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Only 3 days left until the Taipei International Travel Expo kicks off — China Airlines and Mandarin Airlines offer exclusive deals
Just three days to go！From May 5th to 8th, the “2017 Taipei International Travel Expo” will be held at Taipei World Trade Center Hall 1, with China Airlines and Mandarin Airlines offering various promotions. Their booth is located in the Overseas Travel Section, A519.
The flagship store of ZhuYuan meatballs in Changhua’s Beimen raises prices by 25% Large ones to cost NT$100 after May 1
You must try meatballs when visiting Changhua! The Beimen meatball shop (head store on Zhongzheng Road), beloved by locals, features crispy outer skins and soft fillings, setting it apart from typical meatballs. However, to comply with invoicing regulations, the shop announced price hikes starting May 1. Small meatballs will rise from NT$40 to NT$50 each, large ones from NT$80 to NT$100, and soup dishes from NT$40 to NT$50.
Flash sale countdown starts now – Buy 1 Get 1 Free on Universal Studios Japan & Disneyland tickets!
To gear up for the upcoming summer travel season, family-friendly travel has become a key highlight at the travel expo. The Taipei International Tourism Expo has gathered various vendors offering a wide range of theme park, entertainment show, and travel ticket deals. Among them, popular tickets for Disneyland, Universal Studios, and Hong Kong Ocean Park all come with a Buy 1 Get 1 Free promotion, saving you thousands instantly. There are also limited-time offers such as helicopter tours over Hong Kong and a Buy 1 Get 1 Free deal on the SkyWheel at Studio City Macau, available only during the expo.
Insiders know this too — Zhongli serves “unagi don” that’s close to the Japanese flavor!
Alright!! I admit I’m a foodie — with good food and drinks, life is happy and joyful!! That day it was raining, but because I really wanted to eat unagi don, I found out about an unagi don place in Zhongli that’s supposed to be amazing. No matter the weather, I still went out for food!!
For the first time in half a century, moving beyond the hotel premises — The Ambassador Chinese Restaurant expands to Tamsui District, opening on May 1
The Ambassador Chinese Restaurant at the Ambassador Hotel, rated by the Taipei City Government as one of the 22 must-try classic old-flavor restaurants, has stepped out of the hotel for the first time in half a century. It has opened “Tamsui Chinese Restaurant” in the Tamsui District, bringing the authentic Sichuan cuisine from the hotel to the area. It is now the only five-star Sichuan restaurant in Tamsui, having officially opened on May 1.
Hold on buying those plane tickets！The Taipei Travel Expo is coming—EVA Air offers special deals on-site
The 2017 Taipei International Travel Expo kicks off this Friday！From May 5 to May 8, it will be held at Taipei World Trade Center Hall 1. EVA Air will be offering discounted airfares at the expo. EVA Air stated that visitors who purchase any flight + hotel package from any travel agency at the expo can receive an expo-exclusive raffle ticket and a deal gift, with a chance to enjoy an additional 10% discount.
Does tomato juice taste better on a plane? There’s science behind it — try it next time
Frequent flyers may have noticed that many people choose to drink tomato juice onboard. Tomato juice isn’t a common beverage at ground level, so why do so many people order it at high altitude? There’s actually a reason.
Hawaii Hong Kong Café Opens in Taiwan: Must-Try 192-Layer Flaky Egg Tarts and Hong Kong-Style Pineapple Buns
The first Taiwan branch of the Hong Kong café Hawaii Coffee has officially opened on the B1 level of Taipei Shin Kong Mitsukoshi Department Store, A11 Xinyi, with its grand opening on May 5. In addition to fully replicating the authentic Hawaii Coffee experience, the must-try items include the 192-layer flaky egg tarts and Hong Kong-style pineapple buns.
Don’t miss this when exploring old streets—the Grand Bridge’s gorgeous Baroque style & romantic nighttime lighting
When visiting Daxi Old Street, do you always just “admire from afar” the Grand Bridge? This bridge has a unique design, yet few people actually walk across it. By day, you can admire Baroque-style architectural art; after nightfall, colorful beams illuminate the bridge, changing hues over time. It’s a great spot for photos without spending a dime.
Newly opened dessert shop in Taichung: Super dreamy stone and heart marble mirror cakes
Healing desserts always come up with new ideas. The newly opened SIANG HAO PATISSERIE in Taichung has captured hearts with its “stone” and “heart” marble mirror cakes that quickly became Instagram hits. From the tables and plates to the cakes, everything is uniformly white marble, creating a unique texture for the shop. Even during its trial run, it has won over many young women in Taichung.
Taiwan’s most expensive hotel dim sum: Taipei Marriott’s Abalone Eight-Treasure Fortune Bag Zongzi at NT$2,000 each
As the Dragon Boat Festival approaches, many people are likely preparing to shop for zongzi from various brands as gifts. Hotel operators have already launched a variety of gift boxes, but among all the hotels’ zongzi offerings, the Abalone Eight-Treasure Fortune Bag Zongzi from Taipei Marriott Hotel stands out with a single piece priced as high as NT$2,000, making it the most expensive among Taiwan’s hotels.
