Travel
The entire lake and mountain view is absolutely stunning！ Discover the dreamy homestays around Sun Moon Lake in Nantou
Nantou’s Sun Moon Lake captivates travelers with its breathtaking lakeside scenery and mountain views. Surrounded by lush forests, its tranquil space allows city dwellers to unwind and embrace a slower pace of life. When visiting this beautiful lake, you simply must stay at a similarly gorgeous homestay to fully enjoy the experience. 《ETtoday Eastday News Cloud》 has specially selected two distinctive homestays near Sun Moon Lake. Not only do they offer spectacular views, but their rooms also feature uniquely creative designs that are sure to delight anyone with a love for charm and whimsy！
20th Anniversary in Asia-Pacific – GODIVA Chocolate Ice Cream Special at NT$160
To celebrate its 20th anniversary in the Asia-Pacific region, the renowned Belgian chocolate brand GODIVA has launched a limited-edition City Collection chocolate gift box, containing 15 classic GODIVA chocolates. Additionally, the brand’s highly popular chocolate ice cream is also available at a special promotional price of NT$160 for a limited time.
A star-studded night sky above the fairy-tale castle-style “New” Campsite in Hsinchu
In that one-thousandth of a second, your smile under the blue sky will last forever, as I endlessly wait for time to let me spin the starry sky with my camera in hand. I’m just being stubborn—I want my kind of camping, taking you forward, going wild.
Spring Picnics, Floral Art & Nighttime Street Food – 4 Must-Visit Markets in Kaohsiung During the Holiday
Have you figured out where to go during the 4-day holiday? Want to escape the gloomy weather up north? Head to Kaohsiung for a vacation. During the holiday, Kaohsiung is hosting four major markets. In this springtime season, spend your days lounging on the grass for picnics, soaking up the sun, browsing floral art and handmade goods, then head to the Pier-2 night market stalls in the evening for delicious street food. Enjoy a relaxing weekend from morning to night.
No need to wait for summer—the green-clad Laomei Rock Pools are here, plus a hidden gem of sea sounds scenery
Located in Shimen District, New Taipei City, the “Laomei Rock Pools” are Taiwan’s only rock pool landscape and quite well-known. In previous years, they would only turn lush green around April, but this winter’s higher-than-usual temperatures have led to particularly thriving seaweed, which had already greened up most of the area by early January. Now, as we approach March and the season gradually shifts into spring, these green seaweeds are even denser than they were in January—just snap a photo to capture the unique natural beauty of vast green algae.
Netizens praise it as a “new taste bud experience”! Tainan’s quirky dish “Clam Soy Milk Noodle Soup”
In the ever-evolving world of cuisine, many seemingly mismatched pairings can create astonishing sparks. The quirky dish “Clam Soy Milk Noodle Soup,” which blends Eastern and Western elements along with a hint of spices for flavor, offers an unforgettable taste and texture that has earned widespread praise from netizens and become a signature dish of the restaurant.
228 Holiday: Extended Hours at Children's Amusement Park and Maokong Gondola
Extra thoughtful move: In response to the four-day 228 holiday, Taipei Rapid Transit Corporation announced that the Maokong Gondola and Children's Amusement Park will extend their operating hours, inviting the public to ride the gondola and visit the amusement park to celebrate the holiday. Details of the 228 holiday operating schedule are as follows:
The magical Chaojing Park features flying broomsticks and a 6-meter-high nautilus slide
Keelung’s Chaojing Park has transformed into a magical movie scene!! Coastal line, flying broomsticks, 6-meter-high nautilus slide, sandbox area, hiking trails, a great picnic spot in Keelung to fly kites. Aside from Bitou Fishing Port, which has plenty of open grassy areas for kite flying and weekend markets, now even Chaojing Park has become something truly special. A fantastical movie-like scene has emerged in this park nestled between mountains and the sea. Come here for a day out on the holidays!!
A true test of human nature:台南’s unmanned “honest” stores and flower shop
Are humans inherently good or bad? When a store has no staff or surveillance cameras, would you still willingly pay for what you take? In the Tainan area, there are two “honest stores”—one sells flowers, the other drinks. The shelves are full of goods, with no employees watching over or helping with checkout. Whether or not you pay is entirely up to your conscience, making it quite a test of human nature. When a store has no staff, will you still “remember” to pay?
