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We also welcome big eaters — Pin Hua Yuan is now offering an all-you-can-eat hairy crab promotion.
Autumn is the peak season for enjoying hairy crabs. Following the launch of an all-you-can-eat hairy crab promotion at The Cloud Yuan Western Restaurant in Regent Taipei, Pin Hua Yuan Buffet, also part of the Yunlan Tourism Group, has launched its own all-you-can-eat hairy crab event starting October 12. The crabs are ordered and steamed to order, served individually at the table. On Thursdays and Fridays, the price is NT$1,180+10% per person for dinner, while on holidays, the price is NT$1,280+10% per person for both lunch and dinner.
Spend a night by the stream！ Miaoli family-friendly camping site offers secret fishing spots and firefly viewing
Meant to be, it's you Let me cross the horizon at first sight Starting from the day the universe was born Traveling through countless centuries I will dedicate to you all the extraterrestrial legends Infinite and endless
60 scarecrows to snap non-stop – free rice field landscape art spot in Tainan
Rediscover the purest laughter amid the scent of rice fields. The Siraya National Scenic Area Administration, Tourism Bureau, MOTC, has created the “Birds Startled Startled Startled” rice field landscape art installation next to Guantian Elementary School in Tainan. Using scarecrows, bird-scaring drums, and decorative flags, the artwork decorates the rice fields, delighting visitors with endless photo opportunities.
Taichung’s “Forget-Worry Bus” scenic beauty is back to life again – endless green rice fields create an ultra-healing view
Remember the breathtaking sight of Taichung’s Forget-Worry Bus? Located in Taichung’s Forget-Worry Valley, the area’s second-season rice paddies transform from lush green to vast golden hues every year, drawing countless visitors with their boundless, sweeping sea of rice. Last year, a film production team placed an abandoned school bus right in the center, and the “Forget-Worry Bus” instantly became a viral hit. Though it’s not yet the season for drooping rice ears, the expansive green fields are still incredibly soothing.
Admission to Yeeh World is 10 yuan, and Six Flags offers a buy-one-get-one-free deal. Here’s a roundup of Double Ten promotions at 19 theme parks across Taiwan
With the four-day National Day holiday coming up, have you decided where to go? The Tourism Bureau has compiled a list of promotional activities at 19 theme parks nationwide during the Double Ten period, including “Dress as a zombie to enter Six Flags and get a buy-one-get-one-free ticket” and “Admission to Yeeh World is just 10 yuan if your birthday is in October, on the 10th, or you’re 10 years old (choose one of the three)!” Theme parks are also offering bundled tickets and discounts for those using public transport to encourage eco-friendly travel.
There's actually no best time to book flights—but in the U.S., avoid the super expensive Christmas and New Year period.
There are many articles online that teach people when to book flights to get the cheapest deals, but travelers who actually try it may find that the lowest prices really have no set pattern, as they mainly depend on your destination, and ticket prices fluctuate constantly. However, according to a study by Kayak, there are still some methods—though the article is aimed at American travelers, Taiwan can still refer to some of the general directions and principles.
Weekend Flash Trip: Watch Planes & Sunsets – Taoyuan Attractions & Cafés Cheat Sheet
Northern Taiwan’s Taoyuan, with its convenient transportation, is a great destination for solo travelers from the north. Netizen “My Travel Notes” shared their top Taoyuan spots in the “Travel So Much Fun!” community, moving beyond just Daxi Old Street and tea factories to include popular IG photo ops and scenic cafés – making you want to visit again and again.
A rare example of Chinese-style halal home cooking in Taipei — must-try signature dish “Ningxia Hand-Pulled Lamb”
In Taipei, halal cuisine is mostly of Middle Eastern flavor, but “Hui Hui Private Kitchen” on Bade Road stands as one of the few representatives of Chinese-style halal home cooking. Ningxia is an autonomous region for the Hui people, and its culinary style blends both Hui and Han characteristics. It excels in cooking beef and lamb, features flour-based staples, and takes a bold, hearty approach. The cuisine also makes liberal use of spices such as Sichuan peppercorn, chili, star anise, and fennel, making it a haven for spice lovers.
Taking on Japanese Wagyu: The Steak Guru Unveils a 1.2kg Bone-in Australian Wagyu Ribeye
Amid the recent buzz around Japanese Wagyu, steak guru Deng Youkui hasn’t jumped on the bandwagon but instead launched his new creation — the “Bone-in Australian 9+ Wagyu Ribeye.” After 21 days of dry aging, the meat is treated with an innovative proprietary “flash-freeze sear” technique that involves rapid chilling (down to -20°C) followed by high-heat searing, resulting in a uniquely crispy exterior and tender interior.
Hualien Jingpu Tribe’s New Pacific Flavor Market – Discover Ocean Flavors on Your Palate
During the National Day holiday, the “New Pacific Flavor Market – Tastes of the Palate” at Hualien’s Jingpu Tribe took place on the 8th and 9th unaffected by the rainy weather. The event gathered local East Coast delicacies, tribal crafts, and cultural and creative goods, attracting a steady stream of visitors. It also featured a live performance by Golden Melody Award-winning singer Ilid Kaolo, whose cheerful folk songs accompanied guests through a relaxing afternoon, as well as a tribal cuisine show by Golden Bell Award winner and Amis culinary master Chen Yaozhong. His blend of traditional and creative tribal flavors wowed all who attended.
