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The plum blossoms are in bloom！ Capture stunning photos along these four scenic plum blossom trails
This year's large day-night temperature differences have caused the plum blossoms to bloom early. In Tainan’s Meiling Scenic Area, they are currently blossoming sporadically, gradually spreading from the mountains down to the foothills. Popular spots to admire the blossoms include Wulong Trail and Fulaishih Century-Old Plum Garden, where you can stroll...
The adorable Duffy Painted Train is here to charm you！ Limited-time dreamy dessert-themed carriages
The painted train connecting the two major Tokyo Disney parks — Disneyland and DisneySea — has always been a must-ride for fans, with its design changing periodically based on themes. Now, Disney has unveiled a brand-new train themed around Duffy, featuring the all-new...
Taiwan’s Amazon Jungle Secret Spot – A Breathtaking Tunnel You Must Visit in Your Lifetime
Dubbed Taiwan’s version of the Amazon jungle secret spot, it’s a dreamlike scenic wonder that every Taiwanese person must see in their lifetime. Glide along by boat into a green tunnel surrounded by mangroves — the movie-like scenery is truly unforgettable. ...
The Secret of the Sistine Cat Church Revealed！Cat Art Masterpiece Collaboration Cups Now Available
The Taipei exhibition attracted nearly 100,000 visitors and received high praise from cat lovers, women, art and culture enthusiasts, and families. The “Cat·Art Museum” is now open at Pier-2 Art Center’s B4 Warehouse in Kaohsiung from today until March 15th！...
Retro Taiwanese-style construction site art at the Steel & Glass Gongjia Art Museum
Taichung’s key hub for art and culture, the Chinchin Museum of Art, kicked off the “Kengo Kuma Material Park” outdoor architecture exhibition in late 2018, laying the groundwork for an international architecture program over the next three years. At the same time, it concluded its current phase, marking the start of a...
A sea of snow-white blossoms: A winter must-see spectacle for dreamy photo ops in a fairy-tale setting
With the recent cold weather, plum blossoms—flowers that bloom more vibrantly as it gets colder—are gradually coming into full bloom. Nantou’s Xinyi Township is a renowned destination for plum blossom viewing, featuring spots such as Fenguitou, Wusongkeng, and Niuchongkeng. Among these, Wusongkeng, not far from Fenguitou, sits at a higher elevation where the plum blossoms are in full, lush bloom...
Buy One Get One Free at Starbucks! Gather your friends for coffee this New Year
The Starbucks Buy One Get One Free promotion is back again！Mark your calendar to enjoy coffee at discounted prices！This time, Starbucks has launched the "Starlight Friends Share" event, running for two consecutive days from January 9th to 10th, with limited-time offers available for just 4 hours each day！...
LEGO also has dragon and lion dances！ Pop-up store launches Chinese New Year-themed gift sets
The Year of the Rat is approaching, and LEGO Taiwan is specially hosting the "LEGO Gives Toys to Welcome the Year of the Rat" event, making a pop-up appearance on the 2F and B2 of Taipei Uni-President Department Store on January 3, 2020. It introduces highly seasonal Asian...
2020 Holiday Travel Guide: Plan Your Nine Long Breaks Now!
Plan your 2020 holiday getaway with this travel guide—adventurers, it’s time to hit the road for those nine long breaks ahead. This year’s Spring Festival holiday spans a generous seven days, starting the day before New Year’s Eve, making it even easier to plan your trip. This article also rounds up the...
Disney Mickey Limited Edition Mouse Year Commemorative Coin – 2 Flash Stores & 5 Channels Fans Must Visit
The 2020 Lunar New Year is approaching. To celebrate the Year of the Rat, Mickey’s zodiac year, with Disney fans around the world, Walt Disney Taiwan has issued the “2020 Mouse of You” commemorative coin for the first time. Only 1,680 coins are available globally,...
Bean curd pudding from Yilan that's all the rage in Taipei — a Japanese-style indie favorite!
This popular bean curd pudding shop has become a hit from Yilan all the way to Taipei. With its Japanese-style indie vibe and handmade bean curd pudding made from natural ingredients, you can’t get a taste of its deliciousness without lining up.
Not Just Trains Anymore: New Transport Options Between Taipei and Hualien
In the past, public transport between Taipei and Hualien was limited to trains. With the opening of the Su-Hua Highway Improvement Project on Provincial Highway 9, the "North–South Hualien Line – Returnee" bus, touted as Taiwan’s most beautiful intercity bus, has also made its debut...
The mountain-lake wonderland looks just like Europe!! Breathtaking views of the redwood trees have moved countless netizens to tears.
It’s like being in Europe—the mountain-lake wonderland lets travelers feel embraced by surrounding peaks while admiring the lake reflecting the rows of redwood trees along its shore. The view is absolutely stunning and has moved many netizens to tears...
A giant ship welcomes visitors to a new hotspot spot in the harbor — the nation’s first convenience store franchise wins the six-year operation rights at Taiwan’s only expressway service area in eastern Taiwan!
The Su’ao Service Area on National Freeway No. 5 is located at the endpoint of Freeway No. 5 and the starting point of the Su-Hua Highway Improvement Project. It has now officially opened to the public. FamilyMart has secured a six-year operating rights contract for the Su’ao Service Area and officially commenced business as of today!
10-Day Limited-Time Theme Park Offer – Enter Six Flags Amusement Park for Just NT$399
With January 11, the date of the presidential election, approaching, many have already booked their tickets to return home to vote and are looking forward to the election. The family-friendly Leofoo Village Theme Park, loved by both kids and adults, has specially launched a “Hometown Folks Returning Home to Vote While Having Fun” promotion to accommodate travelers casting their votes.
A giant ship docks at the harbor—check out this new attraction, where FamilyMart has secured the sole operation of Taiwan’s easternmost freeway service area!
The Su’ao Freeway Service Area, located at the terminus of Freeway No. 5 and the starting point of the Su-Hua Highway Improvement Project, has officially opened. FamilyMart has won the six-year operating rights for the Su’ao Freeway Service Area, and its store has just commenced business!
Take advantage of the yen still at 0.27 before it's gone—2020 Tokyo Olympics travel hot topic
After briefly hitting the long-awaited 0.27 in December 2019, the yen dropped to its recent lowest rate of 0.2783 on December 27 (based on the cash selling rate announced by Bank of Taiwan), then gradually climbed. At the start of 2020, the exchange rate reached 0.2799, soon to bid farewell to 0.27.
Japan’s super-popular giant dinosaur comes to Taiwan！A must-photograph 4-meter-tall complete skeleton
The Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum in Japan is a top choice for many family trips to Japan and one of the few dinosaur-themed museums in the world. This time, in collaboration with Digital Culture and Japan’s Yomiuri Shimbun, it presents the “Super Giant Dinosaur...”
Explore the seaside flower fields and discover Ji’an Town in Hualien — an incredibly fun one-day town adventure!
Explore the seaside flower fields and discover Ji’an Town in Hualien — an incredibly fun one-day town adventure...
Bruno Cafe's 7th branch closes down!
The popular chain coffee brand Bruno Cafe is a favorite among many coffee enthusiasts, but now there’s news that due to underwhelming performance, it plans to shut down seven outlets all at once. ...