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Southern Taiwan's stunning seaside hidden gem — spend a night in a "starry sky tent" for just 700,000 TWD!
Located in the Shuangchun Coastal Recreation Area in Tainan’s Beimen District, this spot boasts rich natural ecological landscapes. With breathtaking sea views, vast mangrove forests, and the picturesque "Forest of Forgetfulness" made up of deadwood, it’s a favorite among travelers. This year, 11 new yurt-like "white starlight tents" have been added as a highlight. Just open the skylight and you can stargaze from bed — attracting loads of visitors and becoming super popular!
Limited winter strawberry season flavor debuts—Taiwan’s Q-bounce super healing soufflé thick pancakes!
As a top-tier food battleground, Tainan not only boasts a wide variety of authentic local snacks but has also seen the opening of many adorable and distinctive dessert shops in recent years. Located in Tainan's West-Central District, “Autumn Soufflé Hot · Pancake” specializes in selling soft and fluffy soufflé thick pancakes. Since its opening at the end of April this year, it has attracted many visitors.
Romantic atmosphere at its peak！The Netherlands' No. 1 Maastricht Christmas Market
Visit the Netherlands' top-ranked and Europe's top-ten Maastricht Christmas Market during the holiday season. This bustling Christmas market is surprisingly not overloaded with Christmas decorations. Most vendors sell hot food instead. Exotic winter cuisine and mulled wine warm the hearts and stomachs of travelers from all over the world. Whether during the day or at night, the Christmas market exudes different layers of beauty.
Oops, you’ve overspent without realizing it—7 common “unnecessary” extra expenses while traveling
With the rise of more budget airlines, the cost of traveling has significantly decreased, and more people are embarking on budget trips. However, for those traveling on a budget, it’s best to avoid unnecessary expenses whenever possible:
A Pink Wonderland: Yunlin’s Beauty Tree Pink Avenue for Romantic Strolls Under Petals
The romantic scene of pink cherry blossom petals falling like rain in Japanese dramas is surely familiar to many. But did you know Taiwan has its own dreamy version? The Beauty Tree Avenue in Huwei, Yunlin, is breathtakingly beautiful. Strolling along the two-kilometer-long pink avenue feels like time standing still, making autumn—the crisp and clear season—perfect for couples seeking a pink-themed date.
A Taipei veteran reopens in Kaohsiung — savor tender "roast duck" as good as five-star hotel fare
When it comes to Yancheng’s Old Zhengxing, it was once a long-established Jiangsu–Zhejiang cuisine restaurant in Kaohsiung, operating for sixty years. Due to the owner’s advanced age, they eventually chose to retire, which many found regrettable. Later, the successor of Old Zhengxing, Kele Ge (Coke Brother), used his nickname as the shop name and aimed to revive the Old Zhengxing legacy.
Matcha latte from Ise, Japan—free “trio soft serve” is sheer heaven!
A wave of vibrant green matcha fever is sweeping across Taiwan, and it has now reached Taoyuan. Locals in the region who love matcha have surely heard of the refreshing Japanese-British style matcha café “MaChaGen MatchaMoto.” Starting now, simply download the ETtoday ETTODAY News Cloud app and you can enjoy a complimentary dessert!
Miaoli Nanzhuang Food Cheat Sheet: Smoked Duck Heads, Osmanthus Ice, and Wheel Cakes
Several friends from Nanzhuang have said, “There’s so much delicious food in Nanzhuang, so why does everyone only come here for Gougou noodles?” Under pressure—and demands—from a bunch of their Nanzhuang buddies, they’ve finally revealed their hidden local gems in Nanzhuang!
New Instagrammable Spot in Taichung: A Dreamy Color Block Wonderland That Shines by Day and Glows by Night
A surreal block space has emerged outdoors at the Chiayi Museum of Fine Arts (Qinmei Art Museum)! This exhibition features large-scale geometric installation art made from purple, yellow, and blue acrylic color panels. Whether it's the sunlight during the day casting a candy-like burst of vibrant hues on the artworks, or the evening lights breathing dazzling new life into the pieces—both are breathtakingly beautiful.
The "fighting nation" travels like this: Russia's travel concept car that "carries the home along" is insanely cool!
Packing luggage when going out is the most exhausting part—there’s always something you want to bring but can’t. Why not just take your whole home on the road? This astonishing concept might become a reality soon. According to the UK's Daily Mail, Russia has already launched such a camper vehicle that folds up a home and carries it in a truck!
