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A popular fish-centric restaurant in Yilan that feels just like home-cooked meals!
Dog Crazy Restaurant has already gained some fame in Yilan. It originally opened near Yilan University before relocating to its current spot next to the Cultural Center — it's been around for quite a while, but I never had the chance to try it until now!! This time, I finally got to taste their fish dishes, and they truly live up to the reputation!! The fish dishes are absolutely fantastic!! But if the ambiance could be just a bit better, it would be perfect.
A cinematic underground cave adventure—cool off at Keelung’s Buddha’s Hand Cave and enjoy natural air-conditioning!
To escape the summer heat, besides heading to the mountains, exploring underground is also a uniquely refreshing choice. Netizen Huang Xiaoling shared on the “Travel is Super Fun!” community about a natural sea erosion cave in Keelung. The cave landscape, resembling a movie scene, leaves visitors in awe. Stepping inside, you can feel bursts of cool air, making it perfect for an underground adventure on a stuffy summer afternoon!
Hualien Fruit Ice Cream Shop – 20 Flavors to Choose From, Low-Fat & Low-Sugar!
No matter when you visit Hualien, you must try this handmade ice cream from the backcountry. Enjoy a variety of fruit ice creams all year round. With high-quality ingredients, it emphasizes being natural, low-fat, and low-sugar—affordable and delicious!
A Century-Old LA Park’s Water Wave Sculpture Resembles a Silver Aurora in the Sky
Pershing Square in downtown Los Angeles has recently made headlines due to a new art installation. The silver, shimmering, water-like high-altitude art piece has not only prompted tourists to snap photos non-stop but also made locals feel that the park’s atmosphere is vastly different from before.
Add another new landmark to Taichung: the romantic forest-themed library "LeLe Book House"
Taichung gains another landmark with the official opening of LeLe Book House at the end of July. Guided by the concept of “exchange only, no sales,” the space aims to let readers feel the warmth of books through their circulation. With a romantic forest-style interior, it’s an innovative aesthetic venue where you’re greeted with the delightful ambiance of books, coffee, and art as soon as you step inside.
Sold out by evening: Pingtung’s seafood stir-fry joint serves up must-try "salted duck"
Duck Meat Tsai is a small shop made of corrugated metal, not particularly large, yet it unexpectedly became famous for its salted duck. Tourists flock here to try it. The shop doesn’t have a menu—you simply order based on available ingredients, and the staff adjusts portions according to the number of people.
Dreamy Alert: New Taipei City’s Infinity Seawater Pool Has a Pet-Only Zone
Summer means hitting the North Coast for water fun. This pool sits right next to the sea with an endless horizon view — soaking in the ocean is absolutely blissful. Plus, it’s home to Taiwan’s only pet-friendly seawater pool. Bring your furry friend and make a splash at Longdong Bay together.
Essential tips for Japan travel beginners compiled by CNN!
While Japan has become increasingly familiar to many travelers, it's still common to feel unsure about where to start when the trip date approaches. Pre-travel anxiety can be alleviated by adopting the right mindset and insider tips, such as those outlined in CNN's "11 Essential Japan Travel Tips & Tricks"—an excellent reference for efficient and timely trip preparation.
Hiking to Lanyu: The Mysterious Alpine Sea of Datianchi
As someone who loves hiking, I added Datianchi to my itinerary as soon as I arrived in Lanyu. Every morning, I would look toward Datianchi from my homestay in Dongqing. The surroundings were all blue sky, except for a single cloud hovering above Datianchi, adding an even more mysterious aura.
Homemade cakes are delicious even if they’re ugly — Taiwan’s 3 newly opened DIY “baking paradises”
While eating desserts is comforting, nothing beats the stress relief of watching your own cake come out of the oven and savoring it bite by bite. In recent years, the DIY trend has taken off, with many hands-on baking workshops popping up. However, most are small and only offer simple crafting classes. Here are 3 DIY cake tourist factories where you can not only bake cakes but also enjoy a fun-filled afternoon.
