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A taste you can’t find once you leave Yilan: Toucheng’s Ah Chung Taro Ice Empire Carries On the Family Legacy
Aside from profiting from tourism, what makes Huang Chih-an most proud is that “many locals stop by when driving along the coastal highway—because once you leave Yilan, you just can’t find this flavor anymore.” “A hospice ward at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital once ordered ice from us. I thought, how could terminal cancer patients eat ice? It turned out their final wish was to taste their hometown flavor one last time.”
Enjoy the fun of barbecuing without the prep — Grand Hyatt Taipei launches Mid-Autumn BBQ party
Not keen on the preparation and cleanup involved in barbecuing? The Cheers Lounge team at Grand Hyatt Taipei is hosting a one-night-only “Mid-Autumn Terrace BBQ Party” buffet feast on the evening of October 4 at 6 PM, priced at NT$1,680+10% per person.
The New Taipei Hot Spring Festival kicks off！ Limited-value heartwarming hot spring packages go on sale November 1
The New Taipei Hot Spring Festival officially begins on November 29. Hot spring enthusiasts shouldn’t miss the amazing deals at the event. The annual hot-selling heartwarming hot spring package will also go on sale at 10:00 AM on December 1！
Tigerair Taiwan’s Winter Flight Sale Finale: Flights to Busan, Daegu, and Okinawa from NT$999
The final wave of Tigerair Taiwan’s 2017 winter schedule is about to go on sale—grab it now！ Starting at 10:00 AM on the 5th, early-bird promotional fares will be available on four routes: “Taoyuan–Busan,” “Taoyuan–Daegu,” “Taoyuan–Okinawa Naha,” and “Kaohsiung–Okinawa Naha,” with one-way untaxed fares starting from NT$999.
Taipei Garden Hotel Launches Value-for-Money Hot Pot Sets Starting at NT$880
Taiwanese people love hot pot, no matter the season. Taipei Garden Hotel’s Hanazono Japanese Cuisine has launched a variety of value-for-money hot pot sets starting from NT$880 up to NT$1,880 (all prices include a 10% service charge). Main dishes include premium U.S. ribeye, Iberian pork belly, herb-marinated plum pork, Windy City corn chicken, and a mixed seafood platter. Broth options are health-conscious soy milk soup, traditional Japanese kelp and bonito broth, or vegetable energy soup.
Sentry Duty Horror / Behind Me Were Graves – A “Platoon” Sang Military Songs for 20 Minutes Late at Night
Soldiers often hear many ghost stories. Back when I was just a rookie soldier, I personally experienced an incredibly terrifying and supernatural story – every midnight, a group of people in a certain military camp would collectively sing military songs.
Taichung’s newest super-cute photo spot: an orange little monster stuck in an old house — moody-faced egg tarts are super adorable
Recently, a giant moody little monster named “Aniste” has appeared in an old building in central Taichung. Its bright orange, round body wedged inside the old house is ultra-eye-catching, making “A little monsters” the latest IG hotspot. The space is filled with all kinds of cute and playful elements, such as a vibrant orange ball pit, a life-themed pinball machine, and adorable Aniste egg tarts that instantly win over girls’ hearts.
Walk on Waves 20 Meters Above Ground! Busan’s New Landmark “Cheongsapo Stepping Stone Observatory” Opens
Busan, South Korea has a new attraction to offer. The brand-new observatory “Cheongsapo Stepping Stone Observatory” has officially opened to the public. Shaped like a flowing blue line extending toward the sea, the observatory also features a section with a glass walkway that lets visitors enjoy the sensation of walking on waves 20 meters above ground, making it a must-visit new spot in Busan.
"Rainbow Container Dessert Shop" in a Temple by the Three Gorges — Only 10 Layers of Cake Sold per Day
Did you see that right? A colorful container in a temple? Nestled on the mountainside of Yuanshan in Sanxia, "NineSky" is a café famous for its viral layered cakes. Run solely by the owner and her younger brother, the café sells a maximum of just 10 layered cakes per day. Flavors range from local Sanxia tea-infused layered cake and plum wine layered cake to the recently popular rainbow layered cake, along with main meals and beverages.
Enjoy both autumn foliage and snowfall with Peach Aviation’s limited-time promotion — flights to Hokkaido from just NT$2,080 and to Osaka from NT$1,180!
Peach Aviation, which will launch routes to Sendai and Sapporo in September, today (4th) unveiled a 48-hour flash sale. From October this year to January next year, one-way flights from Taipei and Kaohsiung to Sapporo, Sendai, Tokyo, Osaka, and Okinawa start at just NT$1,180. For planning a winter trip to Japan, don’t miss Osaka’s “Light Up Festival,” which begins illumination on November 12th, with colorful lights transforming the streets — making Midosuji and Nakanoshima dazzling dreamlike wonderlands at night. Or head to Roppongi Keyakizaka in Tokyo for some iconic drama-location photoshoots — these are must-do experiences for a Japanese winter getaway.
