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Absolutely stunning! A professional-grade maple viewing secret spot "Maple Valley" — with maple leaves drifting down the stream, it's incredibly romantic
The most beautiful highlight of autumn is the red foliage. The mountains in Taiwan have gradually turned fiery red since early November. Scenic spots like Fushoushan Farm, a renowned maple-viewing destination, already look like a painting. Besides famous spots such as Fushoushan and Alishan, there are also many hidden gems known only to locals. For example, the Facebook page "Strolling in the Clouds of Alishan" shared the breathtaking beauty of Maple Valley along the Central Cross-Island Highway.
Taiwanese hipster beef noodle shop – the braised beef noodles have noodles that soak up rich, flavorful broth
I accidentally left this photo of “Chunmei’s” in my computer folder for nearly a month now — just in time to post it now that the nights are getting colder (I’ll say it myself XD). To be honest, the moment I saw it on Instagram, I was deeply charmed by its cute, hipster storefront.
The pillars under the Shilin MRT station have gotten a makeover – recycled old playground equipment turned into a photo spot
Have you ever noticed that the pillars under the MRT from Zhishan Station to Shilin Station could have a completely different look? Just one stop apart, the two stations connected by the elevated MRT present entirely contrasting appearances. This year, “Designs Spotted Around Taipei Corners” transformed recycled playground equipment into furniture and used lighting to “brighten up” the Shilin pillar base area.
Ring in the New Year without the crowds – Top 10 sunrise spots in Taiwan for 2018!
As 2017 comes to an end and we step into the new year, how do you plan to celebrate? Quba has once again rounded up the best ways to welcome 2018 across Taiwan – whether you’re looking to ring in the New Year at sea with a sunrise view, enjoy a holiday on one of Taiwan’s outlying islands, or plan a family-friendly two-day New Year trip, we’ve got you covered. Don’t let last year’s regrets repeat themselves. Get ready to break from tradition in 2018 and experience a brand-new way to celebrate the New Year’s dawn.
It warms the heart even in the cold winter days!The “Mandarin Duck Lamb Hot Pot” at Zhonghe has tender and springy meat.
As the weather gets cooler, it’s the perfect season for hot pot again!This time, we’re taking you to enjoy a heartwarming lamb hot pot—the “Goat City Whole Lamb Restaurant Lamb Hot Pot” Zhonghe Julu Branch is located on Julu Road in Zhonghe District, New Taipei City, right across from the fire station. Not only is the space spacious and comfortable, but the tables, chairs, and floors also have no sticky feeling. The bright and clean environment makes you not want to leave once you step inside!
Who has time to queue in the age of speed? 6 time-saving services at Taoyuan Airport for ultra-efficient travel
Whether you travel abroad often or are planning an international trip, don’t miss the lightning-fast experience offered by Taoyuan Airport. Whether you're traveling for leisure or business, time is money. Master these six tips and you’ll never have to waste time queuing at the airport again when flying out of the country.
Rainbow-colored hot-pressed toast in four colors in Taipei City – ultra-cheesy with no artificial coloring, plus authentic Japanese-style char siu
Located in a lane in Neihu, Yamamoto-ten Japanese Toast Bistro started out as a ramen shop. Since opening just over a month ago, it has primarily focused on takeout and delivery, thanks to its proximity to the Neihu Science Park, Neihu High School of Technology, and LiShan National High School. Its signature dish is a rainbow waterfall toast that’s beloved by nearby office workers and students for its vibrant colors and lack of artificial coloring. As part of a special promotion, from now until the end of January, customers who show the ETtoday News Cloud app when making a purchase in-store will receive a complimentary real 'milk tea' as a gift.
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Win 1,000 free tickets to the "Taichung International Travel Fair" Can't wait to get drenched in Kyoto's ginkgo rain
ETNEWS is giving away 1,000 free tickets to the "2017 Taichung International Travel Fair"!Now just download the "ETNEWS News Cloud APP" ( click here to download⟧), and you could win two admission tickets to the "2017 Taichung International Travel Fair"!Each person can enter once, with a total of 1,000 tickets available — limited quantity, so hurry up and enter! Quickly gather your friends to download the APP and join the lucky draw. This autumn, don’t miss out on overseas maple viewing and feasting on autumn crabs!!!
Italian gelato in the Gongguan shopping district – buy 2 scoops, get 1 free | Drinks also feature a hidden menu
Located in the Gongguan shopping district, IC Airport specializes in Italian gelato. Open for nearly four years, although tucked away in an alley, it often attracts National Taiwan University students and nearby tourists curious to explore. The shop offers over 80 flavors, with around 10–12 available on the shelves each day. Unlike other shops, they also sell beverages, coffee, juices, pancakes, and even milkshakes — a rarity elsewhere — with a variety of unique flavors as well!
Live in a Dreamy Bubble Hotel for New Year’s Eve – A Short Stroll to Taipei 101 Fireworks | The New HowToTrip Bubble Hotel Opens
Have you ever imagined living inside a bubble? Taipei’s Bubble Hotel, Hotelpoispois, has been in soft launch since June this year and finally held a grand opening party on September 20th. The entire hotel is inspired by bubbles, featuring 36 pristine white “bubble rooms.” When sunlight streams in, it feels like sleeping inside a bubble. With its ultra-feminine pink ambiance, it has become a hotspot for influencers and bloggers.