Two pizzas and it’s delivered right to you！Tianmu’s takeout handmade pizza shop brings the taste of Italy
If you’re in Tianmu and craving pizza, you’ll find it’s incredibly easy—there are pizza shops everywhere. But if you’re looking for truly delicious handmade pizza, made with imported Italian flour, Italian mixers, Italian fermentation tubs, and baked in an Italian oven called PapaVito, you’ll become a regular after just one bite.
Hidden gems make the list too！ Top 10 “Most Unique in New Taipei” Photo Spots – How Many Have You Visited?
New Taipei City boasts rich natural landscapes and distinctive cultural history, making many of its attractions popular photo spots. To promote local characteristics, the New Taipei City Civil Affairs Bureau selected 10 “Most Unique in New Taipei” sites, including Laomei Green Reef Slots, Taiwan’s Best Mailbox, and Taiwan’s Sweetest Tianshixin Pool. Physical landmarks have been set up for visitors to find and take photos, sharing the beauty of New Taipei with the world through images.
Kaohsiung meat lovers must visit this “Japanese-style fried steak” spot — cook it to your preferred doneness!
Feeling like every night market in Kaohsiung is pretty much the same and not sure what to eat? Hidden in the alleys near Liouhe Night Market, “Yizhi Niu” is a Japanese-style fried steak specialty shop that has drawn crowds since its opening. It’s so popular on weekends that getting a seat is nearly impossible. Juicy, just-fried steaks paired with shredded cabbage make for a perfect match — a delicious treat that carnivores simply can’t miss.
Breathtaking Northern Xinjiang ~ Endless Sea of Flowers, Blooming Anew Each Season！ Direct Flight to Urumqi
In June, the Ili River Valley transforms into a vast purple ocean, with the lavender fields in Huocheng becoming an infinitely sprawling purple dreamland. From mid-June to mid-July, it’s also the season for rapeseed flowers, as those in Zhaosu bloom into a dazzling golden tapestry. And then there's the colorful sea of flowers on the Kalajun Grassland deep in the Tianshan Mountains, and the embroidered-carpet-like meadows by Sayram Lake... The beauty is boundless！
Japanese hot pot chain Yunino Sushi to open first Taoyuan branch at JC Park Spring Store on May 12
Yunino Sushi, a Japanese shabu-shabu hot pot specialty restaurant, will open its first branch in Taoyuan City on May 12 after previously launching in Taipei, Taichung, Tainan, and Kaohsiung. The new store is located at JC Park in Taoyuan. From the opening day until the end of June, customers who spend over NT$1,000 will receive a NT$100 discount (limited to 500 vouchers).
Taiwan’s most stunning landscape restaurant is in Taichung!“Star Moon Earth” boasts a million-dollar night view that’s simply enchanting.
The park’s layout is impressive, the staff were incredibly patient in answering all my questions, and the food completely amazed me and my friends. I had assumed that a place known for its views would focus mainly on scenery, with average food—but this place completely shattered my outdated notions.
Quick save it!“Penghu Sea Fireworks Festival” Photo Map: 27 Locations Revealed
The “2017 Penghu International Sea Fireworks Festival” has kicked off, attracting a large number of photography enthusiasts eager to capture the most spectacular moments. The Facebook page “My Days Watching the Sea in Penghu” has even created a guide featuring common photography spots for the fireworks festival. So far, 27 locations have been collected, with detailed annotations on wind direction and framing angles. If you want to take stunning fireworks photos, this is a great reference to check out!
Taiwan’s Largest Hot Pot Restaurant, Dagoubà, Grandly Opens – Enjoy 60 Types of Ingredients All-You-Can-Eat for Just Under NT$600
Hai Pa Wang was once the leader of Taiwan’s hot pot scene. Although in recent years the Hai Pa Wang Group has shifted into the business hotel market—with 11 locations across Taiwan—recently, the group has spotted renewed growth in Taiwan’s hot pot market. They have thus launched a new hot pot brand, Dagoubà, which spans 1,000 ping (approximately 3,300 square meters) and features 600 seats, making it the largest hot pot restaurant in Taiwan. It officially opened on May 5.
【Feature】A Century-Old Classic: The Shanjia Railway Light Travel Experience — Choose from 4 Routes to Explore
New Taipei City’s Tourism and Travel Bureau has centered its latest initiative around “Shanjia Station,” integrating the Shanjia Railway Park, Weapons Park, Hakka Cultural and Art Museum, local cuisine and crafts, Lujiaoxi Wetland Ecology, the left bank of the Dahan River bicycle path, and mountain trails to introduce a new style of tourism. Visitors can enjoy a “Century-Old Shanjia · Railway Light Trip” through walking, countryside hiking, cycling with YouBike, dual-rail exploration, or by taking the bus.