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Taipei’s Ultra-Thick Hamburg Steak Rice Omelet—Only Available in the Evening on Weekdays!
The Hōko Western Food at Siping Street mainly serves hamburg steaks and rice omelets. On weekdays, it’s only open in the evening and only offers set meals that require reservations—I’m not too interested in that. But on weekends at noon, they only take walk-ins, selling hamburg steaks and rice omelets individually, which is perfect for a casual, laid-back visit.
A "glam pig" in a skirt and nail polish appears at San Francisco Airport
Are you a nervous traveler? Would seeing a pig walking around the airport cheer you up? According to the UK's Daily Mail, to help ease passengers' anxiety, San Francisco International Airport has hired a "glam pig" named LiLou to entertain travelers — and few can resist breaking into a smile when they see her.
A Hidden Café at Taipei Main Station: Cultural Merchandise + Historic Vibes Like You’re in the Japanese Colonial Era
Located at No. 8, Kyomachi, on Bo’ai Road near bustling Taipei Main Station, this café is run by a couple. It has a cozy vibe, serving only coffee and light bites. Interestingly, it sits right across from the historic Futai Street Mansion in Taipei City. As a special promotion, starting now, download the "ETtoday EBC News Cloud" app, and you’ll get a 10% discount on all in-store purchases.
A forest in the city! Enjoy a cup of coffee in the Mud Nest Cave — a hidden new photo spot
Traveling back to prehistoric times and sipping coffee in an organic cave? Just imagining it is such a striking contrast of images. Located in downtown Zhubei, the “Houshi Settlement” features a cave made with mud instead of concrete, bamboo strips instead of steel bars, and natural materials such as glutinous rice, rice bran, and straw — creating this earthy “Mud Nest.” A classic example of green architecture, it’s definitely a major eye-catching highlight.
Watch the sunrise from your room – 4 selected Yilan hotels with views of the "Turtle Mountain Sunrise"
The countdown to welcoming 2017 has begun — have you decided where to greet the first light of the new year? Yilan is famous for the stunning "Turtle Mountain Sunrise," making it a top choice for travelers watching the dawn. ETtoday EBC News has compiled a list of 4 hotels in Yilan that offer direct views of Guishan Island, allowing you to comfortably welcome the first light of the new year together with family and friends without even leaving your hotel.
The super dreamy Ferris wheel without the crowds!* Children’s New Playground also offers free entry.
This was our second visit to the Children’s New Playground. Last time we came for the Tigger musical, which also happened to be in the evening. We learned from the official website that on weekends in December, the playground stays open late and you can enter for free if dressed in Christmas-themed attire. So we specially brought the Tiger & Dragon brothers to experience the Christmas vibe at the Children’s New Playground. There’s even a dedicated underground parking lot for the playground just around the corner.
Tigerair Taiwan’s early bird deals are back again – flights on 5 routes start from NT$799, with sales starting Dec 28
The second wave of Tigerair Taiwan’s 2017 summer schedule promotional sales kicks off again this Wednesday (Dec 28)! This early bird promotion includes 5 routes not available in the first wave: Taoyuan-Hakodate, Taoyuan-Okayama, Taoyuan-Naha (Okinawa), Taoyuan-Fukuoka, and Kaohsiung-Naha (Okinawa), with one-way untaxed fares starting from NT$799. The sale runs from 10:00 AM on Dec 28, 2016 to 11:59 PM on Dec 30, 2016.
I do! A special feature on Taiwan’s 10 most “wedding-dreamy” romantic churches
Walking down the aisle in a white wedding dress is a pure white dream for many girls. Want to hint to your long-time boyfriend or give your girlfriend a romantic proposal trip? Below we’ve rounded up 10 romantic churches across Taiwan — European-style churches, rainbow churches, all-white churches — all stunning day or night, and you might just find yourself saying “I do” in the romantic atmosphere.
The crystal church on the lake is super photogenic, and there are also adorable alpacas to keep you company.
Being able to experience a foreign-like scene without leaving the country is great value. There’s a crystal church made entirely of transparent glass, with a triangular building standing on the lakeside boardwalk. Inside the church are several chairs, while flowers decorate the exterior. No matter the angle, the photos turn out incredibly dreamy, as if you’ve been instantly transported to Europe. It’s not far away—it’s located at “Futian Garden Farm” near Cihu in Daxi, Taoyuan.
Always fully booked daily—the 3 must-try beef noodles in Taichung with a refreshing, authentic veteran village flavor
It’s said online that there are three must-try beef noodles in Taichung, one of which is 【Hunan Flavor Beef Noodles】. The main branch is on Jingwu Road, but there’s also a branch on Huamei Street near my place. As for which one tastes better, opinions really vary. I vaguely remember my first time trying Hunan Flavor was seven years ago, but my memory of the taste back then is quite blurry. Still, you can see it fills up immediately after opening every noon, so I recently found time to revisit it. The tricky part around here is probably parking—motorcycles are fine, but for cars, you’ll need to find spots on Gongyi Road or Zhongming South Road.
Right on the cliff—it's wild!! Would you dare to stay at this glass hotel designed in Dubai, perched on the Alps?
