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Confirmed: The Michelin Guide is coming to Thailand, with its first edition to be released by the end of 2017
Following the release of the Michelin Guide in Singapore, Shanghai, and Seoul, the Thai edition is set to make its debut. According to Thai media outlet "BK," the Thai government plans to spend 143 million Thai baht to sponsor the publication of the Thai version of the Michelin Guide. The first edition is expected to launch by the end of this year (2017), with the Thai government having signed a five-year contract with Michelin.
It's overflowing with ingredients!! Taipei’s popular soup shop – daily-slaughtered fresh chicken
Located on Qingdao East Road in Zhongzheng District, Taipei, right next to the Legislative Yuan, “Shuangyue Food Co.” specially uses the thigh meat of daily-slaughtered fresh chicken paired with medicinal herbs or vegetables, and carefully simmers it into a nourishing and comforting chicken soup. In addition, there are tender oysters from Dongshi and boneless milkfish belly that are soft and smooth, extremely satisfying to eat. You also can't miss their Chinese herbal-marinated snacks – fragrant and flavorful, they pair perfectly with your meal.
Traffic jams while flower viewing are so painful！Chiayi’s Alishan launches “Rail-Road Combo Ticket” for a relaxing cherry blossom trip up the mountain
As the annual cherry blossom season arrives, the Alishan Flower Festival will also kick off in full swing on March 10. To cope with the crowds, traffic management measures will be implemented on weekends. To encourage visitors to use public transportation, Chiayi Bus and the Alishan Forest Railway Administration jointly launched the “Chiayi to Alishan Rail-Road Combo Ticket” starting March 1, making it easy for people to head up the mountain to enjoy the blossoms.
Customer count exceeds two million — Sushiro holds gratitude event with 10% discount
Celebrating two years in Taiwan and currently operating six branches across the country, conveyor belt sushi chain Sushiro recently announced that its cumulative customer count nationwide has surpassed two million. From March 10 to March 16, the restaurant will hold a major gratitude festival, where customers who dine in-store and then participate in a check-in activity on the branch’s Facebook fan page can enjoy a 10% discount on their meal.
As the ark glides into a forest sanctuary – a floral-themed restaurant that exudes happiness
Traveling to the forest is one of the best ways for modern people to heal their body and soul. Located in Sanyi Township, Miaoli County, the “Green Leaf Ark” centers around the theme of happiness. It cultivates various seasonal flowers and plants such as maple trees, camellias, mountain cherry blossoms, tung flowers, and lilies. As the seasons change, it transforms into different landscapes, making visitors feel like sprites dancing gracefully among blooming flowers.
Must-see for social media stars: The trendiest IG photo spot — "Angel Wings" coming to Taiwan after March 10
A pair of angel wings painted by street artist Colette Miller in Los Angeles has long been a popular IG photo spot. Many people have taken photos with these vibrantly colored angel wings. After the wings went viral, Colette Miller has also left her artwork in countries such as Turkey, Australia, and Cuba. Her first stop in Asia was Taiwan, so friends in Taiwan can now take photos with the angel wings without
Here comes the God of Fortune (Fude Zhengshen)! Taiwan’s first-ever Temple of the God of Wealth Cultural Museum officially opens with free admission
The God of Wealth (Fude Zhengshen) is one of Taiwan’s most representative deities and also one of the most approachable gods to the people. To ensure that the worship of the God of Wealth goes beyond mere rituals and faith, the Taoyuan City Cultural Foundation and local government have specially established Taiwan’s first-ever Temple of the God of Wealth Cultural Museum in Taoyuan District — the area with the highest density of such temples. The museum not only displays statues of the God of Wealth but also features exhibitions on folklore and cultural stories related to the deity, offering rich and diverse content. The Temple of the God of Wealth Cultural Museum officially opened on March 2nd with free entry, adding a new family-friendly, educational, and entertaining destination to Taoyuan.
Soaking your feet in warm water is incredibly relaxing in cold weather—Zhanghua’s Qingshuiyan Hot Spring “free foot bath” is only available until the end of April!
After the completion of the Zhanghua County Qingshuiyan Hot Spring area, the foot soaking pool was opened to the public for free during the Spring Festival, attracting numerous visitors daily. Although currently only foot soaking is available, the steaming hot free hot spring pool remains a small but delightful treat for visitors during the cold winter days. Those who still want to experience it should seize the last chance, as the foot bath facility will remain free only until the end of April.
Girls-only deal alert: 50% off weekend admission tickets at Leofoo Village in March
The 228 long weekend has just ended, and another weekend is coming up soon. Leofoo Village Theme Park is extending its long weekend promotions. On the weekend of March 4 and 5, collect all four mascot images to enjoy entry for four people for just NT$999. In addition, March is packed with special offers, such as half-price weekend tickets for women and a “buy one, get one free” birthday ticket promotion for March birthdays.
Insider’s Secret Spot！Iceland’s Hidden Gem Features a Dreamy “Tiffany Blue” Waterfall
(01.23.2017) This was the first day of our official Iceland road trip, leaving Reykjavik behind. The original plan for the day was to first visit either the “Reykjadalur Hot Springs” or the first stop of the Golden Circle, Þingvellir National Park, before heading to the Tiffany Blue waterfall “Bruarfoss Waterfall” and the other two stops of the Golden Circle—the Geysir geothermal area and Gullfoss Waterfall.
