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Relaxing Island-Hopping Fun in Sabah
Boating to offshore islands, city sightseeing at scenic photo spots, and relaxing massages are the three main themes of a Sabah vacation. Recently, the renowned Malaysian travel expert "Aimaishi" launched the relaxing and unhurried "Aimaishi Sabah 4+1 Day Tour," which not only includes these three key activities but also specially reserves a full free day for travelers to arrange their own preferred experiences, allowing for more direct and intimate interactions with Sabah.
A Malaysia Sabah trip for just over 11,000 NT dollars — Xie Jiajian takes the stage at the travel fair to introduce her hometown
The 2017 Taipei International Travel Fair (ITF) has kicked off in full swing. This time, the Malaysian Tourism Board has joined forces with AirAsia, the Malacca Tourism Board, the Sabah Tourism Board, the Sarawak Tourism Board, and Taiwanese travel agencies to launch ultra-“Sarawak/Sabah” (super attractive) travel deals for departures from the end of this year to next spring. The booth also features various performance activities to help more people get to know the beauty of Malaysia.
Spend a night on Merman Island and enjoy an exclusive island vibe
For those seeking a secluded island holiday, Merman Island in Malaysia is definitely a must-visit top choice.
Advice from Flight Attendants: Six Practical Tips to Make Travel Easier
Traveling abroad is a wonderful experience, but many people find that being in a cabin full of strangers isn’t all that comfortable once they’re on the plane. What’s the best way to make the flight more pleasant? There’s no better advice than that from flight attendants. The Oyster website has compiled six key tips—some of which are really quite simple—that travelers might want to keep in mind.
Excuse me, please！Locals point the way—visit seven attractions in Miaoli in one day
Where are the best food and fun spots in Miaoli? With Miaoli tourist attractions and must-try local delicacies, this route shows you how to enjoy Miaoli to the fullest！In fact, the quickest way is to ask at a local “Borrow & Ask” station when you’re there！On her short trip to Miaoli, Xiaojie relied on the guides at the Borrow & Ask stations to introduce her to fun places to go！Whenever you see a shop with the Borrow & Ask station’s big yellow “i” sign, feel free to stop by and chat or ask for recommendations！
Divine Beef Soup! A Time-Honored Shabu-Shabu Spot in Tainan Serving Freshly Sliced Premium Beef
Beef soup is a must-try local delicacy for many foodies visiting Tainan. Freshly sliced premium beef is placed in a steaming hot bowl, with tender, sweet, and incredibly flavorful meat that leaves you wanting more. To indulge in a feast of beef, follow the locals to the super famous Ah Yu Beef Shabu-Shabu and savor its god-tier beef deliciousness.
Xinpu’s most dreamy drink: Try a Love Potion and experience the chemistry of love
This “Feng Xuxu homebibi” café in Xinpu, which opened just this October, has attracted many visitors since its launch. In addition to coffee and desserts, it offers creative drinks like “Tears of the White Cloud” and “Love Potion.” With a minimum spend of just one drink per person, you can enjoy a relaxing afternoon in this whimsical atmosphere.
Taiwan’s popular tin-roofed snack shop: Signature rice noodle soup & freshly fried tofu
Sanshepu Rice Noodle Soup is located on Yongchun East Road in Nantun. When we arrived around 11:30 AM, the shop was about 60% full. Sanshepu Rice Noodle Soup is housed in a tin-roofed building that looks quite old from the outside. However, there’s a notice posted at the entrance indicating that the shop will likely be relocating soon... As for when the move will happen, you can keep an eye on the shop’s social media page for updates.
Fried black sugar poured directly into fresh milk – Tainan’s new “Bubble Black Sugar Milk Pouch” is all the rage
Following the drink pouch trend sparked by Kaohsiung’s Xiaoyin Herbal Tea and Tainan’s 32 Pouch Milk, “Huami,” located in Anping, Tainan, just opened last week and has already attracted numerous visitors eager to check it out on IG. Handmade bubble black sugar fresh milk is poured into transparent zip-lock pouches, creating a coffee-milk gradient hue that’s become the latest trendy must-have in everyone’s hands.
The vacation backyard of the people of Matsu！Over 50 hot spring pools — you can even soak in an onsen on a boat
In Taiwan, soaking in hot springs in winter is almost a daily routine. In the north, you can head to Beitou, Wulai, or Yangmingshan; in the central region, there's Tai'an and Guguan; in the south, you can visit Guanziling; and in eastern Taiwan, there's Zhiben. But what about the people of Matsu? Aside from the main island of Taiwan, there’s actually a hot spring destination just a 20-minute boat ride from Beigan in Matsu, located in Fuzhou on the mainland. This hot spring resort is so expansive that a single hotel features over 50 outdoor pools, each with unique themes, designs, and mineral properties. You can even soak in the springs while boating across the lake — a fun and relaxing experience that serves as the winter vacation backyard for the people of Matsu.
