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Have you been to the famous Myanmar Street in Zhonghe? The Jinshan Mian in Jinshanmian that makes you feel like you're in Myanmar
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Waiting for every migratory bird to arrive—late-night pour-over coffee at an East Taipei café
"Migratory Bird Coffee" is only five ping in size, with the entire menu written on the blackboard wall—single-origin coffees, Italian-style coffees, plus plenty of the owner’s creative specials and teas. You can even have a beer, and a few handmade desserts are listed on the counter sign.
From daytime to midnight — Singapore unveils a brand-new travel concept “Passion Made Possible”
The Singapore Tourism Board has officially launched its new tourism brand “Passion Made Possible,” appointing singer Stefanie Sun as the tourism ambassador for Singapore. The campaign elevates the experience from merely “recommending tourist attractions” to “creating emotional resonance,” taking travelers into every corner of Singapore to uncover the city’s unique charm.
Front Street Eel House to Officially Open on September 30 – Buy One Get One Free on Takeaway Unagi Donburi for a Limited Time
The "Front Street Eel House," which began trial sales on August 6, officially opens on September 30. The business is also launching opening promotions: from September 30 to October 10 (11 days), there is a buy one get one free offer on 100 sets daily of the "Gourmet Golden Clam Unagi Donburi" for takeaway, and from September 30 to October 31, diners who spend over NT$1,000 in-store will receive a NT$500 discount voucher (for next use). The buy one get one free takeaway promotion is limited to 100 sets per day—50 available from 11:00 AM (lunch) and another 50 from 5:30 PM (dinner), with a limit of one set per person.
Deep in the mountains of Jiufen: Wooden lodge cuisine with a must-try signature late-night diner “cat rice”!
I never expected that hidden deep in the mountainous area of Ruifang, Jiufen, and Jinguashi, there would be a secluded mountain lodge restaurant. Shi Bu Yan has actually been open for quite some time. Its former location was on Jiufen Old Street, but it has since moved to its current spot. In addition to signature home-style dishes like mackerel overnight dry and cat rice, they also serve Italian and pour-over single-origin coffee from ABOUT Cafe.
Japan solo travel alert: Catch Yang Dai-kang’s baseball game at Tokyo Dome!
The most anticipated part of my nine-day, eight-night Tokyo trip was going to Tokyo Dome to watch Yang Dai-kang play baseball!! He just joined the Yomiuri Giants~ When you’re in Tokyo, don’t forget to head to Tokyo Dome to cheer for Yang Dai-kang!! And let me tell you, watching baseball in Japan is seriously so much fun!!!
Soak in hot springs, savor gourmet food, drink beer, and watch swans — limited-time seasonal experiences in Shandong
Shandong cuisine is the foremost of China’s Eight Great Cuisines and was the main component of imperial court meals during the Ming and Qing dynasties; Shandong boasts China’s second-longest continental coastline, with over 20 natural harbors; the province is rich in natural resources, featuring hot springs and a variety of stunning mountain and sea landscapes. With beautiful scenery, delicious food, and fine wine, what more could you ask for in a travel experience?
A Surprising Youth Paradise in Chiayi? Straw Weaving Machines & Windmills Take You Back to Grandma’s Era
For young people who’ve never seen a straw weaving machine or a windmill... there are plenty of curious and delightful things to discover. Even buying a pack of candy at a retro general store or making your own cotton candy on-site can bring out the most innocent joys. This Mid-Autumn Festival, why not bring your grandparents along to find “Mid-Autumn” and relive the flavors of rural life from days gone by.
Taichung’s Hottest New Restaurant: “Forest Secret Garden” Has AC and Vintage Cars for Photos
On a hot day, you want to head out to the suburbs for some greenery therapy but don’t want to leave the air-conditioned comfort—then you must visit Taichung’s new foreign cuisine restaurant, JAI House. Located in the bustling Yizhong commercial district, you’d never guess from its high-rise exterior that there’s a secret garden hidden inside.
Craving it all year round? A roundup of 3 ultra-popular ice cream shops in Yonghe, New Taipei that are flooding social media
As a true foodie, it’s totally reasonable to eat ice cream all year long! In Yonghe District, New Taipei City, besides offering a variety of cuisines and snacks, the area is also home to many ice cream shops that enjoy sky-high popularity online. From Japanese-style matcha ice cream with a Shiba Inu theme, to Taiwan’s pride—pearl milk tea snowflake ice, and authentic Taiwanese taro and sugarcane slice ice—how can you leave Yonghe with an unfilled stomach?
