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Stockholm Metro – The World’s Longest Underground Gallery
Since the Stockholm Metro was carved out of underground bedrock, it features many unique rocky landscapes. Swedes invited artists to create captivating works on these rocks, resulting in an 110...
Outshining the Yellow Rubber Duck！ A 70-meter Blue Sperm Whale Swims into Youth Park
While all of Taiwan is going crazy over the Yellow Rubber Duck, Taiwan’s locally created “Blue Sperm Whale” will also make an appearance at Taipei’s Youth Park from October 5 to 20. With a size that surpasses the Yellow Rubber Duck—nearly 70 meters long and about the size of five...
Fireworks over Hsinchu Beach & A Mediterranean-Themed Day Trip
This year’s National Day fireworks will be launched offshore at Hsinchu’s Nanliao Fishing Harbor, but traveling all the way to Hsinchu and heading back home after just one fireworks show would be a bit of a waste. On the holiday, why not head out early to fully enjoy the Mediterranean-style architecture along Hsinchu’s coastline...
The Yellow Rubber Duck Won’t Go to Taichung—It’s Headed to Taoyuan and Keelung for New Year’s Eve
The itinerary of the Yellow Rubber Duck’s wildly popular tour across Taiwan has become clearer. Although there were earlier reports that it would visit Taichung, Zhang Dachun, Director of Taichung City Tourism Bureau, recently stated that due to the lack of suitable exhibition space for the duck in Taichung, high licensing fees, and the fact that Kaohsiung had already secured the priority opportunity for the early display...
Taipei Caesar Hotel Travel Fair Special: Accommodation and Dining Vouchers Up for Bid Starting at NT$1
Located right opposite Taipei Main Station and accessible via Exit M6 of the five-rail integrated Taipei Metro, the Taipei Caesar Hotel — awarded "Best Business Hotel" by renowned hotel booking website HotelClub — will be...
Half a Dou Straight Tree Doubled Payback: Filming Locations (Kansai Edition)
The Japanese drama "Half a Dou Straight Tree," which achieved the highest viewership ratings of this century, is about to premiere in Taiwan. The story can be simply divided into the Osaka and Tokyo parts. Yesterday, we shared some of the Kanto filming locations with our readers. Today, let’s share the Kansai filming locations...
The blue sperm whale checks in for a day trip around Wanhua!
Recently, the yellow rubber duck in southern Taiwan has been all the rage, and now the 70-meter-long blue sperm whale appearing in Youth Park is also gaining immense popularity. It’s set to make its official debut tomorrow (the 5th). If you want to experience the sheer size of the sperm whale in person...
A European Shangri-La: A Tour of Breathtaking Secluded Towns
Visiting Europe, travelers are always enchanted by the beautiful landscapes and simple yet elegant ancient architecture. However, hidden across the vast European continent are many rural towns that have become secret destinations for globetrotters with their breathtaking scenery...
Doubles with Interest: On-Site Filming Locations of Hanzawa Naoki (Kanto Edition)
"An eye for an eye, doubles with interest!" This phrase, which has recently become a hit not only in Japan but also in Taiwan, comes from the Japanese TV drama Hanzawa Naoki, which just concluded at the end of September. Adapted from the novel The Fruits of Hard Labor by author Izawa Yasuda...
The Largest-Ever Taipei International Travel Fair: Check Out 6 Major Deals First
The annual 2013 Taipei International Travel Fair (Taipei ITF) will take place from October 18 to 21. This year, there are 900 exhibitors from 60 countries and regions gathering at the Taipei World Trade...
Creative Yellow Duck Photo Contest – Stunning Entries Unveiled
The Yellow Duck exhibition in Kaohsiung has sparked a nationwide duck-spotting craze, attracting 1.67 million visitors as of October 2. Online discussions and photo sharing have been lively, and the Facebook page “Kaohsiung Incredible” recently...
Hokkaido Tangyou Series – Top Picks for Charming Hot Springs and Classic Fish Market Cuisine
As autumn winds blow, the weather in Hokkaido has reached the point where a jacket is necessary. Soaking in warm hot springs and savoring delicious seafood are two of the best ways to experience the essence of Hokkaido this season. In Hokkaido, there are four major hot spring resorts: Lake Toya Onsen, Jozankei Onsen, Noboribetsu Onsen, and Shi...
Recommended by Yilan Ye, time-honored eateries beloved by locals in Tainan
There are so many delicious foods in Tainan, with countless famous snacks. With limited stomach capacity and time, where should you start? When observing Tainan’s food culture, writer Shu Guozhi once remarked: “The people of Tainan only eat at the time-honored establishments they approve of.” So, let’s take a look...
Enjoy an exclusive private space at the top-tier resort Banyan Tree
Private Villas line both sides of the driveway. Push open the wooden door, walk along a lush tropical garden path, and you’ll be greeted by your own private pool and a relaxation pavilion. Turn around to step inside, where you’re welcomed by...
Fujian’s “Haixia” ferry sets sail: Taipei–Pingtan reachable in 3 hours
Fujian’s high-speed passenger ferry “Haixia” will commence its inaugural voyage to Taipei Port on October 9. This marks the first time Taipei Port has launched a “passenger transport” service, as well as the first time a mainland-registered passenger ferry has entered northern Taiwan, ushering in a new milestone for cross-strait direct shipping...
Taipei ITF Travel Fair: Exclusive Deals Alert – Up to 55% Off Hotel Vouchers
Taipei’s biggest annual travel fair, the Taipei International Travel Fair (ITF), will be held from October 18th for four days simultaneously across the entire Hall 1, the 2nd floor of Hall 1, and all of Hall 3. This year’s event has set a new record with over 1,350 booths...
The Ultimate Luxury Train Journey – The Nankai Shimakaze
The Nankai Shimakaze (しまかぜ, Premium Express SHIMAKAZE), this newly launched ultra-luxury sightseeing train that even the Japanese scramble to ride, has been in extremely high demand since its launch in March this year...
Taipei Bento Treasure Map: Eat, Take Photos, and Win Big Prizes
To benefit office workers who eat out for all three meals, the Taipei City Government has launched the hot-off-the-press “Taipei Bento Treasure Map.” It also offers an iPad mini and over NT$12,000 in gift vouchers, inviting the public to...
Hong Kong’s Halloween Carnival Month: Pumpkin Army Invades Huashan
The Huashan 1914 Creative Park, a hub of artistic vibes during the day, undergoes a dramatic transformation after dark. Not only do ghostly figures occasionally emerge from the walls of the buildings, but mischievous pumpkins from Hong Kong also pop up one by one from beneath the grass...
Old Districts of Macao: Classic Charm with New Highlights
The allure of Macao lies in its duality—it can be dazzlingly vibrant yet quietly serene. Just beyond the floor-to-ceiling windows of your luxury hotel: perhaps on a gently rolling hill not far in the distance, or inside an old colonial building nestled in the old districts beneath your feet...