If you're someone who loves pushing limits and trying new things, you might just love this hotel—located right on the cliffs of the Alps, and it may become a reality in the future.
Feels like an instant trip abroad—Taoyuan’s themed kitchen combines flair bartending with tropical island cuisine
“Hide and Seek Themed Kitchen” is Taiwan’s first Tiki bar that blends flair bartending with Tiki style and island-inspired dishes. It’s tucked away in Guangming Park, Zhongli District, Taoyuan City. The outdoor dining area is full of tropical vibes with wooden carvings, lounge chairs, and umbrellas, while the interior is immersed in rich island and ocean aesthetics. Here, you can perfectly merge with nature and the wild, enjoying an indescribable sense of freedom and relaxation. The menu offers a wide variety of choices.
Test your courage: Stand atop the 30-story-high "ski jump" from the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics and your legs will go weak
Audiences who have seen the movie *Eddie the Eagle* likely know a bit about the sport of ski jumping. Though the thrill of athletes leaping from a 30-story platform is nerve-wracking, it’s hard not to be captivated by this stunning extreme sport. This time, *ETtoday EBC News Cloud* traveled to Gangwon Province, South Korea, to give you an exclusive look at the ski jumping venue for the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics.
Seasonal Exclusive: Golden Metasequoias Reflecting by the Lake — A Hidden Gem in Hsinchu That’s Purely Dreamy
There’s another hidden spot to admire metasequoias, and following Bade Pond, “Liutang” in Beibu Township, Hsinchu, has recently gone viral among netizens for its metasequoia views, attracting many visitors to make a pilgrimage and take photos. As the name suggests, “Liutang” has six large ponds, whose surfaces perfectly reflect the rows of metasequoias. On sunny days, adorned with blue skies and white clouds, it feels like stepping through a magical portal into a foreign land, making it hard to put your camera down.
Beautiful both day and night！The romantic lighting of wind turbines at Gaomei Wetlands makes it a great spot for a nighttime date.
Have you seen the illuminated wind turbines at Gaomei Wetlands at night? To extend the beauty of the sunset, Taiwan Power Company and the Taichung City Government held the “Winds of Change – Power and Nature Coexisting” event on the 25th, lighting up 10 wind turbines facing the sea. The sight of the “wind turbine sunset” blends into the landscape, with halos reflecting on the sea surface, adding a romantic touch to the evening Gaomei Wetlands and making it a new hotspot for couples’ dates.
Taipei’s “Ningxia Night Market” Cheat Sheet – A Dazzling Array of Delicacies
Hehehe~ Taiwanese people just love night markets!! This time, due to work, Mimi stayed overnight near Shuanglian Station and, of course, couldn’t miss the “Ningxia Night Market,” which is packed with tons of delicious food!! The night market area was packed with densely crowded shoppers. Sister Mimi had Korean cheese fried chicken and flame dice beef right at the entrance, bought taro buns and lemon grass jelly in the middle, as well as oyster omelets by the roundabout, among many other treats—with many stalls having long lines.
Handmade soba noodles paired with breathtaking snow scenery — a century-old Japanese house hidden in the mountains of Yamagata
What kind of soba noodles are so good that even Japanese people are willing to drive for hours and endure sub-zero temperatures as low as minus 10°C just to come up the mountain for a bite? Located in Mount Zao, Yamagata, “Soba Q Jin’ya” offers an experience like no other. Tucked away from the hustle and bustle, this place is not easy to find, but once you arrive, you’ll be greeted by pristine nature and a view that’s hard to forget.
Hike the Millennium Forest Trail in Pyeongchang and marvel at the stunning Octagonal Nine-Story Stone Pagoda at Woljeongsa Temple’s Third Gate!
Nestled within Mount Odaesan National Park in Pyeongchang, Gangwon Province, South Korea, lies Woljeongsa Temple — an ancient temple with a history of nearly 1,400 years. Established during the reign of Queen Seondeok of Silla, this historic site is a key center of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism. Aside from enshrining the genuine relics of Sakyamuni Buddha, it is also said to be the permanent residence of the Bodhisattva Manjushri, making it one of the country’s foremost Buddhist sacred sites.
Year-end travel to Hokkaido? Japan forecasts heavy snow one day before New Year's Eve
Hokkaido in Japan experienced a once-in-a-half-century blizzard during the Christmas holiday. Not only did Sapporo city accumulate up to 91 cm of snow, but over 6,000 travelers were stranded at New Chitose Airport until just two days ago when they finally managed to board their return flights. On the 27th, the Japan Meteorological Agency released its “Year-End and New Year Weather Forecast,” once again warning that there is a high likelihood of heavy snowfall in Hokkaido on the 29th, urging travelers to stay alert.
Pink fluffy monsters go viral: Dreamy "two-tone chiffon cakes" feature random daily color clashes
Remember those swimming ring-themed specialty shops that went viral that summer? Cute swimming rings, flamingos, and ice cream became the most colorful summer memories. Located in downtown Tainan, Machinoto Design has now launched a new product—the "fluffy monster chiffon cake."