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Hydrangeas in full bloom at Shanlinxi—enjoy a colorful forest adventure
Beautiful hydrangeas continue to bloom in full splendor. The annual Shanlinxi Hydrangea Festival has arrived, running from late July to the end of September. Visitors can head to Shanlinxi to admire the vibrant sea of hydrangeas and also enjoy a refreshing forest journey filled with phytoncides...
Fly to Korea for just $199!! V Air's inaugural flight promotion goes on sale
V Air will launch its inaugural Taipei Taoyuan–Busan route on August 24, becoming the first Taiwanese domestic low-cost airline to fly to South Korea. Starting at 10:00 AM on August 6, general fare tickets will be available for purchase on the official website www.flyvair...
Where to go for Father’s Day? Discover the top travel spots dads love the most!
Father’s Day is here, and you haven’t figured out how to celebrate yet? The hotel booking website Hotels.com has specially compiled a collection of domestic travel destinations, recommending a variety of activities — accompany your dad as you embrace a vast blanket of golden daylilies in Hualien, cycle around Sun Moon Lake, or explore Tainan to sample all its delicious street food for a heartwarming trip!
The World’s Coolest Bookstores: Eslite Makes the List Again!
CNN selected 17 “world’s coolest bookstores” on the 4th, and Taipei’s Eslite Dunhua branch made the list again. In today’s era of widespread digital bookstores, many physical bookstores face the challenge of transformation...
A dreamy photography spot, Hsinchu's "Voice of the Sea," is destroyed
Typhoon Soudelor struck, leaving destruction everywhere. The "Voice of the Sea," a coastal spot in Hsinchu’s Xiangshan District known as a hidden gem among photographers, was damaged by strong winds and waves. The news quickly sparked heated discussions online, and...
Typhoon Soudelor Too Strong: “Leaning” Postboxes in Taipei Become Tourist Attractions
Typhoon Soudelor brought strong winds and heavy rain to Taiwan, causing widespread damage across the island. In Taipei, many roadside trees and signboards were blown askew, leaving the streets in disarray. However, the powerful winds also accidentally created a new attraction—at the intersection of Nanjing...
Typhoon Soudelor brought super-strong winds, and Taipei 101, a representative landmark of Taipei, felt the impact deeply. The damper that stabilizes the building against strong winds and vibrations experienced its largest swing ever on the morning of
The powerful winds from Typhoon Soudelor were strongly felt at Taipei 101, a representative attraction in Taiwan. The damper, which stabilizes the building against strong winds and vibrations, showed its largest swing ever on the morning of August 8.
Flight Adjustments Due to Typhoon Soudelor
In response to Typhoon Soudelor, airlines have adjusted flight departure times or canceled flights, and schedules may continue to change depending on weather conditions. Passengers planning to travel abroad in the next couple of days must confirm flight details with their airline in advance...
Breaking Bad Opens a Café — Grab a Cup in the Lab!
Not only is there a Friends-themed café in Taiwan, but Turkey also has a Breaking Bad-themed coffee shop...
Taiwanese Souvenirs That Foreigners Can't Get Enough Of: Goldfish Tea Bags That Steal the Show!
To make a product more widely known, a touch of packaging and design ingenuity is essential. In Beitou, a place called "Charm Villa" has introduced uniquely shaped goldfish tea bags. When these tiny tea bags are placed in a cup and hot water is poured in, they instantly transform into goldfish swimming gracefully in the water. Their adorable appearance has made them a must-buy topic souvenir for many foreigners visiting Taiwan!
Travel with the Stars: Japan’s Top 5 Stargazing Spots
Visiting Japan and focusing only on the daytime scenery would be a shame. At night, look up at the dazzling starry sky — in the face of such a romantic scene, all worries seem to fade away. Below...
Typhoon Soudelor through the eyes of an astronaut: A near-perfect monstrous storm
As Typhoon Soudelor approached, the entire island of Taiwan braced itself in preparation. With its solid structure heading straight for the country, it was dubbed by various international media as a “monster” and “the strongest storm on Earth this year”... Just how terrifying was it?
Top 10 Most Loved Travel Destinations of 2015: Kyoto Takes the Crown
A foreign travel website conducted a survey among its readers to rank the world’s most popular travel cities for 2015. The evaluation criteria included local cuisine, culture, friendliness, shopping, and landmark scenery. The results re...
The Second-Generation Cat Stationmaster of Wakayama, "Nibi," Takes Office
Japan's beloved cat stationmaster "Tama" from Wakayama Electric Railway passed away in June, stepping down from her role, which left many fans heartbroken. Now, the duties of the cat stationmaster have officially been taken over by Tama’s former subordinate, "Nibi." The appointment ceremony was held on the 11th in front of Tama’s...
【Visit Accommodation】Feel Minimalist Japanese Zen Style at Wuzhai in Tainan
When staying in Tainan, besides choosing hotels or traditional houses, you might want to try a civilian home that exudes a minimalist design style—understated yet with irresistible charm. That would be “Wuzhai,” transformed from a civilian residence. The location...
Tokyo Disneyland's Duffy the Bear Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary with Special Events
Tokyo Disneyland’s most adorable mascot, Duffy the Bear, is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. To mark the occasion, Tokyo Disneyland held the “Journeys with Duffy Your Friend Forever” series of events from July 3, 2015, to March 18, 2016.
Passport visa-free access expands to 6 more countries, totaling 148
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on August 10 that the number of countries and regions offering visa-free (or visa-on-arrival) and other visa facilitation treatments to holders of Republic of China passports has increased by six, namely India, Iran, Armenia, Ca...
The Perseid meteor shower is here — up to a hundred meteors per hour!
One of the year’s three major meteor showers, the Perseid meteor shower, is set to arrive on Thursday, August 13. It is estimated that you may have the chance to see up to a hundred meteors streaking across the night sky in an hour — a truly romantic sight. Since the date coincides with a time close to the new moon...
Tokyo Matcha Beer Garden Offers 6 Flavors to Drink to Your Heart’s Content
Although early autumn has just arrived, the weather shows no signs of cooling down. There’s no better way to enjoy such weather than with a refreshing pint of beer. Located near Yushima in Tokyo, a teahouse operated by the century-old hotel “Ryumeikan”...
Counterfeit Attractions: Austria’s Most Beautiful Town Perfectly Replicated
China boasts abundant tourism resources, from breathtaking natural landscapes to rich cultural sights that are endless to explore. But apparently, that’s still not enough. In recent years, China has actively developed counterfeit towns, meticulously copying world-famous landmarks...