Live in a home in the mountains of Taiwan’s Alishan range — stay at Chiayi’s “secret treehouse” to admire rolling sea of clouds and breathe in the slow forest life
The fast pace of city life can often be overwhelming. Take a relaxing holiday in the mountains, and head to a secret treehouse in Chiayi that’s perfect for escaping into nature and unwinding. The nature-loving owner has personally built a hidden treehouse garden called 《Lai Kun-Yang’s Home》. This elevated wooden cabin offers views of the mountain scenery and is surrounded by lush greenery — it’s like living in a home high up in the mountains.
Explore the Colorful Ice Fantasy Castle – Harbin Ice and Snow Festival
Harbin, a city in China’s northeast with nearly 900 years of history, transforms into a uniquely transparent crystalline world under the winter snow. At night, dazzling lights illuminate the landscape, creating a vibrant and romantic atmosphere. Known as the "Oriental Paris" and filled with Russian charm, this magical city offers distinct daytime and nighttime allure.
A new-style solo dining space: Eat alone without awkwardness or loneliness
Following the 2016 dark pop-up dining experience "Dining In The Dark," the dining experience planning team Surprise Lab. launched a space designed specifically for solo diners in the autumn of 2017 — "table for ONE 一人餐桌." During the experience, participants must switch their phones to airplane mode, temporarily disconnecting from the outside world. It’s just you, yourself, and the strangers around you, sharing about 90 minutes of dining time.
SOGO Zhongxiao Branch’s Kyoto Exhibition Debuts 11 Food Brands, Including a Michelin-Recommended Takoyaki
SOGO’s “Kyoto Exhibition” will be held from October 3 to October 15 at the Event Hall on the 12F and the Special Sales Area on the 11F of Zhongxiao Branch. The event features a total of 88 popular brands from Kyoto, Japan, including famous eateries and exquisite crafts. Among them, 30 are making their first appearance, including 11 popular food vendors such as a Michelin Guide-recommended takoyaki shop, two popular stores from Nishiki Market, and the century-old Japanese confectionery brand Tsuruya Yoshinobu.
Taiwan’s First “Mitsui Garden Hotel” to Open in Downtown Taipei in 2020
Confident in the Taiwanese market, the Mitsui Fudosan Group—following the opening of Mitsui OUTLET Parks in Linkou and Taichung Port—will launch Taiwan’s first “Mitsui Garden Hotel” in Taipei, with an expected official opening in 2020.
220 NTD and you’ll be stuffed to the brim—solo dining at a Korean BBQ joint is totally doable!
Eating Korean BBQ alone can indeed be a challenge in Korea. Honestly, your main concern isn’t whether the restaurant will serve you, but whether you can finish what you order. But at Jongga Daeppang, located between Exits 2 and 3 of Dongdaemun Station, a single serving of BBQ starts at just 3,500 KRW. Even ordering two servings by yourself is no problem—I personally had two servings plus a bowl of rice for just 8,000 KRW, and I left super full and satisfied!
Tokyo Haneda Airport Ramen Street: Enjoy 3 Popular Japanese Ramen Spots!
Before boarding your flight from Tokyo Haneda Airport and heading back to Taiwan, if you want to warm up your stomach with some food but prefer to avoid the crowds, why not try Pintown Haneda Ramen Street, which opened in April 2016? With three uniquely flavored ramen shops offering dishes inspired by Kanazawa, Fukuoka, and Chinese cuisine, how could any ramen lover not know about this place?
Taiwan Taoyuan Airport sees surge in outbound travel during Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holidays; transport measures launched to boost clearance efficiency
This year, the Mid-Autumn Festival and the four-day National Day holiday are close together, prompting many people to travel abroad during the break. From September 30 to October 12 — a total of 13 days — Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport has launched transport measures for the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holidays. The airport urges passengers to use self-service check-in kiosks, automated immigration gates, as well as the city check-in and self-service baggage drop systems at the Airport MRT’s A1 Station to speed up the clearance process.
No need to break the bank—explore China with huge savings!
Have you planned how to spend your New Year’s holiday or Lunar New Year? Xi Hong Holidays is offering an end-of-year extravaganza with carefully curated China tour packages at great discounts—all with no shopping stops and no hidden fees. Travel with friends or family and save even more!
Top 5 Creative Toast Dishes in Taipei – Make Breakfast Surprising!
Breakfast is the most important start of the day. Tired of bread and sandwiches? ETNEWS Travel Cloud has compiled Taipei’s top 5 creative toast breakfasts to bring new variety to your mundane morning meals. If food is only meant to fill your stomach, that’s too boring—enjoy a delicious breakfast and kick-start your day full of energy!