Online buzz: “The most delicious scallion pancake in all of Kaohsiung” is actually hidden inside a Chinese stir-fry eatery?! The daily limited “A-Hui Scallion Pancake” is cheap but generous—just 50 NT dollars for a portion full of heart, and with one bite, the aroma of green onions wafts through your nose. Its chewy pancake skin is paired with heaps of scallion filling and minced meat, completely filling your mouth and leaving you feeling ultra-happy!
The "How" series of restaurants, which have taken northern Taiwan by storm, have carved out their own brand identity with stunning interiors and scenic views. Last year, a new all-you-can-eat restaurant opened at the Taichung National Theater, and its high-end decor sparked a trend. ETtoday EBC has specially selected 3 distinctive "How" restaurants—if you love aesthetically pleasing eateries, you've probably already visited them.
To save time, many passengers choose to use the airport's automatic clearance system. However, because the system uses segmented recognition — such as facial or fingerprint scanning — it often fails due to factors like hair covering the eyebrows or facial expressions, requiring passengers to use their index fingerprint for clearance instead. To enhance the efficiency of outbound passenger clearance, starting March 8th, the automatic clearance system has switched to “simultaneous facial and fingerprint recognition.” As long as one of the two methods succeeds, passengers can complete clearance in just 10 seconds, making the process much more efficient.
The buzzworthy new dessert “Anywhere Door” CORN SHOT opened in January 2017. Within just two months of opening, it sparked discussions across Japan, garnered extensive media coverage, and became one of the hottest photo spots on social media.
The Great Migration is not only an ecological term but also an awe-inspiring verb. Why has it fascinated people throughout history? Only by experiencing it firsthand can you truly appreciate its wonder.
What comes to mind when you see an onion? Of course, Russia’s iconic onion-domed architecture!These adorable and vibrantly colored Byzantine-style rooftops not only resemble onions but also tell countless stories of history and Russian culture.
Located in the North Atlantic, Iceland covers an area of 103,000 square kilometers—2.9 times the size of Taiwan—and has a population of only about 320,000, which is less than 2% of Taiwan’s population.
Want to celebrate your birthday in a unique way? From now until December 29, Regent Taipei is offering the “Delicious Birthday” stay package. Guests celebrating their birthday in the current month can book and stay via the official website www.regenthotels.com to receive a complimentary Lady M 6T Layer Cake worth NT$1,600, as well as NT$600 in dining and spa vouchers for use at the hotel. The package also includes breakfast for two at the Park Lane Restaurant, plus free access to the fitness center and the rooftop outdoor pool. Originally priced at NT$22,753, the Delicious Birthday stay package is now available at a special rate of NT$7,900.
For residents of Taipei and New Taipei, Yangmingshan is like a backyard garden. Visiting the mountain on weekends throughout the year always brings new experiences. Beyond cherry blossom viewing, calla lily picking, hot spring soaking, and hiking, Yangmingshan is also a hub for cafés and restaurants. The cafés here offer a more tranquil vibe compared to those in the city, while the scenic restaurants are perfect for night views. ETtoday Travel Cloud has specially curated 13 uniquely themed cafés and restaurants on Yangmingshan for you to explore one by one.
The highly popular Monster Ice from Roadside Ice in Taichung, known for its adorable monster-style shaved snow ice, has become a must-try dessert for many visitors to the city. The official Facebook page has announced its expansion north to Taipei, with the anticipated opening of the Civic Boulevard store on March 15. The Roadside Handmade Ice Parlor will also open simultaneously. From March 15 to 24 during the opening period, the first 50 customers each day will receive a commemorative Taipei opening merchandise set, while supplies last.
On an overgrown, desolate piece of land, driftwood of varying lengths and shapes forms a photography haven—no extra backdrops needed. This small forest exudes a powerful sense of solitude and wilderness, transforming Zhanghua’s “Fubao Wetlands” from an ecological education area into a wildly popular Instagram-worthy landscape art spot.
After launching its flagship store and Xinyi New World A8 branch, Street Churros will open its 3rd and 4th stores in March—Att4Fun and Showtime Plaza Taichung Front of Station. Friends in Taichung can now enjoy Korean-style churros that are crispy outside and chewy inside.
When it comes to cherry blossom viewing, don’t just think of Wuling Farm and Yangmingshan, which are always packed with traffic every year. In fact, Nantou — Taiwan’s only inland area not bordering the sea — boasts numerous stunning cherry blossom seas. As spring approaches and the cherry blossom season nears its end, you can still admire the pink and delicate cherry blossoms in Nantou. Why not seize the weekend opportunity to go cherry blossom viewing?
The Alishan Flower Festival will begin on March 10th and continue until April 10th. The fan page “Strolling in the Clouds at Alishan” has recommended seven top flower-viewing spots on Alishan. The Directorate General of Highways announced that during the first three weekends after the festival begins, holiday traffic management measures will be in place. Individual visitors who take public transport to enter the park can enjoy a discounted entrance ticket price of NT$150.
After visiting the Dabao Sightseeing Factory that day, our next stop was to meet up with a friend for coffee. Located on Yongkang Street, TaMa Café has a simple exterior and a small signboard that you could easily miss.
The Thai government launched visa discount measures for tourists last December and extended them until August 31. However, travelers planning to visit Thailand soon should take note: the Thai Trade and Economic Office will carry out maintenance on its visa system starting March 15. During this period, visas will only be issued via manual stamping, and normal operations are expected to resume in the first week of April.
Located at Taipei Metro Zhongshan Station — a top-tier district for afternoon tea in Taipei — a new refreshing, design-forward lifestyle café and restaurant called URBAN SELECT has recently opened. With its massive appeal of both shopping and dining, it has quickly carved out a place in this foodie hotspot. Among its offerings, the "Cloud QQ Eggs" that come with the brunch set "Queen’s Breakfast" have stolen the spotlight on Instagram thanks to their fluffy texture and cloud-like, adorable appearance.
A must-visit food haven in Japan, Tokyo’s Tsukiji in Kanto and Osaka’s Kuromon Ichiba Market in Kansai offer the best traditional market experiences. From fresh produce to ready-to-eat meals, seafood to wagyu beef — it has it all. But how do you pick and enjoy them? Follow Natsu on this journey.
Spring is the season of flowers, and many people head outdoors to admire them. In addition to flower viewing, the food and beverage industry has also started incorporating beautiful blossoms into their dishes, allowing diners to enjoy both visual and culinary pleasures.