Tainan’s New October Food Hotspot: The Trendiest “Hexing Hao Fresh Fish Soup”
If you’ve been to “Xiaoman Canteen” on Zhengxing Street in Tainan, you’ll definitely remember Chef “Auntie Wu” Wang Huihui, who always wears a headscarf and greets customers with enthusiasm. Now that Xiaoman has found its footing, after more than three years, the couple has decided to start anew, renaming their original “? Fish Soup” to “Hexing Hao Fresh Fish Soup,” giving long-time customers a taste of what they’ve missed.
Black Hair House, Kanpai, and Old Kanpai launch A5 Miyazaki beef for sale starting at 888 yuan
The dining brands under Kanpai Group—Black Hair House and Old Kanpai—began selling A5 Miyazaki wagyu on October 11, while Kanpai Yakiniku Izakaya launched theirs on October 18. Black Hair House serves it as sukiyaki and shabu-shabu, Old Kanpai offers freshly sliced ribeye steak, and Kanpai Izakaya will start selling thinly sliced wagyu sirloin on November 18, allowing Japanese wagyu enthusiasts to enjoy it without flying to Japan.
It’s not something you’ll only do once in a lifetime！Summer on Guishan Island—Encounter the Dreamy Milky Sea on a SUP
Some people love the sea by exploring it, diving deep to discover its secrets; others love it by conquering it, riding wave after wave; then there are those who love it by simply “going with the flow.” With just a board and a paddle, they let the waves—calm one moment, turbulent the next—carry them wherever they may go. Sometimes paddling hard, sometimes relaxing, sometimes steady, sometimes rocking. And if they accidentally fall into the water, they just paddle back up with all their might, feeling every ripple of the sea with their bodies. This is the most exquisite balance between human and ocean, and it’s the kind of SUP experience that, once tried, you’ll surely want to do again.
Dream cruises top pick！A fantastical journey to the Bahamas & unveiling the secrets of Disney’s private island
“I really want to go back to my childhood” is a phrase we often utter as adults, but little did I know that a “Disney Cruise” would make that dream come true for me！The “Disney Cruise,” which has been popular in Europe and America for years, might leave Taiwanese people scratching their heads. When I excitedly told my friends, “Yay, I’m going on a Disney Cruise!” they only gave me cold responses like “Sounds cool,” “Huh? What’s that?” or “Is it fun?” But let me tell you, whether you’re a Disney fan or not, you’ll absolutely lose your mind once you’re on board！
Aerial footage of Tainan reveals world-famous painting "The Gleaners" — pilgrimage to the most valuable painted rice field
Taiwan has built its foundation on agriculture. Over time, rice fields have evolved from mere sources of sustenance into massive canvases. Many towns and villages have launched painted rice field projects, using creativity and ingenuity to breathe new life into these fields. On the 8th, Tainan’s 2017 Good Rice Season grandly kicked off in Liujia District, featuring the eye-catching "Miller’s The Gleaners" artwork.
Japan’s Version of “Brown Sugar Avenue” – Sip on a Slimming Brown Rice Coffee
Though surrounded by scenery reminiscent of Taitung’s Brown Sugar Avenue, I was actually in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan. This scenic café named “Midori,” nestled in the countryside, is housed in what looks like an ordinary residential home. Yet, it serves the owner’s unique brown rice coffee. It’s said that after drinking it regularly, the owner went from being overweight to slim. So, what’s the magic behind this coffee?
One-of-a-kind Experience: Hokkaido’s “Hoshino Resorts TOMAMU” Themed Suites – Sleep Embracing Salmon
Hokkaido boasts abundant natural resources and unique charm. The resort “Hoshino Resorts TOMAMU,” located in central Hokkaido, takes advantage of its exceptional forest setting. In June 2017, it launched a one-of-a-kind Cloud Sea-themed suite, and in October, it introduced a Salmon-themed suite inspired by the autumn salmon run, also emphasizing its “only one in existence” appeal.
"LEGO"-Shaped Egg Cakes That Spark Childhood Joy — The Heartwarming Reason Behind the Shop
Tainan has an abundance of uniquely shaped egg cakes — from humorous to cute to elegant styles. Egg cake enthusiasts aiming to collect them all might need to hurry, as a new LEGO-shaped egg cake stall recently joined the scene. Launched in mid-September, its adorable design quickly became a hot topic, often selling out before closing time. Moreover, it’s not available every day, so those eager to try it must line up early. Interestingly, there’s a truly heartwarming reason behind the owner’s choice of the LEGO toy theme.
Super cute！Tainan’s Xiaying “Winnie the Pooh Mural Village” combines traditional temple street culture
Are you a fan of Winnie the Pooh? Located in Xiaying District, Tainan, there is the only Winnie the Pooh mural village in Taiwan, created by several local youths who have produced cartoon art blended with local folk culture, attracting Pooh fans to come on a “pilgrimage.”
Follow influencers and be the first to check out Taichung’s 8 scenic bridges, including the “pure white heart-shaped harp bridge”!
Following the opening of Taichung’s Liuchuan River in 2016, the upcoming “Liuchuan 2.0” green energy ecological river is set to be completed by the end of the year. The eight scenic bridges connecting the ecological river have become a major attraction for travel influencers. Among them, the pure white heart-shaped “Xichuan Bridge” has garnered the most attention—even before its official opening, it has already drawn many couples on pilgrimages.