Asia's First Esports-Themed Hotel Opens in Zhongli — Professional Gear Takes Gamers' Experience to the Next Level
Gamers, listen up — Asia’s very first esports-themed hotel is right here in Zhongli, Taiwan. Not only does the lobby feature a dedicated tournament space, but every room also comes equipped with two high-spec gaming PCs and peripherals at pro level. That means even when you're traveling, summoners can keep climbing the ranks without worrying about lag ruining your game.
Student Exclusive: Show your student ID at Pin Huayuan to enjoy 25% off on weekdays and 10% off on holidays.
Pin Huayuan offers special discounts for students. From September 6 to October 31, simply present your student ID when dining and post a check-in on your personal Facebook page to enjoy 25% off on weekdays and 10% off on holidays. This means you can enjoy a diverse selection of dishes from the 24-zone open kitchen at Pin Huayuan for as low as NT$663.
Top 10 Instant Noodles in Taiwan by American Ramen Enthusiast – 3 Flavors of Laoma Ban Mian Make the List
American ramen blogger Hans Lienesch loves instant noodles from around the world and regularly ranks them. Recently, he released his 2017 Taiwan Instant Noodle Ranking, with Laoma Ban Mian’s Old Chengdu Dan Dan Noodles taking the top spot, followed by Xiao Ban Mian’s Traditional Double Scallion Oil Thin Noodles in second place, and Xiao Chef’s Thai Green Curry Chicken Noodles in third.
Zhongli DJ Mall’s 6,000-Ping Underground Shopping Street Begins Soft Launch, Drawing Huge Queues
Southern Taoyuan’s largest shopping destination, Zhongli DJ Mall, has invested NT$400 million to create a 6,000-ping underground shopping street featuring dining and lifestyle options. The soft launch on September 6 attracted large crowds as multiple exclusive brands in Taoyuan opened their doors with limited-time promotions. Shoppers lined up early to be among the first to enjoy the new offerings.
Invited by HowToTrip’s Tainan Crystal Hotel, Hong Kong’s Michelin one-star Hangzhou Restaurant makes its first-ever Taiwan appearance
Michelin-starred chef pop-up dinners are now available in southern Taiwan too. This year, Tainan Crystal Hotel has specially invited the team from Hong Kong’s Michelin one-star "Hangzhou Restaurant" to cross the strait and collaborate with Taiwan’s banquet king Chef Ah Yong and renowned Cantonese chef Chef Ah Qiang. The dinner is priced at NT$19,800 for a table of ten or NT$1,980 per person.
Who was the person who borrowed toilet paper from me in the middle of the night? A true ghost story from the Ailiao Firing Range
As a travel journalist, business trips are a routine part of life, so naturally I’ve heard many ghost stories. But because they’re too close to home, I often try not to listen. That’s why today I want to share a supernatural experience that happened to my friend A-Yang during his military service. According to A-Yang, the Ailiao Firing Range in Pingtung, where many recruits couldn't endure the training and chose to hang themselves, is rife with eerie tales—especially in the bathrooms, which are particularly notorious.
Ampoire Cheese Tart Taiwan No. 3 Store Opens, Launching 4 Limited Flavors
The highly popular cheese tart brand, Ampoire, has officially opened its third store in Taiwan at Zhongli’s Da Jiang International Shopping Mall. The store debuted today (the 6th), introducing four exclusive flavors available only at the Da Jiang location. From September 6 to 8, customers who purchase one box of White Sesame Cheese Tart will receive a free box of Black Sesame Cheese Tart for the first three days of opening. The promotion is limited to 50 sets per day, with each box priced at NT$310 (contains 6 tarts).
No need to gather a crowd for Chinese cuisine — Wok Wo Feng Ge Chinese Restaurant launches a duo set menu with 12 dishes
Many people assume that Chinese restaurants are best enjoyed with a group to get the full experience, but Wok Wo Feng Ge — the only Chinese restaurant under the Godfather Steakhouse brand — is breaking that notion by introducing a fall-exclusive tasting menu duo set. Diners can choose 12 out of 30 dishes to share, with the total cost for two being NT$1,960, plus an additional NT$60 for water and a 10% service charge.
An island getaway is perfect for relaxation—Matsu offers 360-degree breathtaking sea views and fairytale-like city walls that are simply stunning.
Endless stretches of pure white low walls interweave with the azure sky and deep blue sea to create the most picturesque island scenery. Located on Dongyin Island in Matsu, it boasts famous attractions such as the Lienüyi Pit, One Line Sky, and the Northernmost Point of the Country. Dongyin and Xiyin face each other across the sea, with a small reef island in between called "Zhongzhu Island." The Gratitude Pavilion atop it offers 360-degree sea views, and its pristine white architecture makes it easy to capture fairytale-like photos of the ocean.
Only at Tokyo Haneda Airport: ANA creates a “Star Wars Kids’ Lounge” just for children
Japan’s All Nippon Airways (ANA) launched the Star Wars R2-D2 livery aircraft in 2016, which even landed in Taiwan once, attracting large numbers of aviation and Star Wars fans. Starting from August this year, ANA has built the “Star Wars ANA Kids’ Lounge” at Tokyo Haneda Airport, where children can play freely.