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2016 Xinyi District New Year’s Eve Countdown: A Complete 7-Hour Guide
As the year comes to a close, the Xinyi District lights up with dazzling Christmas light displays, almost as if reminding everyone to gear up for the upcoming 2016 New Year’s Eve fireworks. This year, the fireworks show at Taipei 101 is bigger than ever, with an estimated 30,000 fireworks set to...
Conquer Tokyo by train！ Narita Express – A sleek white option linking you to the capital
Since July 2010, when the Sky Access (成田スカイアクセス) airport line connecting Narita Airport to Tokyo—operated by Keisei Electric Railway—was launched, it has gradually become the top choice for traveling between the airport and the city center. But...
Wow Woman Christmas Gift Box: Kyushu Pancake Mix, KusmiTea, and Creating a Festive Atmosphere
The digital fashion platform Wow Woman, favored by women and launched in Taiwan in October, has also opened physical stores in locations such as Breeze Songgao. In response to the Christmas season, it has thoughtfully introduced a carefully selected Australian brand Co...
Old Taipei Houses Reborn: Embark on a Journey Through Time at Lao Wu Yan
The “revitalization of old buildings” has become a popular trend across Taiwan. With urban development, many historic structures have gradually fallen into disrepair. Their former vibrancy and beauty often evoke sighs of nostalgia and calls for preservation. Amidst this...
Taipei 101’s Longest-Ever Fireworks Show – 3D Animation Sneak Peek
Welcoming the arrival of 2016, Taipei 101 has released its New Year fireworks animation video ahead of time. This year’s show is themed “Nature is Future – Returning to Simplicity and Embracing Nature,” and its music production fuses...
2015 Taiwan’s Shocking Mascots That Left Everyone Speechless
As 2015 draws to a close, it’s inevitable that this time of year brings reflections on the year’s events—both big and small. In the realm of travel, aside from revisiting newly emerged attractions and exciting activities, official mascots have also played a significant role in marketing...
Ultra-futuristic accommodation experience: Fully automated capsule hotel meets all your needs with a single tap
Thinking of traveling to Europe but worried about high costs? Starting with accommodation is a great choice. A brand-new type of capsule hotel, CityHub, has emerged in Amsterdam, targeting backpackers aged 25-35...
Live in an underwater world — the world’s first underwater hotel
What is it like to watch marine life drifting gracefully right before your eyes in the sea? If you’ve ever wondered about this, now you have the chance to experience it firsthand. The American Planet Ocean Underwater Hotel has obtained a U.S. trademark patent and is set to become the world’s first underwater hotel.
Cold snap brings magical rime beauty to Mount Taiping
A cold air mass swept through, bringing the lowest temperature of minus 3 degrees Celsius to Mount Taiping National Forest Recreation Area in Yilan County this morning. Although there was no snowfall, tree branches throughout the park were covered in rime, transforming Mount Taiping into a silver-white wonderland — a fairytale-like scene that left people in awe...
Japan’s Longest Pedestrian Suspension Bridge Opens, Offering Views of Mount Fuji
Japan’s longest pedestrian-only suspension bridge, the “Hakone West Foot - Mishima Grand Suspension Bridge,” has officially opened to the public. Spanning 400 meters, the bridge not only offers breathtaking views of the mountains of Izu but also allows visitors to take in the scenery of Mount Fuji...
Top Global Travel Destinations 2016: Taiwan Makes the List
As 2016 approaches, have you decided where to go next year? The media outlet “Business Insider UK” reported that natural landscapes, wildlife, and cultural...
Charlie Brown Café Third Branch in Taichung Opening Info
The much-talked-about Charlie Brown Café has been a popular themed café since the opening of its first branch in Kaohsiung earlier this year. In September, the second branch opened in Hsinchu, and just before the end of 2015, the third branch in Taichung at Chaoma also...
The Kumamon Health Workout DVD Kicks Off Its Overseas Promotion Tour in Taiwan
Despite the chilly winter weather, the atmosphere on the streets of Taipei was incredibly lively—thanks to the arrival of Kumamon, the wildly popular director of operations from Kumamoto Prefecture in Japan’s Kyushu region. Scores of fans braved the cold, waiting up to eight hours on the streets...
Easier to buy home appliances in Japan: Bic Camera opens store at airport
If you often travel to Japan, you’re probably familiar with Bic Camera, the well-known Japanese electronics retailer. Now, Bic Camera has announced the opening of a duty-free store at Tokyo Haneda Airport in 2016...
Taiwan’s Longest Mountain-River Glass Suspension Bridge – Complete Transportation Guide
Taiwan’s most talked-about new attraction, the “Mountain-River Glass Suspension Bridge,” officially began its trial operation on December 26. The Pingtung County Tourism Bureau announced that from 2:00 PM on the opening day (December 26) until February 29, 2016...
The Tanzhong Scarecrow Art Festival features eye-catching Christmas trees, a deity of the land, and unique land art.
The “2015 Tanzhong Scarecrow Art Festival,” organized by the Tanzhong Township Farmers' Association and subsidized by the Changhua County Government, kicked off in grand style on December 19. With numerous recent events in Tanzhong, tourism has become more vibrant. Through scarecrow displays, Christmas trees, and large-scale land art installations, the festival introduces more people to Tanzhong’s reputation as the “Hometown of Rice Ears.”
New high-speed rail station opens; top 10 must-visit side-trip attractions
The three new high-speed rail stations in Miaoli, Changhua, and Yunlin officially opened in December. To help everyone adjust to the new stations in advance, the high-speed rail operator not only held guided tour events early but also offered a buy-one-get-one-free promotion, sparking a tourism...
MUJI’s Largest Global Flagship Store Opens, Drawing Massive Crowds with Hundred-Meter Queues
Claimed to be the world’s largest MUJI Uniqlo flagship store, it opened on December 12th on Shanghai’s Huaihai Road. On its first day, it attracted queues stretching over a hundred meters, with visitors waiting up to 80 minutes just to get inside...
Dreamy Christmas: Shining Dandelions Bloom in Munich
Christmas is just around the corner, and everywhere you look, there are dazzling lights and catchy Christmas carols that instantly immerse you in a warm and joyful festive atmosphere. This year, the streets of Munich, Germany, are especially magical, adorned with floating...
The top New Year’s Eve destination Taiwanese wanted to visit in 2016? It turned out to be this place!
Counting down to the New Year is undoubtedly the highlight of year-end celebrations, and everyone goes all out to plan the most unforgettable night to welcome the new year. Booking website Hotels.com surveyed popular hotel destinations searched by Taiwanese on domestic websites during the New Year’s Day holiday...