Score bargains and explore creativity！ A complete guide to Taipei’s 7 top “second-hand flea markets”
As environmental awareness grows, some items may no longer be of use to you, and throwing them away seems a pity—yet they could be treasures to others. This is the essence of second-hand market exchanges. ETtoday and the Dongsen News Cloud have handpicked 7 second-hand markets in the Greater Taipei area. Whether you’re hunting for deals or seeking creative inspiration, a stroll through these spots might just yield unexpected treasures!
Find Zeniba with Chihiro together on the Kyoto Sea Railway—just like in Spirited Away!
Want to step right into a scene from Spirited Away? A section of the Miyazu Line on the Kyoto Tango Railway crosses a scenic sea railway bridge. As the train travels along this single-track bridge, passengers are greeted by endless ocean views on both sides—mirroring the iconic moment when Chihiro and No-Face ride the train to visit Zeniba in the movie. This spot always draws crowds eager to snap photos.
Costa Rica Boeing 727 Plane Suite – Sloths and Toucans Visible from the Window
Most people wouldn’t want to spend the night on a plane unless they had no other choice. But in Central America, there’s a hotel suite made from a retired airplane where guests can spend the night inside the aircraft — a truly unique experience.
The "2016 Taiwan Coffee Festival" kicks off on December 17 – Learn free latte art from professional instructors
Not sure how to get started with coffee? The "2016 Taiwan Coffee Festival" might just give you some inspiration. To coincide with the marketing campaign for the 2017 Taiwan Lantern Festival, the 14th edition of the "2016 Taiwan Coffee Festival" has been postponed to open on December 17 and will run until December 25. The six-day event will be held in the Green Tunnel. This year, young coffee entrepreneurs have teamed up with coffee farmers from Gukeng to offer free coffee-themed courses every day from December 19 to 23.
Recommended by local residents in Wanhua: a 50-year-old store serving signature meatball soup and shiitake braised pork rice
If, I mean if, there’s a restaurant that’s super famous—or one you’ve been longing to try for ages—do you unconsciously raise your expectations and standards? Maybe even hold it up to scrutiny with a mental magnifying glass? I do, at least when it comes to this place, a Wanhua-local favorite that I had to visit four times before finally getting a seat. That’s how it is.
Love taking photos at Taoyuan Airport when traveling abroad? Free Instagram photo printing at Terminal 2
A free Instagram photo printing machine has been quietly installed in the D5 waiting area of Terminal 2 at Taoyuan International Airport (next to Chanmeng Duty-Free Shop). With just four simple steps and 30 seconds, you can print out your beautiful Instagram photos. One print per person. The machine is expected to be available for three months, so keep an eye out if you’re passing by.
Beautiful Day and Night: The Highly Photogenic "Moon Shadow Over the Lake" at Chiayi’s Lantan Reservoir
When it comes to the Lantan Scenic Area in Chiayi, one must mention its signature fountain water dance show. But not long ago, a new landmark decorative art piece, "Moon Shadow Over the Lake," was added, allowing visitors to enjoy not only the beautiful water dance at night but also take photos with this unique artwork during the day.
15 Easy-Access Spots in Taipei to Watch the "Taipei 101 New Year's Eve Fireworks & Light Show"
This year, the number of fireworks at the Taipei 101 New Year’s Eve show has been halved to just over 10,000, but for the first time, they will be combined with 800 special effects lights. How it will all come together is something to look forward to. However, if you’d rather not brave the crowds at the Taipei 101 plaza, ETtoday and the Dongsen News Cloud have compiled a list of 15 alternative spots where you can still catch the fireworks — and enjoy a "comparatively" quieter experience. Start planning with your friends and family now on where to watch this year’s show Up!
Hong Kong man “runs” to Tainan to open a healthy eatery—Devil Meal or Angel Meal, which will you choose?
Previously, when passing by Minquan Road, I noticed a shop undergoing renovation on the roadside. My first instinct was that it would be a coffee shop. I passed by several more times but didn’t see any signs of it opening, so I gradually forgot about it. Then one day, I saw the owner of Rongyu Ice Room come in for breakfast. I quickly asked him for details, and the very next day, I rushed over to try this place—“Hej nordic 北欧日常.”
Matcha and glutinous rice balls are a perfect match — pour hot matcha over a bowl of red beans. The secret to its deliciousness is right here.
Recently, Guilan’s matcha glutinous rice balls have exploded in popularity. With one bite, you can watch the matcha filling slowly ooze out of the rice ball, filling you with happiness. On a cold winter day, nothing beats enjoying a warm dessert. In the summer, the Japanese-style dessert shop “Ice ◆ Kakigōri,” known for its matcha-based shaved ice, has launched an eye-catching winter hot food item — Matcha Red Bean Fresh Milk.