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The snow season at Hehuan Mountain has arrived — traffic management updates released
As a cold front hits, many are already looking forward to the first snowfall of the year. The Taroko National Park Headquarters has announced that from New Year’s Day 2016 to February 29, Hehuan Mountain will enter a 60-day snow season,...
New Shopping Option in Bangkok: Central Festival Eastville Offers Fashion and Dining All in One
Bangkok, Thailand, is beloved by international tourists for its distinctive street food, vibrant culture, and an array of eye-catching design items and goods. In recent years, the city’s fashion and retail scene has developed rapidly. To offer visitors a more diverse lifestyle experience...
Japan’s Coolest Library: Coffee, Music, and Books All in One Place
Daikanyama T-Site, once selected as one of the world’s most beautiful bookstores, is a popular attraction for many Taiwanese visitors to Tokyo. With its design-forward space, warm wooden interiors, and a blend of reading, coffee, and music...
The Voice of Feminism – Real-location Filming at Westminster Abbey
Westminster Abbey can be considered the most important building in the UK. Almost all major formal occasions of the British royal family are held here, including, most importantly, the coronation of the British monarch. Since Edward I (1066), with only two exceptions, all kings and queens of Britain have been crowned here, and most have also been laid to rest here after their deaths. Westminster Abbey faithfully records every chapter of the rise and fall of the British royal family.
Premium Flight Experience: Creating a 360-Degree Fully Transparent Viewing Deck
Many people choose window seats on planes to enjoy the stunning views of clouds outside the cabin. But if you find the scenery visible through the small window somewhat limited and not thrilling enough, then you might be excited about the upcoming...
Riverside Christmas Gets a New Look: Four Romantic Spots
As the season of year-end gratitude arrives, festive Christmas cheer fills the air. To welcome the holiday season, New Taipei City Government has continued the 2014 tradition of decorating areas such as...
Kaohsiung Light Rail Experience Upgraded — Free Rides Without Reservation
Kaohsiung Light Rail Experience Upgraded Again！ To meet the demand of a series of festive events along the light rail route such as Christmas, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day, the Kaohsiung City Government has specially changed the current trial operation mode (C1~C4) from a "no boarding, alighting only" policy to...
The Ultimate Guide to the Best Spots for Watching the Taipei 101 New Year’s Eve Fireworks Show
As 2015 comes to an end, this year Taipei 101 has themed its celebrations “Nature is Future — Returning to Simplicity and Embracing Nature,” presenting the longest fireworks show in its history, spanning an incredible 238 seconds. The dazzling pyrotechnics...
2016 Japan Travel Must-Buys: Popular Pharmacy & Cosmetic Items
Taiwanese travelers love purchasing Japanese pharmacy products, snacks (food), electronics, and other goods when visiting Japan. Thanks to the very favorable exchange rate of the Japanese yen, not only do Taiwanese tourists buy more while in Japan, but many also ask family and friends to shop on their behalf...
Duffy Bear’s Dream Recipe: Limited-Edition Dessert Shop Now Open
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of Tokyo Disney’s beloved mascot Duffy Bear, DisneySea has launched a series of events. Starting in January 2016, in addition to riding Duffy-themed...
Continuous floral displays in Taipei & more fun exploring 3D landscapes together
Since winter began, Taipei City has been treated to wave after wave of vibrant floral blooms. The Bailin Left Bank Riverside Flower Sea, with over 50,000 seasonal blooms woven into a stunning floral carpet, is now in full bloom. The viewing period lasts until the end of January 2016, and weekends...
Frozen Earth: Hokkaido’s Diamond Dust Snowscape Is Pure Magic
On the 22nd, Taiwan experienced its warmest winter solstice in 67 years, while on the 23rd, Hokkaido, Japan, entered the coldest day of winter so far, with temperatures in the cities of Furano and Asahikawa dropping to a chilling minus 21.5 and 17...
Top 10 Must-Photograph Hidden Details at the Ghibli Museum in Mitaka!
Does this weathered iron giant scene remind you of the famous animation "Castle in the Sky"? Yes, indeed—it’s the legendary Ghibli Museum in Mitaka, Tokyo, that you shouldn’t miss when visiting the city. If you’re making a special trip here...
Three Major Outlets Open, Sparking a Shopping Frenzy
As 2016 begins, three well-known Outlet brands have successively opened in Taiwan, with hundreds of international luxury brands and many popular Japanese restaurants moving in to create a shopping boom. Each of the three malls has its own unique features — in addition to featuring the first...
Kyoto’s Most Beautiful Lantern Road – The Enchanting Beauty of Arashiyama’s Eastern Hills
The Lantern Road event held in Arashiyama every winter around mid-December attracts large numbers of visitors who stop to admire the displays at night. In 2015, it even set a record for the highest number of visitors ever, with 1.393 million people coming. The lights are turned on every day after 5:00 p.m. during...
A 30-year-old mysterious Coca-Cola vending machine has become so popular it even has its own fan page
In addition to the astonishing gum wall, Seattle, USA, also has a Coca-Cola vending machine that has been standing for over 30 years. The old-looking machine not only sells Cokes cheaper than those outside, but all its options are simply labeled “My...
Must-try winner of Japan’s Ramen King Competition – Nantsuttei Ramen opens in Taiwan
Taipei has a new ramen shop in town. “Nantsuttei Ramen,” which has won multiple prestigious food awards in Japan, is opening its first branch in Taiwan at Lane 216 in Taipei’s East District. The official opening is scheduled for December 28. Diners should note that...
A Time-Traveling Imperial Invitation: The "Spirit Meets Emperor Qianlong" New Media Art Exhibition
A grand artistic celebration spanning five thousand years of history and traversing a hundred thousand miles of the world, where time and space intertwine and reality blurs—let you roam the imperial court with the "Perfect Elder" and versatile Emperor Qianlong, unveiling a series of fantastical and delightful art feasts. Hidden within a massive treasure labyrinth are imperial relics and playful curiosities. Trigger the mechanisms to uncover their mysterious faces. The Jadeite Cabbage, Meat-Shaped Stone, and Golden Cup of Eternal Solidarity are no longer just distant sights—you can collect them in your own treasure cabinet and secretly take home treasures from Emperor Qianlong’s toy box. Through novel and entertaining displays, explore the artistic tastes of Qianlong’s life, experience dazzling sensory interactions, indulge in refined Qing imperial snacks, and witness 3D projections bringing the emperor back to life in a grand song-and-dance spectacle.
Countdown to 2016: A Complete Guide to New Year's Eve Events Across Taiwan
As the year comes to an end, it’s time to prepare for the new one. Local governments across Taiwan have prepared lively New Year's Eve events. Have you decided where to ring in the new year yet? Here’s a roundup of the 2016...