Does France also have a "lantern festival"? Lyon’s century-old Festival of Lights blends Eastern and Western tech aesthetics
According to Thrillist, this lantern festival called Fête des Lumières is held annually on December 8 and dates back to the mid-19th century. It originated mainly in connection with a plague; at the time, southern France was suffering greatly from the plague, and officials prayed to the Virgin Mary that if she could drive away the plague, they would honor her.
Kaohsiung’s Playful New Wave of International Cuisine: Tender and Chewy Red Wine Cherry Duck Breast
With its lofty, high-quality design façade, this dining venue seamlessly blends food and wine into everyday life, offering guests the comfort of being at home.
Better to take out instead? 6 “Instagrammable” street foods that are all the rage
Modern foodies have high standards—even their drinks and desserts must double as fashion accessories. They need to be not only delicious but also photogenic, and both desires must be met at once. ETtoday Ettoday News Cloud has specially selected 6 Instagram-worthy street foods that you can take with you and snap naturally enticing photos right on the street.
Q-soft crepe crust + crispy caramel is just wickedly good — the viral "baked crème brûlée crepe" in Kaohsiung
Trust the seasoned travelers among us — when in Japan, you simply must try a Japanese-style crepe. Cute enough to photograph and blissful to eat, with its soft yet slightly chewy batter, generous whipped cream, and fresh strawberries, the dreamy flavor lingers long after the last bite. But you don’t have to fly all the way to Japan to enjoy that happiness again — just head straight to Mac&Hill in Kaohsiung.
Terraced Castle in the Dutch Valley – Witnessing the Rise and Fall of Royal Nobility
Nestled in the magnificent Jekerdal Valley, near the border area between the Netherlands and Belgium, this is the only unique terraced castle in the Benelux region, Ch
A place loved by all the artsy souls – a one-day trip around Taichung’s Audit Village
Walking a little further down Zhongxing Street, where the “Fantasy Green Light Project” is located, you’ll come across another cluster of old houses – this is Audit Village. As the name suggests, it used to be a government site. Nowadays, more and more creative shops have moved in, and they also host various interactive workshops.
Due to a hotel fire, the Lady M Crystal Plaza counter will be temporarily closed on February 25.
A fire broke out in the Chanel warehouse of the underground luxury street at Crystal Plaza Hotel at 3 a.m. on the 25th. Although the fire was successfully extinguished in just over an hour, the power system has not yet fully recovered. Lady M’s official Facebook page announced that the Crystal Plaza counter will be temporarily closed on February 25.
Being single is great too！ Go on a trip with your besties — get free manicures, eyelash extensions, and even enjoy a spa treatment with your stay
No partner to accompany you during the holiday? Go on a girls’ trip with your sisters and treat yourself well！ Tainan Crystal Hotel has designed a variety of accommodation packages for different groups. For example, there’s a besties getaway package tailored for budget-conscious girls — stay and enjoy manicure and eyelash extension services, so you can stay pretty throughout your vacation. There’s also a family photo memorial package perfect for quality family time, where a professional photographer will capture wonderful memories for the whole family.
Speak your love out loud！Taichung Chingmei’s super romantic art installation is only here until 2/28
Taichung Chingmei Eslite Greenery Boulevard has a new photogenic highlight—and it’s only here until 2/28！In celebration of Valentine’s Day, Chingmei has launched the “Speak Your Love Out Loud” art installation. With its large pink design and eye-catching “I LOVE YOU BABY” lettering, plus a running LED display cycling through “I love you” in various languages, it has instantly become a must-visit spot for couples, spreading happiness to everyone around！
Once a refuge, now attracting international photographers—Morocco’s blue town is super romantic
The entire town is surrounded by bright blue, as if immersed in a deep blue ocean. How can it be so romantic? The old town of Chefchaouen in Morocco will definitely make you run out of battery on your camera three times over!
Kaohsiung’s Qijin isn’t just about the old street—explore the blue-and-white world at the lighthouse and uncover historical charm at the battery fort.
When visiting Qijin by ferry, don’t just grab some seafood and stroll through the old street before heading back. Walk along the bustling Miaotian Road, pass through Jixiang Street, and you’ll enter a relatively tranquil scenic area. Following the playful signs, to your right is the “Qihou Lighthouse”; to your left is the “Qihou Battery Fort.” Both offer stunning views of the harbor city’s bright seascape.