Walk suspended between vertical cliffs – Hualien’s “Chin Bu Zhi Zi Skywalk” to begin trial operations in April
The “Chin Bu Zhi Zi Skywalk,” situated on the cliffs of the “Chin Bu Zhi Zi Cliffs” in Hualien’s Fengbin Township, has finally set a tentative opening date for its trial run. According to the Fengbin Township Office, it is expected to begin trial operations around April at the earliest.
A handy guide to Taiwan’s top 10 March events — will Kaohsiung’s Pier-2 become a zoo?
Spring has sprung, so stop hibernating at home. Starting in March, events across Taiwan are in full swing. Travel information website 《Light Travel》 has compiled a list of the top 10 March events. Whether you want to admire flowers, enjoy art, or even visit a zoo at Kaohsiung’s Pier-2 Special Zone, why not pick a few activities that match your interests and add them to your Light Travel itinerary this holiday?
A Little Travel Joy at Taoyuan Airport: Free Access to A12, A13, and A14a Stations
The free trial period for the Taoyuan Airport MRT has ended, and it officially began service today. To attract passengers, a 50% discount on fares was offered for the first month. However, to serve the 100,000 daily passengers and 30,000 staff members with airport access permits, Taoyuan Airport subsidizes free rides on the Airport MRT within the airport premises, including travel between A12 (Terminal 1), A13 (Terminal 2), and A14a (Airport Hotel Station). Passengers simply need to use an electronic ticket such as an EasyCard or an iPass.
Even harder to get than Lady M’s cakes—perfectly melt-in-your-mouth, sold out before they’re even baked out of the oven.
The famous layered cake Lady M, once only available abroad, finally landed in Taiwan in 2017, making many dessert lovers eager to try and relish it. After the official store opening, getting your hands on Lady M’s classic layered cake was no longer a challenge. However, there’s a legendary layered cake online that’s said to be extremely hard to snag—no physical store, only meet-up sales, yet it sells out instantly the moment orders open, making people even more curious to taste the melt-in-your-mouth magic of this fabled cake.
Eat all the meat you want without breaking the bank: Affordable Korean BBQ spot – tender marinated pork ribs
In Korean BBQ restaurants, domestic pork/beef is usually more expensive, while imported pork/beef is often cheaper. The price difference can typically range from 1.5 to 2 times, and Korean beef can be even pricier. But from what I’ve observed, both expensive and budget options do well—it just depends on the clientele.
A Must-Visit in a Lifetime！The World’s 5 Most Stunning “Mirror of the Sky” Landscapes – One Is in Taiwan
Bolivia’s Salar de Uyuni in South America is famed as the “Mirror of the Sky” and is ranked as a must-visit destination. But in fact, breathtaking mirror-like landscapes that resemble an upside-down world can be found all over the globe. Here’s a list of the world’s 5 most stunning “Mirrors of the Sky,” and one of them is right here in Taiwan.
Fresh sandwiches are now available — Hong Rui Zhen has opened a branch in Kaohsiung
Fans in Kaohsiung have been waiting for this for ages, and now the wildly popular Hong Rui Zhen sandwich, even famous in Hong Kong, has finally opened a branch in Kaohsiung. Trial sales began on February 10th, so locals no longer need to ask friends to bring them from elsewhere or rely solely on delivery. Now, Kaohsiung residents can enjoy freshly made sandwiches, bringing great joy to many sandwich lovers.
The "Blue Tears Season" in Matsu has kicked off – blue glimmers have already been spotted in Baisha Village, Beigan
It’s already possible to see the Blue Tears in Matsu now. With this year’s “Nighttime Blue Tears Viewing in Beihai Tunnel, Nangan” starting a month earlier than usual, sightings of the phenomenon have begun popping up across the region. Recently, netizen Tai Rong captured images of the Blue Tears in Baisha Village, Beigan Township. Though not abundant, they were visible to the naked eye, marking the start of this year’s Blue Tears season.
Newly opened！Kaohsiung’s ultra-retro barbershop that doesn’t cut hair — just sells “ice”
A quirky little shop has recently popped up in Kaohsiung. At first glance, it looks like a cozy, vintage-style barbershop. But when you approach the counter girl to choose your favorite “stylist,” you’re unexpectedly served different flavors of ice treats instead. It turns out this so-called barbershop is actually a creative ice shop. Here, there’s no hair cutting, no shampooing, not even any real stylists — just vibrantly colored shaved ice.
Nantou’s cherry blossoms are in full bloom now—the Shanlinxi Forest Eco-Resort has a hidden cherry blossom paradise.
Late February to early March is typically the best time for cherry blossom viewing, but due to climate conditions this year, the blooming period has been delayed across most areas, and the floral displays have not met expectations. However, not every location is affected—inside the Shanlinxi Forest Eco-Resort in Zhushan, Nantou, the cherry blossoms are flourishing. I took advantage of the 228 Holiday to plan a one-day trip to admire the blooms. For those living in central Taiwan, a day trip is absolutely doable.