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Wisteria in full bloom creates a fairy-tale-like spectacle—perfect for dreamy photos!
As winter fades and spring arrives, beyond cherry blossoms, the purple wisteria cascading like silk waterfalls becomes a must-see highlight. The Wisteria Café Garden in Tamsui District, New Taipei City, boasts breathtaking purple flower seas every spring, with dreamy, enchanting scenery...
Giant Trees Weave a Healing Wonderland: Top 5 Tree Tunnel Spots in Taiwan for Stunning Photos
As late winter transitions into early spring, stunning flower fields bloom across Taiwan, creating breathtaking scenery. Beyond these vibrant floral displays, there are also numerous tree tunnel spots perfect for photography. Towering trees form endless green tunnels, and stepping into these emerald sanctuaries feels incredibly healing for both body and mind...
An artistic haven for simple living: a café + homestay – Hooloo Café
Many cafés rich in artistic ambiance not only cater to basic dining needs but also frequently host lectures, showcases, unplugged or live music performances. Taichung’s “Hooloo Café,” started by musicians, embodies all these elements and even features a homestay on its upper floor, offering travelers a comfortable space to enjoy music, coffee, and a moment of rest.
Creamy Grilled Corn, Café Habana (Cuban & Mexican Restaurant)
Think grilled corn only comes in the soy-sauce-flavored version from night markets? Mexican grilled corn is a whole different story. At Café Habana, the corn is slathered with butter, mayonnaise, sour cream...
Natural Stone Elegance: 2011 Hualien International Stone Sculpture Art Festival
Taiwan boasts abundant ecological resources and diverse landforms, leaving people in awe of nature’s masterful craftsmanship. The beauty of Hualien’s mountains and waters has long been admired worldwide. Since 1995, an international stone sculpture art festival has been held here every two years...
Essay Contest on American Festivals and Entertainment Trips – Win Round-Trip Flights from Taipei to the U.S.!
Unique festivals around the world always attract travelers, and the "My American Dream Vacation" event, organized by the American Institute in Taiwan’s Commercial Section and the Taiwan Association for Tourism Promotion, lasts for a full year and features four themed essay contests...
38≠54!Fengyeh Alley’s Time-Honored Meatball Stall “Meatball Grandma”
The sign proudly declares “38-Year-Old Shop,” but given that a food stall isn’t likely to change its signage every year, this widely beloved meatball shop has actually been around for a full 54 years. The proprietress, fondly called “Meatball Grandma,” is now the second-generation owner...
The Cloud Tour Autumn Crab Season kicks off—unbeatable crabs before the end of October
As October arrives, autumn deepens and it’s also peak crab season. Food lovers have been eagerly awaiting the chance to indulge, and the Cloud Tour Tourism Group’s crab-tasting extravaganza has officially begun. The group’s various...
The Orchid Exhibition at the Shilin Official Residence Begins on October 7th, Showcasing Fragrant Blooms
Orchids are a shining star of Taiwan's agricultural sector, with last year’s output reaching as high as $116 million, demonstrating Taiwan's world-leading expertise in cultivation and research. From October 7 to October 16, the Taipei City Department of Public Works' Parks Division...
The 2011 Taipei World Design Expo offers a creatively designed National Day family holiday experience!
For the three-day National Day holiday, the 2011 Taipei World Design Expo has specially planned family-friendly routes. Parents can bring their children to the Design Clash exhibition area (Hall 1), the International Graphic Design exhibition area (Hall 4...
Taiwan’s first music-themed hotel, the Wufeng Music World Inn
Kids who study music don’t go bad—if you can stay in a comfortable, music-themed space while traveling, letting melodious tunes lull you to sleep, it’s truly an unprecedented double treat. The Music Culture Park in Wufeng, Taichung...
Our Century-Old Story: Masterpieces from the National Museum of History Go on Display
This year marks the centennial of the founding of the Republic of China. From the beginning to the end of the year, a rich array of centennial celebration events have taken place — from grand and lively commemorative ceremonies to historical retrospectives featuring precious archival materials. The National Museum of History tells the story of our century through the collective memories of the people...
Continuously introducing popular queue-worthy eateries: Three new highly sought-after restaurants added at Hanshin Dome this year
Food courts and themed restaurants have now become one of the cash cows for department stores. Not just in Taipei’s Breeze Group and Shin Kong Mitsukoshi, but even Kaohsiung’s Hanshin Dome Shopping Mall—aside from its already popular Din Tai Fung and Han Lai Harbor Restaurant—has successively introduced popular Taipei eats this year. For instance, Tim Ho Wan’s Hanshin Dome branch in Kaohsiung commenced operations in August, followed by Sushiro’s opening on September 20, and the upcoming launch of BAKE CHEESE TART in October.
The 8th Pink Joy Shopping Festival kicks off — save up to NT$30,000 and stand a chance to win a scooter
Not had enough of department store anniversary sales? The annual ultra-value joint promotion campaign Pink Joy Shopping Festival has now entered its 8th edition. This compact little discount booklet covers food, drinks, entertainment, and more. This year’s Pink Joy Shopping Festival runs from October 19 to December 18...
The world’s most grueling mountain race—Sabah’s Mount Kinabalu awaits your challenge
Kinabalu Park in Sabah, eastern Malaysia, also known as Mount Kinabalu or “Sacred Mountain,” stands at approximately 4,101 meters, making it the highest peak in Southeast Asia and one of UNESCO’s World Natural Heritage Sites. Its rich natural ecological landscape offers...
The most touching travel experience: Winners of the “Discover Heartfelt Stays” first prize announced
The “Discover Heartfelt Stays” nationwide essay competition, held by the Tourism Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Republic of China, featured 300 outstanding entries competing against each other. After online public voting and rigorous evaluation by experts, scholars, and mystery shoppers, the essay category was won by...
Travel Industry Oscars Awards: EVA Air’s Premium Economy Class Wins Gold
A renowned American travel industry newspaper, Travel Weekly, conducts annual evaluations of the travel sector, inviting professional judges to select the top-performing companies and present them with awards. It is known as the "Oscars of the travel industry"...
Back in the days when Pingxi scenes were all the rage, the 199 NTD combo ticket saw soaring sales and an added bonus
The domestic film "You Are the Apple of My Eye" was a box office hit, and the filming location featured in the movie—Shidi Bridge on Pingxi Old Street—became a must-visit tourist spot for fans. This led to the "199 NTD Pingxi Railway One-Day Tour Discount Ticket Pack," launched by New Taipei City on October 1, becoming an instant sensation. The initial batch of 5,000 ticket packs sold out in less than a week, prompting the city government to coordinate with vendors to add 2,000 more, which will go on sale at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, October 25.
Lowest temperatures in 25 years prompt businesses to launch extreme cold countermeasures promotions
Facing the polarized global climate—with scorching summers and harsh winters—this September’s average temperature was already 1.2°C lower than last year, and recent days have seen even steeper drops. Businesses are racing to roll out “extreme cold countermeasures” plans to meet consumer needs...
