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Must-Grab at the Travel Expo: Top 10 Popular All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Restaurant Discount Vouchers Roundup
The annual Taipei International Travel Fair is just around the corner. Aside from snatching up travel deals, many are already eyeing buffet restaurant vouchers from major hotels. ETtoday EBC has compiled a list of discount offers from ten popular all-you-can-eat buffet restaurants—perfect for those looking to save some money!
Let’s all work together to “guide the butterflies into the valley!” Help the Euploea butterflies find their warm home again.
It’s butterfly-watching season again!“The 2016–2017 Taiwan Maolin Purple Butterfly Valley ~ Biennial Butterfly-Watching Season Series of Events” will grandly kick off on November 5th. For nearly five months, in addition to hosting a variety of rich activities, efforts will be made to carry out a “nectar plant planting” campaign to restore the comfortable habitat for Euploea butterflies, which have decreased due to environmental damage caused by Typhoons Morakot and Megi. Those who participate in predicting the dates when the butterflies enter the valley or begin their northern migration may even have a chance to win an iPhone 7.
All the aesthetic photos are taken here—the dramatic grey staircase at the Museum of Site 13-Ling!
Designed by renowned Taiwanese architect Sun De-hong, the Museum of Site 13-Ling has won numerous top architectural awards. Its irregular, unconventional exterior, built largely with fair-faced concrete, gives the entire structure a strong industrial-style grey visual impact. From the moment you step into the park, you’ll find yourself instinctively reaching for your camera to capture every angle. Among these, the grey staircases—both indoors and outdoors—have unexpectedly become popular photo spots among netizens.
Breathtaking Autumn Scenic Spots: Top 5 Hidden “Autumn Leaf” Spots in Osaka
Autumn offers various joys such as “Sports Autumn,” “Reading Autumn,” and “Appetite Autumn,” but don’t forget to fully enjoy the beauty of the season. As autumn arrives and the weather cools down, the trees gradually turn red, creating a stunning sight. MATCHA has selected five excellent maple leaf viewing spots in Osaka and introduces them in this article.
Kaohsiung also has adorable monster ice cream treats — the butterfly pea flower gradient “Blue Little Monster” is super popular
The wildly popular matcha monster ice in Taichung, with its cute appearance, has drawn many dessert lovers to take photos and check in. Now, southern Taiwan has a new adorable monster character making appearances too. A small ice shop tucked away in the alleys of Kaohsiung’s Xinxingjiang shopping district is serving up fun-to-photo, fun-to-eat, and delicious monster ice that’s ready to heal your heart.
Retro industrial-style hostel in Hualien where you can trade performances, art, cooking skills, or more for free accommodation
In recent years, Taiwan has seen a growing trend of work-exchange stays, where travelers earn free lodging by offering their labor. This not only saves on accommodation costs but also allows guests to spend more time in different cities and deeply experience local life. What sets this youth hostel in Hualien apart from other homestays is that guests can also exchange accommodations by performing music, creating artwork, cooking, and more.
Absolutely Instagrammable: Japan’s 3 Must-Visit “Fairy Tale Villages” Where You Can Step into Moomin’s Home
It’s become a trend to show off unique photo spots on Facebook and Instagram. If you’re aiming for dreamy, fairy-tale-style photos, there’s nothing better than visiting an actual fairy-tale village. Japan has three must-visit “fairy tale villages” featuring romantic scenes that feel like stepping into a storybook world — plus a Moomin theme park. Don’t miss these spots if you want the most magical and picturesque photos.
Get notified before prices rise: 7 tips to find cheap flights using Google Flights
Google has recently added a flight price alert feature to its Google Flights search service, allowing busy users who don’t have time to compare prices on a computer to receive the latest flight fare information on their mobile phones. The international website Huffingtonpost has also listed seven advantages that make Google Flights better than other sites, turning it into your personal travel agent.
Tainan’s Egg Cake Pioneer Introduces Sauce Series — Filled with Surprising Ice Cream
Trust egg cakes to be a beloved national snack for many — their crispy, slightly charred crust paired with a soft, fluffy interior delivers an instant burst of hot, delicious goodness with every bite. Truly delightful. This time, ETtoday EBC News Cloud is introducing a shop that breaks from tradition by adding rich fillings and even unexpected creativity — truly one-of-a-kind.
A Dual-City Liquor Journey in Shandong ~ Set Sail and Enjoy Qingdao, Indulge in Daming Lake in Jinan
Travel can be incredibly artistic too！ For literary and artistic souls, the natural and historical journey they love most is none other than Shandong. Enjoy the thrill of sailing in Qingdao, savor premium locally brewed beer, then explore the historic city of Jinan and admire the beauty of Daming Lake — an experience full of joy.
