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Taiwan’s Most Scenic Dulluan Railway Station: Taiwan Railways Considers Restarting Operations
Dulluan Railway Station in TaiMaLi Township, Taitung County, is known as Taiwan’s most beautiful railway station due to its breathtaking views of the sea meeting the sky, making it a favorite among train enthusiasts and tourists. Now, there are reports that Taiwan Railways may reopen “Dulluan Railway Station.”
Scream！ Limited-time LINE FRIENDS Christmas Party
The Christmas season is here, and festive cheer fills the air. The adorable LINE FRIENDS have kicked off a big Christmas party at Langham Place in Mong Kok, Hong Kong. This year, Langham Place has invited LINE FRI...
Enjoy cherry blossoms without waiting for spring — winter light cherry blossoms glow at night
Can you see the beauty of cherry blossoms blooming in Tokyo during winter? To let everyone experience a different winter atmosphere, the Tokyo government has set up a Winter Cherry Blossoms Light-Up event along the Meguro River from now until Christmas on December 25...
Christmas Festivities in Qingjing: A Romantic Celebration with 999 Roses
As Christmas approaches, attractions across the country are gearing up with festive decorations to help everyone get into the holiday spirit early. Nantou’s popular Qingjing Farm, beloved by both domestic and international tourists, has launched the “Christmas Happiness...” event in its Little Switzerland Garden.
Limited-time Spring Festival shuttle buses in Taroko – free rides to enjoy valley scenery
To alleviate the heavy traffic flow during the Spring Festival holiday, the Taroko National Park Administration will launch three “Taroko Spring Festival Shuttle Bus” routes from the third to the fifth day of the Lunar New Year in 2016. These buses will operate between Xincheng...
One-Day Taipei Bike Tour: Discover a New Floral Scenic Spot
With the unveiling of the Taichung Xinshe Flower Sea and the Taipei Shilin Official Residence Chrysanthemum Exhibition, a wave of flower-viewing enthusiasm has swept through. If you’d rather avoid the crowds at popular spots, consider visiting the Yanping Riverside to admire flowers—over 50,000 seasonal blooms are arranged into a romantic sea of color, with the viewing period...
Explore Southern Taiwan – The Sightseeing Passport Is Your Best Bet
The "Southern Taiwan Sightseeing Passport," jointly issued by the Southern Taiwan Joint Service Center of the Executive Yuan, the Yunlin–Chiayi–Tainan Joint Service Center, and the Tourism Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications, has entered its tenth edition. These three organizations serve as a resource integration platform for the seven counties and cities in southern Taiwan, combining...
Explore Southern Taiwan: A Sensory Feast That Touches the Heart
In terms of natural landscapes, Southern Taiwan boasts six national scenic areas—Alishan, Yunlin–Chiayi–Tainan Coastal, Siraya, Maolin, Dapeng Bay, and Penghu—as well as five national parks including Yushan, Kenting, Taijiang, Ocean, and Shoushan...
Scenic Spots in Hokkaido & Financial Card Shopping Discounts
Hokkaido, this coveted northern land, boasts magnificent scenery, abundant local produce, and fresh cuisine, attracting numerous visitors time and again. Beyond its food and landscapes, several well-known major cities also...
Hot Spring Season Is Here: Essential Onsen Etiquette & Tips You Shouldn’t Miss
As winter approaches and the weather turns chilly, it’s the perfect time for a relaxing hot spring soak. Especially fortunate is Taiwan’s unique geography, which boasts abundant thermal springs across the island — in plains, mountains, valleys, and even by the sea. Notably...
A Guide to the 9 Major Events at New Taipei Christmas Town – Experience the Magic of Christmas
The 2015 New Taipei Christmas Town officially opened on November 20. The event wowed the crowd with its “360-degree 3D holographic projection Christmas tree,” attracting many tourists and passersby. Since its opening, in addition to...
The OPEN Family Giant Balloon Parade is Here – Gudetama Joins for the First Time
The beloved OPEN Family Giant Balloon Parade, adored by both kids and adults, is back this year. The 10th edition of the LET’S OPEN Giant Balloon Parade, themed “Starting Anew, Feeling Anew,” will take place...
Japanese-style year-end parties with the most fun – Beitou Kikuya’s “Year-End Party” Special Package
The year-end is approaching, and you still haven’t come up with a creative idea for the year-end party? Why not host a Japan-inspired “Year-End Party” that feels like going abroad? Beitou Nikko Kikuya, famous for its authentic Japanese onsen ryokan experience, has launched a “Year-End Party” special package. Corporate...
Breakfast Legend at Chihsi — Must-Try: Dachi Tofu Skin Shop
Every autumn, it’s the most beautiful season in Chihsi, Taitung. During this time, vast rice fields turn golden yellow, and when the wind from the Huatung Valley blows through, the golden stalks sway in unison, creating movements as mesmerizing as waves of shimmering gold...
Embrace happiness with ribbons – The stunning churches of the Seto Inland Sea
Getting married is a sacred event, symbolizing the journey where two people who were once strangers meet in this vast world, grow to understand and cherish each other, and eventually blossom into a lifelong union. Therefore, choosing the perfect place to tie the knot becomes especially important. ...
Submerged for 50 years, a Mexican church emerges from the water
Recently, due to prolonged drought in Chiapas, southern Mexico, the water level in a local reservoir has dropped, revealing a long-forgotten 16th-century abandoned church that had been hidden underwater for years, sparking widespread discussion. The submerged...
Chiang Ching-kuo’s Former Residence in Hangzhou Sparks Controversy as
Located at West Lake in Hangzhou, China, the former residence of President Chiang Ching-kuo was once an old, tightly sealed mansion. This year, it has been successively occupied by the fast-food chain McDonald's and the American coffeehouse brand Starbucks, which have separated the originally connected main and auxiliary buildings of the residence...
The world’s largest flower blooms only when someone passes by!
Street installations often bring a unique vibe to a city and give passersby a reason to slow down and appreciate their surroundings. In Jerusalem Square, a massive bright red flower has appeared...
World’s First: Egypt to Build an Underwater Museum
Egypt plans to construct the world’s first “underwater museum” in its port city of Alexandria, allowing visitors to go beneath the water and view ancient Egyptian relics submerged in the Mediterranean Sea, aiming to boost tourism. This...
Maple Leaves in Taipei Are Turning Red – Take a Bike Ride to Jing Mountain Community to Enjoy the Foliage
In recent years, cycling tourism has become increasingly popular—not only is it healthy, but it’s also environmentally friendly. Recently, the maple leaves in Jing Mountain Community have gradually turned red. Why not hop on a bike and come here to enjoy the beautiful crimson foliage? The Taipei City Government...