trips
Music is not only a remedy for the soul but can sometimes become your greatest travel companion. Whether you're on a train, having a meal, or waiting in line, having music by your side can make even the wait enjoyable. Below are 8 songs you should definitely have on your phone while traveling—they’ll accompany you through every journey.
Taichung / Hualien – Hong Kong one-way from NT$198 Valid through July next year
From September 20 to September 22, HK Express is offering discounted one-way flights from Taichung / Hualien to Hong Kong, starting at just NT$198.
The Fengyu Bridge in Chengyang Eight Villages brings blessings and happiness. "Sitting with the girls" lets you romance beautiful Dong women.
"Guilin’s scenery is the best under heaven, but the Dong ethnic charm is found in Sanjiang." Sanjiang Dong Autonomous County is located in northern Guangxi, bordering Hunan and Guizhou provinces, covering a total area of 2,454 square kilometers. It is home to ethnic groups including the Dong, Miao, Yao, Zhuang, and Han, with a population of about 380,000, of which the Dong people account for 57%. In Sanjiang, wooden stilt-style architecture can be seen everywhere, with over 120 of the most distinctive Dong-style Fengyu Bridges and more than 200 drum towers, earning it the title "Hometown of Bridges and Towers in the World."
Hey there, guys and girls across from you！Check out the fun ladder game on Seoul Metro for an entertaining ride
Do you sleep, daydream, or stare at your smartphone while commuting? Seoul’s subway has recently gotten a little more interesting—with a game design featuring “I・SEOUL・U” on the floor of train cars on Line 6. This interactive game encourages passengers to engage with others around them, offering an alternative to being glued to your device and making the subway car feel a little less cold and impersonal.
Attention meat sauce lovers！Follow Google Maps to explore 689 meat sauce delicacies in Tainan
The "Tainan Meat Sauce Food Theme Map" has compiled 332 local rice with meat sauce shops, 51 rice cake spots, 28 pasta eateries, 131 plain noodle joints, 28 stir-fried rice noodle vendors, 63 bowl rice shops, 38 danzai noodle houses, and 18 other meat sauce dishes across Tainan — a total of 689 food spots are all marked on the map, ensuring visitors from all over can eat their fill in Tainan.
Cathay Pacific Hong Kong $3,405 | Los Angeles round trip from $17,500 plus free SIM card
From now until September 23, Cathay Pacific and Dragonair are offering promotions on flights departing Taiwan for destinations such as Fukuoka, Bangkok, Beijing, and Los Angeles. Among them, round-trip flights to Los Angeles start from $17,500, and each ticket also comes with one free T-Mobile SIM card for the U.S.