New Ways to Explore Hainan Island！A Fresh Experience on the West Line High-Speed Rail – A Complete Island Tour
A Taiwan island loop may be common, but a Hainan island loop? Now that’s something special！Hainan Island has recently become a popular travel destination. The classic movie “If You Are the One 2” was filmed here, and many celebrities have even chosen this place to get engaged. Travel around the entire island to experience Hainan’s romantic charm, local culture, and high-tech transportation. Set off now！
Ring in the New Year in Xi'an！ Lintong Aman Spring Resort Welcomes the Spring Festival
Want to experience a different Lunar New Year vibe? Ring in the Year of the Rooster by immersing yourself in the grandeur of a great nation. Head to Xi’an, the ancient capital of Shaanxi province, where the history of thirteen dynasties offers the most fascinating New Year traditions. Put on new clothes, wear new hats, savor Xi’an’s festive delicacies, and reunite with family to celebrate the New Year holiday.
Forgotten Edges and Drifting Tales: A Floating Café Hides in Shilin’s Shizitou
This forgotten community presents a stark contrast to the bustling vibrancy of Taipei. Its aging buildings and desolate roads make it hard to believe that this place is just a bridge away from the city center. Yet, on this seemingly lonely "island," an incongruously striking café appears—viewed from afar, it looks as if it’s floating in midair—standing solitary on a vacant lot beside the riverbank.
Light of Taiwan — Wu Pao-chun Awarded “UIBC 2016 World’s Best Baker”
Recommended by the Taipei Pastry & Bakery Association, Taiwan’s baking luminary Wu Pao-chun traveled to Brazil to receive the “UIBC 2016 World’s Best Baker” award. Wu expressed his gratitude to the Taipei Pastry & Bakery Association for the nomination, which enabled him to represent Taiwan in winning this honor. However, he emphasized that this was not just a personal achievement but rather recognition from the UIBC for Taiwan’s entire baking industry.
New Sogo Japan Fair Kicks Off – Top 6 Must-Try Authentic Japanese Foods
The New Sogo Japan Product Fair officially launched on the 28th. This time, New Sogo specially visited well-known local shops in Hokkaido, Okinawa, and other regions to invite a variety of authentic Japanese foods to Taiwan, including Osaka’s century-old Jiyoken, where you can enjoy their signature half-boiled sunny-side-up egg curry rice without leaving the country.
Clear cookies to prevent airlines from detecting you — 7 expert tips to save on flight tickets
The UK's Daily Mail interviewed two travel experts about how to snag cheap airfare. They said that Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays usually have relatively lower prices. The report includes many practical principles that are well worth a read.
A feast of good looks and great food in one spot—handsome guys, amazing eats, next door to the super-popular curry and omurice rice!
The two trending must-queue eateries featured this time by 《ETtoday Eastday News Cloud》 are popular IG photo spots. These two restaurants were opened together by Show Xian from “College, We’re Talking About It” and his friends. Being Japanese himself, his Sato Curry features an authentic family recipe passed down from his wife’s Japanese side of the family. As for Rokukaku, the owner’s latest creation, it specializes in omurice rice, drawing in plenty of young diners as well!
Late-Night Bistro for Hunks: “Pork Ribs with Wheat Noodles in Broth” — Only 120 Bowls a Day, Available Only If You Queue
As night falls, the aroma wafts from the small food cart, and the late-night bistro under the yellow lights is just getting started. The corner of Kaifeng and Minsheng Roads in Kaohsiung is bustling at 7:10 PM, often with customers lined up in an orderly fashion well before opening time, all just to enjoy a steaming bowl of pork rib wheat noodles. The delicious “rice paste” has earned rave reviews all over the streets and alleys.
Affordable Korean Cuisine in Taichung: Generous Portions of Grilled Copper Plate BBQ & Flavorful Budae Jjigae
This was our fourth visit to Koreatown House. To avoid peak dining hours, we deliberately arrived earlier, around 5:30 PM, but were surprised to find the place already about 80% full. We later learned that Koreatown House actually opens at 4:30 PM — those diners sure know their way around. For Korean cuisine, the prices here are really reasonable, and I found myself tempted to order just about everything on the menu.
The Taipei West Bus Station, which has served the public for over 60 years, is saying goodbye today!
After more than 60 years of operation, the Taipei West Bus Station will cease operations today (29th). In line with the Taipei City Government's West Gateway Plan, the bus routes from Building A of the Taipei West Station will follow the relocation of those from Building B, shifting to four new boarding and alighting points at the North Gate 1 and East Gate 3 of Taipei Main Station starting October 30.