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So-net prepaid SIM card for internet access in Japan – super convenient mobile data for travel
Taiwanese travelers visiting Japan now have a more convenient way to stay connected. Japan's So-net Corporation will launch a new LTE prepaid SIM card “Prepaid LTE S...
Bye-bye Taipei！ 1,600 pandas say goodbye in a flash pop-up at the Children’s New Amusement Park
The 1,600 paper pandas, beloved by both kids and adults, have been wandering all over the streets of Taipei. They’ve visited both the city’s past (such as the Taipei Water Museum, Bopiliao Historic Block, and 44 South Village) and its present (like Dunhua South Boulevard, the Taipei Flower Expo Park, and the Da’an Forest Park MRT Station...
Beitou Library is simply enchanting – ranked among CNN’s “27 Most Beautiful Libraries in the World”
The Beitou Branch of the Taipei Public Library, once selected by U.S. entertainment website Flavorwire.com as one of the world’s 25 most beautiful libraries, has recently been recognized by CNN Travel...
Firefly Season Has Arrived！ 5 Recommended Firefly-Watching Trails in Taipei City
The environment around hiking trails in Taipei City has been gradually improved over the years, leading to an increasing number of fireflies. The best time to view them is around 18:30 to 20:00 from late April to late May. The Department of Urban Development of the Taipei City Government’s Public Works Bureau...
The opening of the Black Marlin Season is just around the corner – First look at Donggang’s romantic street views
The countdown to the opening of Pingtung County’s Black Marlin Culture and Tourism Season has begun. The county government has continued last year’s “Summer Sakura Love” theme, which was inspired by sakura shrimp, decorating Donggang Town with cherry blossom lights, love-themed flower beds, Sakura Love chairs, and more...
【Friday Fun in Taiwan】Spring’s Maple Turn Red – A Romantic Flower-Walking Excursion
With a wave of the spring goddess’s hand, flowers of all kinds burst into bloom across the land. Not only are Neishuangxi and Hehuanshan brimming with vitality, but the maple trees turning red in spring also bring the romantic hues of late autumn to this lively season. This weekend...
World's Unique Opera Houses – Beautiful Scenery Beneath Classical Architecture
For travelers who love cultural and artistic activities, one of the must-visits when traveling abroad is local opera houses and other performance venues. In addition to the captivating performances, the theaters themselves are stunning sights to behold. Beyond the Sydney Opera House, the world...
Traveling to Thailand with Like-Minded People: Top 10 Gay-Friendly Hotels
Known as the "Land of Smiles," Thailand boasts world-famous sunshine, pristine white sands, and more. Its bustling streets are also interspersed with exquisitely crafted temples rich in exotic charm. Thailand is also highly favored by LGBTQ+ travelers worldwide for its welcoming and friendly attitude toward the community...
Strolling Among Flowers in Neishuangxi – A Carefree Adventure with Flying Blue Magpies
Having endured the trials of winter and bathed in the abundance of spring light, the Neishuangxi Nature Center, located at No. 150, Lane 3, Zhishan Road Section 3, Shilin District, Taipei City (along the Bixi Industrial Road), is quietly adorned with various flower buds on branches that...
Spring Trip to Hehuan Mountain – Catch the Best Season to See Rhododendron kawakamii
In spring, flowers across Taiwan gradually bloom and smile. At this time, the alpine flowers of Hehuan Mountain are also slowly awakening from the cold winter. Especially the Rhododendron kawakamii in Hehuan Mountain National Forest Recreation Area, full of vitality, leads the welcome of the highland spring...
【Art & Culture on Thursday】2014 Macau Arts Festival “Art. Travel. Taste. Close” at Huashan
From April 25 to May 4, the 2014 Macau Arts Festival takes place at East 2D of Huashan 1914 Creative Park, offering people in Taiwan a chance to experience Macau through art, travel, taste, and closeness, immersing themselves in the rich charm of Macau. During the exhibition period...
The Fulong International Sand Sculpture Art Festival "Incredible Journey of Wonders" to Launch in May
The "2014 Fulong International Sand Sculpture Art Festival" will take place from May 3 to June 30 on Fulong Beach. This year, the event has invited 30 sand sculptors from 17 countries including the United States, Canada, France, Ireland, Australia, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, Russia...
New bike lane in Taipei adds to cycling routes between Neihu and Songshan
Cycling enthusiasts who enjoy urban biking now have a new route to explore. The Taipei City Traffic Engineering Office completed a bike lane along Section 6 of Nanjing East Road and Tanmei Street last year. Stretching about 1 kilometer, it connects...
The flowers of Alishan are blooming in succession, and the "Lady's Slipper Orchid" is now in full bloom
It is currently the peak blooming period of the exquisite and rare treasure of Alishan National Forest Recreation Area — the "Lady's Slipper Orchid." Visitors can admire the shy and delicate blooms at the Lady’s Slipper Orchid exhibition areas near the Guest House and along the Zhushan Sunrise Trail. ...
Spring Red Leaves Round Two: The Fiery Acer Pseudosieboldianum on Mount TaiPing
Every spring, as the season arrives at Mount TaiPing National Forest Recreation Area, the lush green forests gradually sprout new buds, while numerous wildflowers and plants prepare to bloom. During this time, the leaves of the Acer pseudosieboldianum — shaped like maple leaves — regrow in early spring after shedding in winter...
Baihua clover blooms like snow at Neihu Dagou Creek Ecological Park
April is the season when spring showcases its charm. The lush green lawns of the Dagou Creek Ecological Water Management Park are also dotted with small, adorable white pom-pom flowers, forming a vast sea of white blossoms that resemble a blanket of snow covering the earth. Paired with...
Fireflies Dance in the Glow – Now’s the Perfect Time to Enjoy Them Along the Osmanthus Riverside Trail in Old Zhuang, Nangang
A large number of fireflies have appeared in Old Zhuang, Nangang District, Taipei City, lighting up the night with their shimmering glow and tracing magical paths through the darkness. Zhang Ruifang, the head of Old Zhuang in Nangang District, said that fireflies are not only a focal point of nighttime attention but also...
A Romantic Night of Glowing Fireflies: Must-See Firefly-Watching Events
Starting every April, it’s the seasonal reunion between fireflies and people. At night, tiny lights flit and dance among the trees, creating a breathtaking and exhilarating spectacle. Currently, firefly-watching events are kicking off all over Taiwan...
The Tung Blossoms Are in Bloom！ Information on Taipei’s 6 Top Tung Blossom Hiking Trails
As the annual May "snow viewing" tung blossom season arrives with the warm spring sunshine, the blossoms are set to bloom, attracting visitors to hike and admire the flowers. The Taipei City Government’s Department of Urban Development recommends six tung blossom hiking trails: Zhanghu Trail, Bixi Trail, Datou Mountain Trail, Xianji Rock Trail...
Free firefly-watching guided tour at Zhuzihhu sells out instantly; 40 extra spots added due to high demand
The Taipei City Government’s Department of Urban Development’s Geotechnical Engineering Office has organized a free eco-tour for firefly watching, which will kick off on May 3rd along Yangming Creek in Zhuzihhu, Beitou. On the first day of registration, spots sold out within seconds, with all 40 slots quickly filled. Huang...