Flip traditional snacks on their head: Pingtung’s exclusive sweet stinky tofu sprinkled with sesame powder and peanuts
Stinky tofu is a well-known Taiwanese street food, but have you ever tried sweet stinky tofu? One creative vendor has used black sesame powder and peanuts as flavor enhancers, sprinkling them over freshly fried golden-brown tofu. This uniquely flavored approach successfully breaks tradition and unexpectedly sparks a new food business opportunity.
Japanese-style street food vibe in Taichung – super popular refreshing vegetable oden!
“Manna Oden,” though located in a hidden spot, still attracts many media outlets for interviews. As someone who loves vegetables, seeing all the greens makes me really happy. For the main dish, I ordered skipjack tuna flakes rice, Manna noodles, and Moon Clear dry stir-fried noodles.
Worth waking up early for this view: Sunrise kayaking experience at Fenqinlin (Pink Bird Forest)
What to do in summer besides swimming and surfing at the beach? Kayaking—paddling across the sea—is becoming increasingly popular, especially around Fenqinlin in Dong’ao, Yilan, and at Qingshui Cliffs in Hualien. To avoid getting sunburned, sunrise tours are highly recommended. Watching the sun rise over the azure sea feels like a scene from Life of Pi, with breathtaking views you’ll never forget.
A quaint salt-brine tofu pudding shop in Dongshan Old Market
Unexpectedly, nestled within the traditional market of Dongshan Township in Yilan is a rustic tofu pudding shop made entirely of wood. The owner insists on using healthy salt brine to make tofu and tofu pudding, and for takeout, only offers glass jar rentals—guests are even encouraged to bring their own containers.
Girls, take note!: Affordable Italian eatery in Tainan serves “pink” risotto
I’d say the flavors at Mingyang are pretty good among the affordable Italian restaurants I’ve tried—it’s a cozy little spot that offers good value, with its risotto and soups even outshining the pasta dishes. The interior is simple but air-conditioned.
HK-style copper coin dim sum at Taichung Port! You can even print your own adorable steamed buns
Come to Taichung for food and drinks—it’s the place to be for unique restaurants. The newly opened “Māotóu Pái” in North District is Taiwan’s first specialty store to use edible stickers. Not only does it offer super affordable HK-style dim sum, but it also provides customization services to create your one-of-a-kind meal.
Bangkok’s ultra-cool prison-themed hostel: Check in, take a mugshot, swap into black-and-white inmate uniforms, and sleep in a cell
Many old prisons around the world have been converted into hostels, and now travelers in Southeast Asia—Thailand—can also try this unique stay. Sook Station in Bangkok just opened this summer, where guests can spend about NT$1,500 for a night and experience what it’s like to be in jail.
A 270-centimeter "dessert gashapon machine" has arrived in Xinyi District — the promotion period is extended to mid-November!
Originating in Tainan and gaining popularity in Taichung, the "dessert gashapon machine" craze has now swept into Taipei's Xinyi District. The world's only 270-centimeter-tall dessert gashapon machine offers small surprises for just NT$60 — no wonder there’s always a long queue. The official Facebook page recently announced that the promotion period has been extended to November 15, so friends in Taipei can enjoy it without traveling to central or southern Taiwan.
Start your morning with Tainan beef soup—order the soup and get braised pork rice for free!
Among my favorite breakfast spots, Xiluodian Beef Soup ranks quite high. The shop name refers to a temple near Shennong Street. I ordered the spicy scallion-stir-fried beef, which is cooked with onions, adding a touch of sweetness. The bottom of the plate doesn’t have too much greasy residue.
Such an affordable price, yet so amazing！ The gashapon queen “Cup Noodle Girl” pioneers a new era of healing.
Resembling a character straight out of the Japanese drama “Office Ladies,” Cup Noodle Girl showcases the classic look of a Japanese office worker in various high-difficulty climbing poses along the rim of a cup. Sometimes even her underwear slips out, yet she clings tightly to the edge—mirroring the struggles of workplace survival and bringing comfort to office workers. In its first week on sale, it sold 100,000 units, causing quite a stir in the industry.