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2013's World's Best Airport for Sleeping – Taoyuan Ranks Sixth in Asia
When traveling abroad, it’s inevitable to spend the night at an airport while waiting for a connecting flight, making how "sleep-friendly" the airport quite important. According to an online survey conducted by the travel website "Best Airports to Sleep In" among travelers, evaluating factors such as the "comfort" of the environment and seating, the "convenience" of restrooms, Wi-Fi, and 24-hour dining, the "cleanliness" of dining areas and toilets, and the "customer service" of airport staff based on the 4C criteria...
Yellow Rubber Duck Temporary Post Office & Limited-Edition Postmark Makes Debut on October 26
Having just bid farewell to Glory Pier, the Yellow Rubber Duck will make its appearance this Saturday (the 26th) at the Taoyuan Land Art Festival. During the event, visitors can enjoy Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman’s “Yellow Rubber Duck,” Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama’s “The Footprints of Life,” and...
Top Overseas Travel Destinations Loved by Taiwanese: Tokyo, Japan, Remains Champion
With the peak travel season approaching at year’s end, Mastercard’s latest “Consumer Purchasing Trends Survey – Travel” reveals that 95% of Taiwanese people plan to travel abroad within the next year, and among them, 18% hope to...
Visit the land of myths and make a wish to the sea
Another destination in southern Kyushu worth visiting besides Kagoshima is Miyazaki Prefecture. Aside from being the birthplace of Taiwan’s beloved ripe mangoes and Miyazaki wagyu beef, it is also an ancient, mystical land that gave rise to numerous age-old myths. ...
Breathtaking Juhyo (Tree Ice) Views & All-You-Can-Eat Charcoal-Grilled Oysters – A Must-Experience Winter Highlight in Miyagi, Japan
Miyagi Prefecture is located in the central part of the Tōhoku region, with Sendai City in the center serving as the largest city in the region. It boasts a full range of shopping streets and department stores, as well as Sendai Airport with direct international flights. To the east, Miyagi faces the Pacific Ocean, and the coastal southern Sanriku area has the second-highest fish catch in Japan, offering visitors an abundance of fresh seafood. In the south, the Matsushima coastline, with its scenic rocky islets and emerald waters, has been cherished by literati and artists since ancient times and is ranked as one of Japan’s Three Great Views. The oyster huts in Matsushima even offer an all-you-can-eat charcoal-grilled oyster experience in winter. For those seeking relaxation, the renowned Naruko Onsen offers nine different types of hot spring water, while the winter Juhyo (tree ice) scenery in Zaō Mountain is a world-famous attraction drawing visitors from around the globe.
Explore Nagoya, Japan, and Admire Its Most Romantic Night Views
As one of Japan’s three major cities, Nagoya serves as a primary gateway to the Chubu and Hokuriku regions. It's also a vital transportation hub connecting the Kanto and Kansai areas. Due to its location between Tokyo and Kyoto, it is also known as the "Chukyo" (Central Capital). With its skyline increasingly dominated by high-rise...
Dakeng Hot Springs %s Artistic Old Space – A Literary-Trendy Warm Spring Stroll in Taichung
After enjoying a health-conscious breakfast by Green Park Boulevard, embark on a day of cultural and thermal spring exploration. Visit the Zhongxin Market and Warehouse No. 20, transformed from old spaces into art-filled venues. Have lunch at the nearby Third Market to savor local flavors. For the afternoon...
The Yellow Duck in Taoyuan Makes Its Grand Debut Tomorrow – Complete Traffic Guide
The inflatable of the Yellow Duck in Taoyuan is complete, welcoming the upcoming Taoyuan Land Art Festival, which will kick off tomorrow (the 26th). During the 16-day event from October 26 to November 10, traffic control will be implemented around the venue. Netizens can take advantage of free shuttle buses and other public transportation options.
Taiwan's 10 Must-See Natural Landscapes — Yehliu’s Queen’s Head Tops the List
The world has its Seven Wonders, and Taiwan boasts its own equally stunning and remarkable “Top 10 Natural Landscapes.” Recently, the results of the “Taiwan Top 10 Natural Landscapes” poll, organized by the Forestry Bureau under the Council of Agriculture, were announced, with Yehliu in New Taipei City’s Wanli District taking the top spot...
