Travel
Comparable to Brown Boulevard, the Golden King Boulevard in Changbin Leads to the Azure Coast
The beautiful natural scenery of Taitung has always been captivating, especially the dreamy Brown Boulevard lined with golden rice fields, which became hugely popular after being featured in an advertisement starring Takeshi Kaneshiro, making it one of the must-visit spots in Taitung. But besides Brown...
A flower sea like a dream — Carlsbad Flower Fields
The Carlsbad Flower Fields in northern San Diego, California, USA, feature a colorful sea of flowers composed of various hues of morning glories, orchids, and ranunculus (persian buttercups). Covering a total area of two hundred thousand square me...
Asia’s First LINE FRIENDS Water Party – Cool Off Together at Ocean Park
To welcome the arrival of summer, Hong Kong Ocean Park’s Summer Splash will kick off with a splash from July 1 to August 30. Featuring “Top 10 Coolest Water Attractions” and in collaboration with the popular mobile messaging app LINE, it presents...
Colorful Dust Explosion at Octave Water Park Sparks Major Fire; Tourism Bureau Orders Closure
Octave Water Park recently rented its venue to Rainbow Party, organized by Rebo International Integrated Marketing, when a suspected dust explosion on the stage caused a major accident. Following New Taipei City Government’s order for an indefinite closure, the Ministry of Transportation and Communications’ Tourism Bureau has also...
Hello Kitty Hot Pot Soft Opening Confirmed – See Here to Make a Reservation
The much-anticipated Hello Kitty Shabu-Shabu Japanese-style hot pot restaurant has announced its official soft opening on July 7, with phone and online reservations opening from July 1. Walk-ins will not be accepted...
Same-sex marriage legalized nationwide in the U.S., colorful rainbow-lit White House becomes a popular attraction
The U.S. Supreme Court announced on June 26, 2015, that same-sex marriage is legal across the nation, affirming the constitutional right of gay people to marry. Originally, two-thirds of U.S. states had already recognized same-sex marriage, and this announcement meant...
Super Fun: The world’s first Cartoon Network water park—play with Papa Smurf!
Tired of regular water parks? At the end of 2014, Pattaya, Thailand, launched the world’s first Cartoon Network-themed water park: Cartoon Network Amazone Waterpark...
China’s Longest Aerial Walkway Opens – View Ponds and Waterfalls 50 Meters Above Ground
The highly anticipated Longfeng Waterfall Aerial Walkway in Zhongliao Township, Nantou, began a two-week trial operation from July 6 to 22. To ensure safety, the walkway operates on a reservation system along with limited on-site spots...
【Get Discounts】Yilan Children's Folk Games Festival – Round-Trip High-Speed Rail Tickets + Free Accommodation, an Amazing Deal
The widely loved Yilan Children's Folk Games Festival will kick off at the Dongshan River Water Park from July 4 to August 23 this year, marking its 20th anniversary. This year, Taiwan High Speed Rail is also launching a special “High-Speed Rail Holiday Children’s Folk Games Festival Package” for residents of southern Taiwan during the festival period...
First-ever Studio Ghibli flagship store opens, Totoro greets guests
Taiwan’s first specialty store for merchandise from Studio Ghibli works, “Acorn Republic,” officially opened on July 2, 2015, to meet fans in Taiwan. The first outlet is located on the B1 floor of ATT4FUN in Xinyi District, one of Taiwan’s premier commercial areas...
Most Stunning Rice Field Art: Eye-Catching Japanese Paddy Paintings
In March this year, Pingtung County Government held its first International Colored Rice Art Festival in collaboration with LINE, creating a one-hectare LINE FRIENDS-themed painted rice field. The lifelike designs left a deep impression...
Romantic Natural Scenery: Five Heart-Shaped Lakes
Nature comes in all sorts of shapes and scenes that never cease to amaze us. The romantic “heart-shaped lakes” that are worth seeing in person in this lifetime make you feel the wonders of nature — who would’ve thought such romantic...
【Visit Accommodation】Three Minutes to the Beach — Stay at Kenting’s “Bite of an Apple” ROOM
Every summer, Kenting becomes Taiwan’s most bustling holiday destination, with sunshine, sandy beaches, and crystal-clear blue waters—perfect for enjoying a laid-back summer with friends or loved ones. Located on the lively Kenting Night Market Street, there’s a “Bite of an Apple” ROOM...
Where’s Wally? First Ever Wally Exhibition Debuts in Hong Kong
Happiness is simply a game of hide-and-seek. From July 9 to August 9, 2015, Harbour City hosted the first major exhibition of Wally, transforming its outdoor space through giant art installations...
Iron Horse Canoeing: A Unique Way to Enjoy the Gongliao Sea Festival in One Day!
The “2015 New Taipei City Gongliao International Marine Music Festival” kicked off in full swing from July 24 to 26, with the lineup officially announced on June 24. This year’s music festival featured performances by artists such as HUSH, MISS KO葛仲珊, and...
Climb the world’s longest staircase – A thrilling adventure on Mount Niesen
Mount Niesen, standing at an impressive 2,362 meters, is a mountain located in the Swiss Alps, north of Lake Thun. Its charm lies in its unique scenic landscape, the fresh mountain air, and the serene atmosphere. In addition...
【Visit Exhibitions】Fun Summer Vacation！Hot Special Exhibitions Roundup – Popular Characters Like Chibi Maruko-chan and Miffy Are a Hit
With the arrival of summer vacation, a series of fun and exciting activities have been launched across Taiwan. This summer, a series of major exhibitions have also started to roll out, among which cartoon characters are the most popular, including Chibi Maruko-chan, Miffy the rabbit Mi...
The Gudetama Special Exhibition Lands in Hong Kong – Three Themed Cafés Open During the Event!
The ultra-popular Sanrio character Gudetama is making a summer debut in Hong Kong. From July 7 to September 6, Gudetama will be featured in a large-scale exhibition at Langham Place in Mong Kok. In addition, themed cafés offering three different cuisine styles, along with a Gudetama Pop-up Store, will open to accompany everyone’s summer vacation!
Macau Delicacies: A Comparison of Portuguese Egg Tarts
Everyone knows the famous Andrew’s egg tarts, invented by British Mr. Andrew by modifying the traditional Portuguese egg tart. But what exactly is the difference between traditional and modified Portuguese egg tarts? If we’re talking about fame and deliciousness, then...
H&M expanding to central and southern Taiwan with four new store locations confirmed!
The affordable fashion brand H&M caused a shopping frenzy when it opened its first flagship store at Taipei's Breeze Songgao Department Store in February 2015. Now, H&M Taipei officials have announced plans to further expand its presence in the second half of the year...