No need to travel all the way to Nara, Japan for deer viewing. Taiwan offers open spaces where visitors can have close encounters with adorable sika deer. This article rounds up 3 “Taiwanese Nara” spots to soothe your heart with these lovable creatures.
The Executive Yuan’s Ministry of Personnel Administration recently released the 2018 calendar, and travel search engine Skyscanner today also unveiled its 2018 holiday travel strategy, providing the “best booking times” and potential savings for popular travel destinations around the world, helping travelers plan their 2018 trips as early as possible.
Don’t just know about Qingjing Farm in Nantou — waterfall lovers shouldn’t miss the “Guanyin Waterfall” along the same route either. It only takes a 5-minute walk to reach the first waterfall, and among the over 10 waterfalls here, one towers at 60 meters high. Calculating one floor as 3 meters, that’s roughly equivalent to 20 stories. The rushing silver-white cascade is especially spectacular, offering amazing value without the need for strenuous trekking — no wonder it’s so popular with visitors.
In recent years, Taiwanese people have been flocking to hidden scenic spots around the country. However, throughout the seasons, the conversation often revolves around the crowds during maple or cherry blossom seasons, with cars and tourists packed together along the way, making the mountains almost impassable. If you want to forget your worries and truly connect with nature on a spiritual journey, consider visiting the “130 Forest Road” in Datong Township, Yilan. Here, you can admire towering ancient green trees up close, stroll through a misty forest filled with the sounds of insects and birds—a truly healing experience.
On a sweltering summer afternoon in Tainan, stumbling upon an especially traditional ice shop is too good to miss. With options like pudding red bean milk snow ice and mulberry milk snow ice, the wide selection of icy treats makes you wonder: which flavor will you choose to beat the summer heat today?
This summer, Eslite Hotel has curated an in-depth, bookish date proposal for literary couples, integrating elements such as the Songshan Cultural and Creative Park, Eslite Cinemas, and refined dining. From now until June 30, the “Literary Youth Date Lazy Package” is available at the first-floor The Chapter Café, priced at NT$1,499 + 10% (for two people). The package includes meals and two movie tickets to Eslite Cinemas, while the green, sunlit Songshan Cultural and Creative Park and Eslite Spectrum are free of charge.
Japan has always been one of the top travel destinations for Taiwanese visitors. After exploring bustling cities like Tokyo and Osaka, fly to Kochi Prefecture on the southern side of Shikoku to set foot on this fertile land surrounded by green mountains and nourished by crystal-clear waters. The region’s natural landscape, nestled between mountains and the sea, boasts an abundance of mountain and seafood delicacies, earning it the reputation among Japanese as a “treasure trove of ingredients.” Visitors come here to admire the scenery, savor the cuisine, and rediscover inner peace in the unique tranquility of Shikoku.
Jamie’s Italian, which has been in Taiwan for half a year, has unveiled its new summer menu!“Summer Good Eats, Jamie’s Safe Cuisine” is jointly created by Hong Kong and Taiwan Executive Chef Ma Xiaoming and Taiwan Chef Gao Chufy, focusing on dishes perfect for gatherings with friends or family meals. Recommended dishes by the chefs include crab and avocado bruschetta, fresh mussels with herb white sauce, fresh burrata cheese, JAMIE’S Italian burger, fresh herb green pesto fettuccine, and grilled beef fillet.
Dreamy dried - flower - themed restaurants have swept across Taiwan. In Hualien, some catering operators have used their ingenuity to decorate the ceilings with colorful dried flowers, creating an extremely dreamy scene. This article has compiled 2 restaurants with a "dried flower sky". Here, you can not only take romantic, fairy - tale - like beautiful photos but also enjoy delicious food. Hurry up and add them to your must - visit list!
Modern hotels are no longer just spaces for accommodation and rest. By integrating experiences such as scenic views and entertainment, they have become travel destinations that attract visitors. Hotels.com recently selected seven of the world’s top cruise ship experience accommodations, and Taiwan’s entry is the “Ideal Land Hotel” located in Hualien, allowing guests to take a cruise and immerse themselves in scenery that feels like a European hidden paradise.
As the hot summer arrives, Yaniq has introduced a range of golden-themed new products centered around “mango,” including fresh mango fresh milk rolls, mango fresh milk ice cream, Fresh Mango Charlotte, and Fresh Mango Ding Ding. To celebrate the 4th anniversary of Yaniq’s fresh milk rolls, customers who top up NT$3,000 in a single transaction with their Enjoy Card and make a purchase before June 30 will receive one plain fresh milk roll as a gift.
Following the trend of adding inventive fillings to wheel cakes and sponge cakes, waffles are now also getting popular with additions like chicken cutlets, marshmallows, and even OREO as the star topping. In Zhongli, Taoyuan, there's a specialty waffle shop called “Smiling Fish” offering 29 creative flavor combinations, priced between NT$45~70. The rich and varied fillings can even mix sweet and savory — rapidly gaining popularity on Instagram.
Although recent heavy rains have hit the area, the ever-sun-seeking "sunflowers" remain undaunted by wind and rain, blooming vigorously as always!The "Sunshine Farm," a free flower-viewing spot in Taoyuan, posted the latest photos of its sunflower blooms on its Facebook fan page today (6th), where a vast sea of sunflowers lights up the sky and brightens viewers' moods.
To welcome the summer vacation, from June 5 to August 31, kids under 120cm can eat for free at the B-one Buffet at Sheraton Taipei Hotel. There is no age restriction—parents with children who meet this height requirement can save some money. This offer applies to both lunch and dinner on weekdays and holidays, but each child must be accompanied by at least one adult to enjoy the benefit.
In the "Toyoda Immigrant Village" in Shoufeng Township, Hualien County, Watanabe visited the "Toyoda Police Station," then headed to the "Office of the Toyoda Village Immigration Guidance Station." He thought, "The guidance station office is a cute western-style house."
Hualien County Route 193, known as “Taiwan’s most beautiful highway,” is now bursting with color. Both the flame trees and the golden rain trees are entering their most vibrant blooming period, painting the road in a spectrum of hues. With graduation season approaching, why not come here and create wonderful memories with the crimson flame trees?
Also known as the “back garden of Hong Kong,” Sai Kung exudes the laid-back charm of a small fishing village. Along the seawall, there are rows of freshly caught seafood shops where you can indulge in fresh seafood. Near the coast, there are also many small islands scattered about—just pick any boat operator and set sail for an island-hopping adventure. Its streets and alleys are full of authentic Hong Kong flavor, with simple daily life unfolding in the lanes. And because many foreigners have settled here, it adds a touch of international flair. Come explore Sai Kung with Buji~
Eat meat to your heart’s content and enjoy good times with friends & family. From June 6 to August 30, simply add the Taipei W Hotel’s official LINE account, get a coupon code, and gather three friends to form a group of four to enjoy the “Meat Encounter, Beer Backyard BBQ” buffet at the kitchen table Western restaurant every Tuesday and Wednesday evening. The hotel will serve one oversized 16oz American ribeye steak cooked with low-temperature precision. Limited to 10 groups per day.
During my last one-day trip to Taichung, I grabbed a bite near the Big City shopping mall. Right across the street was the BBQ N
Nantou can be called the “hometown of scenic bridges.” In addition to the recently opened Qingjing Skywalk, a new structure in Xitou Nature Education Area has been added — touted as Taiwan’s longest wooden bridge. Viewed from afar, it resembles a brown wave resting on a sea of green, becoming a new highlight in Xitou.