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A Forgotten Green Fairy Tale: The Stunning Beauty of a Zhejiang Fishing Village
Recently, a mainland Chinese photographer named "Qing Jian" traveled to Zhejiang and captured a series of photos of fishing villages that look like a fairyland. The traditional houses, now uninhabited, are overgrown with vines, and the villages are filled with lush trees and shrubs, creating an otherworldly scene...
【Visit Exhibitions】Pinkoi Lane Turns 10: Taipei’s Open-Air Art Museum Makes Waves Again!
The “Pinkoi Lane Taipei East District Contemporary Art Exhibition” is 10 years old this year. The 2015 edition of *Pinkoi Lane* runs from July 25 to September 20. This year, in celebration of the milestone “tenth” exhibition, the show has selected ten diverse spatial venues across Taipei East...
Japan’s ultra-popular national pork cutlet brand launches in Taiwan
Japan’s largest pork cutlet brand
One pitch, one soul – The holy land of Japanese high school baseball: Hanshin Koshien Stadium
Koshien is called the “holy land of baseball” because getting to this legendary arena is no easy feat. With over 4,000 high school baseball teams across Japan, only the winners after a grueling single-elimination battle at the regional level...
Toy Story Celebrates Its Anniversary: Join the Three-Eyed Monster for a Wild Time in Hong Kong!
The animated film Toy Story, which has accompanied the growth of many people over the years, has also turned twenty years old. To celebrate its twentieth anniversary, Hong Kong’s Tuen Mun Plaza, in collaboration with Disney, launched a large-scale “Toy Story” event starting July 20...
Asia’s Best Aquarium: Taiwan Claims Top Spot in Greater China
An overseas global travel website’s campaign to select Asia’s best aquariums has ranked the top 25 aquariums in Asia for 2015. Among them, the National Museum of Marine Biology & Aquarium in Pingtung, Taiwan, achieved an impressive 4th place in this evaluation...
King Crocodile of Matou to Close Lights; Star Croc Xiaohe Prepares to Say Goodbye Abroad
The "King Crocodile of Matou," which has been a fixture in Tainan for nearly four decades, announced it will cease operations on January 23, 2016. It also declared that from now until closing day, Tainan residents can visit for free by presenting their ID cards. ...
A sea of 100,000 golden sunflowers blooms brilliantly to welcome the splendid summer
Want to see a flower sea? No need to go all the way to Hokkaido — you can enjoy it right here in Tokyo. The annual Sunflower Festival in Kiyose City, Tokyo, runs from August 18th to 31st. The two-hectare venue transforms into a vibrant field of 100,000 sunflowers...
Hello Kitty Cafe Debuts in Hong Kong with a French Aristocratic Flair!
Hello Kitty fans, get ready to scream again—Hello Kitty has opened Hello Kitty Le Petit Café in Hart Avenue, Tsim Sha Tsui, themed around a French girl’s style...
The only seaside music restaurant in Magong, Penghu — QBar, an exotic seafood bar
With the sea breeze as your companion, facing the endless blue where sea meets sky, unwind with a Mediterranean-inspired drink or boldly sip an Austrian elderflower lemon beer — this is no longer a vacation experience reserved only for overseas trips...
Taiwan’s Seven Most Beautiful & Unique Elementary Schools — What a Dream to Study Here!
Taiwan is home to many distinctive campuses — some with a Japanese flair, others exuding romantic Mediterranean vibes, and some as joyfully colorful as a painter’s palette. With students on summer break, why not visit these dreamlike...
Mt. Ali is ablaze with vibrant orange-red blooms, sparking a frenzy of flower sea sightseeing
The Iris ensata flowers are in full bloom at Alishan National Forest Recreation Area, especially around Alishan Railway Station, forming an orange-red sea of flowers that competes in beauty with the hydrangeas, creating an exceptionally stunning spectacle. Since February every year, the mountains of Alishan...
【Visit Accommodation】Hidden Skywalk: Stroll on Cloud Nine at Purple Heart Tower
Nestled in Taiwu Township, Pingtung County, lies a lesser-known dreamy "Purple Heart Tower" that serves not only as a homestay but also a great spot for coffee and afternoon tea. Perched atop a mountain, it overlooks the breathtaking scenery of Taiwu Township, where drifting clouds often create the illusion...
Stroll Through Golden Seas: A Comprehensive Guide to Taiwan’s Golden Needle Flower Fields
Starting every May, the beautiful golden needle flower fields in Taichung and Chiayi quietly form stunning golden-yellow seas of blooms. Then, during the summer vacation months of August and September, the golden needle flower landscapes in eastern Taiwan become even more breathtaking, with near and distant hillsides blanketed in brilliant yellow...
An angel flew across the sky, and the feather-like clouds were incredibly beautiful.
Don’t just stare at your phone while walking—look up at the sky once in a while, and you might see an unexpected beautiful sight. Zheng Mingdian, director of the Central Weather Bureau, shared photos from a netizen’s post on his personal social media account, featuring clouds in the sky with stunning shapes...
Water Play Festival: Free Water Fun Has Arrived
Where to cool off this summer? Yilan has its Children's Play Festival, Nantou has the Shuili Water Play Festival. The 104th Shuili Water Play Festival kicks off joyfully over three consecutive weekends starting July 24 at Shuili Township’s Water Park. The Shuili Water Park, which features...
Shanghai Disneyland's 6 Themed Lands Revealed: Star Wars and Marvel Heroes Join the Fun
Shanghai Disneyland is expected to officially open in spring 2016, becoming the first Disney park on the Chinese mainland. Recently, Shanghai Disneyland gave eager fans an early look at its six major...
Six Rainy Day Date Ideas: Super Fun Itineraries That Won’t Be Spoiled by Bad Weather
Planning to go on a weekend date but hit with annoying rainy weather? Not only can it ruin your day’s plans, but it can also dampen your mood. Here are six great rainy day date ideas — super fun activities that won’t be spoiled by bad weather and can still...
A must-visit drugstore paradise when traveling in Japan！Japan’s Don Quijote may open stores in Taiwan
Taiwanese travelers love shopping at the affordable drugstore and general merchandise paradise “Don Quijote” for bargains, where you can find everything from cosmetics and pharmaceuticals to food, toys, and electronics. But soon, you might not need to fly to Japan to shop there！Recently...
Hsinchu Xinglong Bridge Draws Crowds: Cycle & Jog to Admire Stunning River Views
The Xinglong Bridge in Hsinchu County was officially completed and opened to traffic in mid-June, not only alleviating traffic between Zhubei and Hsinchu Science Park but also connecting the Zhubei bicycle path with Hsinchu City’s Gongdao 5th Road. From the bridge, you can overlook the view of Freeway 68 and even feel the thrill of high-speed trains soaring past nearby, making it a new hotspot for cycling and jogging in Hsinchu. It’s the perfect place to enjoy a relaxing holiday escape.