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The Great Mooncake Festival BBQ Spot Battle: North and Central Park BBQ Area Info
The Mid-Autumn long weekend kicks off this Thursday—will you head to a nearby park right after work on Wednesday for the first “Mid-Autumn BBQ” session? However, parks across Taipei and Taichung have specific regulations...
A spaceship about to take off carries you into dreamland
When did Amsterdam get a spaceship? From afar, the astonishingly tall circular object stands on flat, unobstructed land, its glass curtain wall embedded with countless round windows, glowing faintly blue at night...
Explore UK World Heritage Sites and Discover Roman Culture
Analyzing the list of UK sites inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites, it’s not hard to see the abundant cultural assets left behind by Great Britain during the era of maritime power and colonialism. These include castles and gardens symbolizing British royal splendor, ports that played a significant role in maritime expansion...
Essential Guide to Preparing Mid-Autumn BBQs: Fugih Fishing Port’s Seafood Gift Boxes Now Open for Orders
The abundant harvest of the season brings the delicious Wanli crabs that food lovers rave about—head to “the Crab Capital” Fugih Fishing Port to indulge your taste buds. Located in Shimen District, New Taipei City, Fugih Fishing Port serves as the main hub for distributing and selling plump crabs. With the Mid-Autumn Festival approaching, Fugih Fishing Port has...
Guaranteed by Hoffman himself — exclusive Yellow Duck merchandise available only at Glory Pier
Officially licensed Yellow Duck merchandise has been unveiled and will go on sale at Kaohsiung’s Glory Pier on September 19th. The event organizer, Left Brain Creative Marketing, announced today (the 14th) the list of official products, including: a limited-edition Yellow Duck Kaohsiung commemorative...
March into the Grand Canyon National Park with a shovel – A hardcore training camp
Want to go on vacation in the Grand Canyon, USA? You might need to bring a shovel. The American Conservation Experience (ACE) is...
HOT！ Special Travel Guide for Mid-Autumn Holiday
On the first day of the Mid-Autumn holiday, netizens who haven’t decided where to go yet, hurry up and check out the Mid-Autumn travel guide from Spot Attractions. Whether it’s a Yellow Rubber Duck one-day tour, popular attractions in various cities and counties, or must-experience festivities in Hong Kong and Macau for the holiday...
Slow Travel in Yunnan’s Ancient Towns: Embrace the Charm of Lijiang and the Untouched Beauty of Shangri-La
If you wish to temporarily escape the hustle and bustle of city life or slow down your fast-paced routine, Lijiang and Shangri-La in Yunnan are perfect destinations to return to simplicity. Just a 3-hour flight from Taiwan will take you to the picturesque ancient town of Lijiang...
Spot the Yellow Rubber Duck: A 3-Part Land, Sea, and Air Adventure
It’s the final countdown—tomorrow, the Yellow Rubber Duck will officially make its debut to the public. There are plenty of ways to get up close and personal with this crowd favorite, whether you take a yacht ride to admire it from the water, cycle around, or simply gaze at the duck and...
Kaohsiung Big Rainbow Music Festival: 50 Artists Rock All Night
The Big Rainbow Music Festival is entering its third edition this year and will take place over two days, October 12–13, at Pier-2 Art Center and Pier 11. This year’s lineup includes performers such as Yoga Lin, Sandee Chan, Matzka, ...
World’s Best City for Sightseeing: Bangkok, Thailand Takes the Crown
Previously, we shared with netizens the world’s best city to live in, which was Melbourne winning the title for the third time. Today, we’re introducing the world’s best city for sightseeing, based on an online poll conducted by Travel & Leisure magazine published by American Express Publishing. Bangkok has been selected as the 2013 World’s Best City for Sightseeing, while Chiang Mai, the largest city in northern Thailand, ranked tenth. Among Asian cities, Bangkok came in first, and Chiang Mai ranked third.
Arashiyama Togetsukyo Bridge in Kyoto: A Must-Visit Autumn Spot for Stunning Foliage
Previously, we introduced some famous maple-viewing spots in Kyoto to our readers. Did it make you eager to book a flight and head to Kyoto right away? Today, we’re sharing another super classic must-visit attraction in Kyoto — the Arashiyama Togetsukyo Bridge — giving you yet another great reason to go.
Sleep in Wonderland: The Dreamy Boutique Hotel in Istanbul
Following the scatterbrained rabbit as it tumbled down the hole, the adorable Alice embarked on a fantastical adventure—and an equally enchanting experience awaits at The House Hotel Nisantasi in Istanbul, Turkey...
Hop on a virtual flight now and get a year of unlimited free rides with Scoot
Since its establishment one year ago, Scoot has seen over 500,000 Taiwanese travelers flock to its flights within just 12 months. Next year, it will add 20 Boeing 787 Dreamliners at once, offering passengers more diverse and...
Heavy rains recede in Kyoto, Arashiyama sees tourist resurgence
The Kyoto area of Japan, which was hit by Typhoon Khanun a few days ago, has seen most businesses reopen after days of cleanup, with local tourist traffic returning to its former vibrancy. Travelers planning to visit Kyoto for autumn foliage need not worry about their itineraries being affected...
The Yellow Rubber Duck Makes Its Debut: Over 350,000 Visitors Flock to Kaohsiung
The highly anticipated Yellow Rubber Duck made its appearance last Thursday (the 19th) at Kaohsiung’s Glory Pier, attracting over 200,000 visitors on the first day. However, due to the approaching Typhoon Usagi, it was deflated at noon on the 20th to avoid the storm. Yesterday (the 22nd) at 15:00, it returned to Glory Pier, once again drawing 150,000 visitors to witness its inflation show. Since its unveiling, at least 350,000 people have visited Glory Pier in Kaohsiung to catch a glimpse of Asia’s largest and the world’s second-largest Yellow Rubber Duck.
Step into a Medieval Legend World: A German Castle Journey
Medieval castles, princesses, Knights of the Holy Grail, and dragon-slaying tales are the fantasies of every youngster. In the post-industrial revolution era, Bavarian King Ludwig II (Ludwig II), driven by his passion and obsession with Wagner’s operas and Germanic legends...
Taipei International Travel Fair Online Event: Share Your Travel Dreams and Win Big 3C Prizes
The annual Taipei International Travel Fair (Taipei ITF), now in its 27th year, will be held grandly from October 18 to 21 at Hall 1, the second floor of Hall 1, and Hall 3 of the Taipei World Trade Center. This year’s fair...
Kumamon, Kumamoto’s mascot, comes to Taiwan with merchandise, winning enthusiastic fan support
Department store and supermarket city’super has introduced Japanese Kumamoto mascot Kumamon’s merchandise, available in limited quantities for a limited time from now until the 22nd. To boost sales, Kumamon himself came to Taipei to meet fans...
Live like a local in Berlin for a day and make friends with residents
Simply referred to as P1B, Plus One Berlin has only one room, and the space is just 9 pyeong (approximately 30 square meters) in size. It’s like a rental apartment but fully embodies the simple, practical, yet warm and cozy spirit of the Germanic people...