Must-visit European Spa Towns: A Scenic Tour of 4 Warm Bathing Nations
Every year when the cold winds blow, I always arrange a spa trip for myself and my family, letting the warm thermal waters wash away the bone-chilling chill and adding a fitting seasonal atmosphere to the winter journey. Beyond the well-known Asian spa destinations—Japan...
Macau’s Old Tales: 7 Ways to Experience Slow Travel Through Time
Beyond the dazzling, bustling fashion of modern Macau, what else do you know about this city? Other than walking along the wide, casino-dominated new roads, do you know what old stories lie hidden in its alleys? Beneath its dazzling, lively, and noisy exterior, Macau is actually...
The yellow duck in Taoyuan is fully inflated, and the Square Arts Festival kicks off simultaneously
The yellow duck, which left Kaohsiung last Sunday and floated to Taoyuan, was fully inflated this morning and will make its appearance at the Taoyuan County Xinyi Township Land Art Festival from October 26 to November 10. In addition, the Taoyuan Square Arts Festival...
Fukuyama Masaharu’s new film Like Father, Like Son; Japanese director visits Taiwan during Rubber Duck craze
Fukuyama Masaharu’s latest movie has been making waves—not only did it receive an enthusiastic response during its screening at Cannes, where it won the Jury Prize, but it has also surpassed 2.3 billion yen in box office revenue in Japan. Overseas rights have been acquired by Steven Spielberg...
Taipei’s Spooky Halloween: 6 Major Themed Events Launch with Limited Time
The joyful Western ghost festival—Halloween—is just around the corner, and entertainment activities are popping up everywhere. Taipei Expo Park will host the “Expo Fright Fest,” featuring a Halloween market, costume contest, Halloween parade, and a scary night concert...
"Round Round" is excelling at nursing, and the energetic "Round Cub" is doubling the payoff with her weight gain
Weighing over 7,246 grams, "Round Cub" is now 109 days old. Her only food is her mother "Round Round"'s milk. Although she is currently observed to nurse just once or twice a day, her weight is...
Tokyo's Shitamachi Charm: A Leisurely Stroll Through Yanaka
When traveling in Tokyo, one of the most frequently used modes of transport is arguably the JR Yamanote Line. Heading south from Yamanote Line’s Nippori Station and taking the exit for Yanaka Cemetery (Yanaka Boen), you’ll cross a not-too-long footbridge and arrive...
Taiwan’s Four Great Hot Springs: Sichongxi in Pingtung’s Checheng for Soaking and Strolling
When it comes to hot spring getaways in central and southern Taiwan, most people think of Guguan, Dakeng, or Guanziling. However, in Checheng, Pingtung, there’s a hot spring area known as “Sichongxi,” which—along with Beitou, Yangmingshan, and Guanziling—is counted among Taiwan’s “Four Great Hot Springs.”...
Three lines on the Yellow Duck’s face? Hofman: I love how the duck blends into Taoyuan’s local charm
The highly anticipated Yellow Duck made its appearance at the Taoyuan County Land Art Festival, which kicked off last Saturday (the 26th). On its first day on display, it attracted over 200,000 visitors. Dutch artist Hofman, who grew up in the countryside...
Breathtaking Kagoshima & Modern Fukuoka: Dive into Kyushu’s Southern Charm
Once known as "Chikushi Island" or "Chikushi Province," Japan’s Kyushu region, compared to Tokyo’s modern vibrancy and Kyoto’s ancient elegance, blends Fukuoka’s modernity, Saga’s exquisite craftsmanship, Nagasaki’s exotic flair, Kumamoto’s...
Autumn blooms burst into full glory at Guting Riverside Park — a romantic date on the floral carpet by the river
Looking to plan a romantic and nature-filled date after work or during the weekend in Taipei? In addition to enjoying the crisp autumn breeze on a U-Bike ride, you can take in the two-month-long flower sea scenery at Guting Riverside Park, where a floral carpet woven from...