Taipei’s Budget-Friendly “Crispy Egg Pancake” Breakfast Shops – A Perfect Match with Unique Spicy Sauce!
I happened to have some business near Songshan Airport recently and wanted to meet up with friends for a chat. I was looking for a simple place to eat where we could sit for a while, so after doing some searching, I found this place called “Mr. Egg Pancake Bai Mu” which seemed pretty good. It operates in a breakfast-style format, with its main offering being crispy egg pancakes, and it’s quite popular among many people!
Answering the Call of Antarctica: A Luxurious Voyage on the Crown of the Arctic Cruise Through the Vast White Expanse
This is the world’s last frontier, the last untouched landmass, and a place that must not be spoiled—the Antarctic continent. With an ice sheet averaging two thousand meters in thickness, Antarctica has no borders, no pollution, and no hostility. It is an otherworldly paradise, the last remaining pure land on Earth; yet it is also the coldest, stormiest, windiest, and driest region in the world, cloaking this wonderland in breathtaking sheets of silver-white glass and shrouding it in an air of mystery. Thus, it stirs the spirit of adventure and curiosity in travelers, inspiring them to set foot on Antarctica and stand amid the vast ice caps, ice shelves, icebergs, and towering mountain ranges, to feel the immense power and wonder of nature.
Explore the ancient civilizations on a grand tour of 5 South American countries!Experience diverse natural ecosystems.
Deserts, rainforests, glaciers, highland lakes… South America is a very distant place from Taiwan. In that faraway land, you’ll find diverse natural landscapes as well as mysterious ancient civilizations and many age-old legends, rich in both natural beauty and cultural heritage. For example, the ancient city of Machu Picchu is like an aerial city atop the Andes Mountains, with its lost myths echoing in everyone’s heart; the Iguazu Falls on the border between Argentina and Brazil, with its 275 thundering cascades of all sizes, resembles a mighty wall of water, forged by thousands of falls, awe-inspiring and majestic!
A Mini-Trip Along the East Coast: Kayaking to Admire the Qingshui Cliffs and the Hidden Azure Bays
Netizen Cai Yuequn shared the beauty of eastern Taiwan in “Traveling Is Super Fun!” featuring two major golden needle flower regions: the Golden Needle Flower Seas of Liushishi Mountain and Chike Mountain, as well as the most magnificent Qingshui Cliffs, with colorful kayaks gently swaying on the crystal-clear sea.
Quickly mark your teacher for a fun outing — teachers and military personnel can enjoy park entry for just 100 yuan!
September 28th is a special day dedicated to teachers. To show appreciation for their hard work, Lihpao Land Resort has launched an exclusive “Military & Teachers Month” event. As long as you're a teacher or member of the military and present valid ID when purchasing your ticket, you can get entry to one of the two parks for just 100 yuan, allowing educators to fully enjoy the amusement park and unwind completely.
Want to be among the first to taste Japanese wagyu? These 5 places will serve it soon
After a 14-year hiatus, the first batch of Japanese beef exported to Taiwan from Japan comes from Miyazaki Prefecture’s Miyazaki beef, expected to arrive in Taiwan on September 28. Other batches of wagyu will also be imported successively. Foodies need not worry about missing out—five hotel and restaurant operators have already launched Japanese-imported wagyu recently, with availability starting around late September to early October.
A Must-Read for Crab Lovers: What You Should Know Before Digging into "Wanli Crabs"
What kind of crabs do you like to eat? Whether it’s hairy crabs, king crabs, or Wanli crabs — up to 80% of all crabs caught in Taiwan are landed in Wanli. However, most people aren’t necessarily familiar with the types of crabs found in Taiwan’s coastal waters or their fishing grounds. That’s why in 2012, the New Taipei City Government designated the three most commonly caught crab species in the Wanli area — stone crabs, flower crabs, and three-spot crabs — as "Wanli Crabs," launching the Wanli Crab brand to promote the consumption of seafood caught in Taiwan.
Japanese Wagyu beef returns after 14 years Cheers Group races to be first to import First batch of Miyazaki beef arrives in Taiwan on September 28
Beef lovers who enjoy the taste of Japanese wagyu have something to celebrate. After a 14-year hiatus, the first shipment of Japanese beef exported to Taiwan is from Miyazaki Prefecture—Miyazaki beef—and is expected to arrive in Taiwan on September 28. This batch of Miyazaki beef is being imported by Cheers Group, aiming to deliver it to customers as quickly as possible, whether through its own restaurants or its B2B retail business, Cheers Foods.
So Luxurious: Mandarin Oriental Teams Up with Caviar Skincare Brand for Limited-Edition Afternoon Tea
From October 1 to November 5, Mandarin Oriental Taipei collaborates once again with Swiss luxury skincare brand la prairie to present the “Caviar Beauty Radiant Afternoon Tea” at The Green Aisle. Executive Pastry Chef Gregory Ducoin draws inspiration from caviar to create a variety of desserts. Guests enjoying the afternoon tea will also receive an exclusive la prairie caviar beauty gift set. Starting from TWD 1,350 per person.