Only locals in Kyoto know about this hidden gem serving ultra-warming sake lees tantan noodles
A true travel enthusiast can’t live like a hermit, forever seeking out only the most off-the-beaten-path destinations, nor can they blindly follow the crowd’s recommendations. In Japan, we inevitably go shopping for cosmetics, visit shrines and temples, and try many of the widely recommended dishes—but we’re also willing to explore lesser-known street-side eateries, hoping to stumble upon a hidden treasure.
World’s largest passenger plane flies to Korea！Korean Air A380 inaugural flight unveiled – enjoy business class for just 13,000
Following the UAE, Taoyuan Airport welcomes the world’s second-largest passenger aircraft！Starting today (29th), Korean Air will operate the Taipei–Seoul route with the Airbus A380. The inaugural flight arrived at Taoyuan Airport at 11:00 AM, where eight fire trucks performed a water salute to welcome this “giant of the skies.” The Taipei–Seoul route operated by Korean Air has also become Taiwan’s only short-haul flight served by the A380, allowing more Taiwanese travelers to experience the A380 dream.
Become a Flower Fairy in Australia: A Romantic Wonderland Surrounded by Jacaranda "Exam Trees"
With direct flights and the rise of working holiday trends, Australia is no longer unfamiliar to us. While everyone is flocking to Japan for autumn leaves, Australia in the southern hemisphere is also in full bloom with its "jacaranda Jacaranda" season. The trees are covered in tiny purple flowers, creating a stunningly beautiful and romantic wonderland.
The largest ever！A massive 6-meter-tall Gundam appears in Taipei – Limited-time free exhibition
Gundam fans, this is for you！The globally popular 1:3 scale giant Gundam makes its Taiwan debut！Free entry, limited to one month only – the department store has instantly transformed into Taiwan’s largest Gundam base！A towering 6-meter Gundam and 20 1.7-meter statues of GM and Zaku awaken childhood memories for boys and anime fans alike, with an irresistible charm
A hearty, thick beef soup in Tainan that’s not your mainstream choice – get unlimited rice with meat sauce with your soup!
One day while riding my bike home from Datong Road, I spotted an unfamiliar sign... Non-Mainstream Warm Beef Cuisine. Curious, I added it to my mental list, but eventually forgot about it until a kind netizen mentioned it. I guess that’s what you call fate. The sign for Non-Mainstream Warm Beef Cuisine isn’t small, but on Datong Road, where people and traffic are always rushing by, even a big sign doesn’t seem to help much.
Hualien Japanese cuisine uses local ingredients — you can even enjoy lobster in the steamed seafood hotpot!
In the past, when visiting Hualien, the food options were mostly limited to snacks like fried scallion pancakes and wontons. But this time in Hualien, we took a different route. This restaurant, Yīwèiwū, located in downtown Hualien, used to be in Taipei’s Tonghua Street — conveniently close to my home. After it moved to Hualien, I hadn’t had the chance to visit until now. This time, I seized the opportunity and invited a local friend from Hualien to go with me.
Weekend-only limited edition: Kyoto’s stunningly serene maple scenery at “Ryōan-ji of Light” opens at night for the first time
With autumn foliage season here, Kyoto’s popular maple-viewing spot “Ryōan-ji of Light,” which is only open twice a year, is opening for nighttime visits for the first time this year. From November 11 to December 3, it will be open to visitors for maple viewing on weekends and national holidays between 7:00 PM and 8:30 PM. Only 100 people are allowed in each night, so those wanting to see Ryōan-ji of Light at night should seize the opportunity.
Taichung's unmanned self-service hotel "Dream Mansion" has newly opened, offering free Shanghai Tang-style commemorative photos
Following the craze caused by Taiwan's first unmanned self-service QRS Hotel, another brand-new hotel under Dunqian International Smart Hotel Group, "Dream Mansion," officially opened today (the 30th). Themed around classic Shanghai Tang, the hotel also adopts a self-service operation model, creating a new image that blends modern trends with retro charm.
The purple crow butterfly overwintering season has arrived！ The Maolin Valley butterfly-watching event in Kaohsiung has officially begun.
In collaboration with major tourism operators, the Maolin National Scenic Area Administration has launched one-day or two-day tours on the Sunshine Bus, inviting visitors from all over Taiwan to join in accompanying the purple crow butterflies through winter in Maolin, Kaohsiung. The butterfly-watching package tours offer a close-up view of the graceful flight of the butterflies and provide insight into their unique survival tactic of "playing dead" to evade predators, making it an educational eco-experience.
Limited-time offer, only 20 bowls per day – Menya Itto launches Sea & Land Lobster Tsukemen
Menya Itto, which has once again topped the nationwide Tabelog 2017 rankings as the most popular queue-worthy ramen shop, along with its sister shop Tonkotsu Itto, will launch two “limited-edition tsukemen” and one hidden-version ramen from Menya Itto in November. These include the Sea & Land Lobster Tsukemen, Sesame Tsukemen, and the hidden-version Rich Lobster Chicken Broth Ramen. The sales period is yet to be announced.