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Snowy White Romance: Japan’s Top 10 Dreamy Snow Festivals
In the past decade, the strongest cold wave has just swept through, causing rare snowfall in many parts of Taiwan and sparking a nationwide craze for chasing snow. Similarly, Japan, which has recently experienced heavy snowfall, is no exception—it has launched a series of grand snow festivals to celebrate the best snowy conditions of winter...
2016 Taipei Lantern Festival Info The Fortune Monkey Main Lantern Design Sparks Discussion
The 2016 Taipei Lantern Festival was held from February 20 to February 29, and the most eye-catching main lantern design featured an unprecedented irregularly curved light sculpture lantern called "Fortune Monkey," created by internationally renowned multimedia artist Mr. Lin Shumin...
New Highlights at a Nostalgic Station: Retro Style Revived at Five TRA Stations
To revive the charm of historic stations, Taiwan Railways Administration (TRA) has carried out restoration and improvement projects at five key sites: the national heritage site of Taipei Railway Station, the New Taipei City-designated heritage site of Shanjia Old Station, and the Neiwan Branch Line stations—Zhudong, Jiuzantou, and Neiwan. These efforts aim to preserve important cultural assets...
Must-try matcha shops in Japan: Three Malls opens an outlet location
The Linkou Mitsui Outlet officially opened on January 27, featuring up to 220 brand stores and restaurants. On its first day of operation, it attracted a large number of consumers coming to pay homage, with Japanese brands making up the majority of the mall, including...
Eslite Enters Mitsui Outlet, Launching Largest Children’s Treehouse
The Linkou Mitsui Outlet officially opened on January 27, 2016, featuring up to 220 brands including many luxury, Japanese, and highly popular food outlets, attracting numerous consumers to visit. In addition to fashio...
Asia’s First Ever Lego Museum Opens in Taiwan – A Captivating Showcase of the Lego Legend
The Yilan Brick Ark Museum began trial operations on January 13, 2016. Since its opening, it has been one of the must-visit destinations for Lego enthusiasts and a great place for family outings. With over one million Lego bricks and more than a thousand exhibits...
First Look at the Opening of Linkou Mitsui Outlet: Japanese Brands Join the Shopping Fun
The Linkou Mitsui Outlet officially opened on January 27, 2016, featuring a variety of premium goods, Japanese brands, and popular dining options, drawing large crowds of shoppers. Many of the Japanese brands were previously only accessible to Taiwanese travelers who would make the trip to Japanese outlets...
Holiday fun in Tainan: A two-day, one-night foodie and old street adventure
With the long holiday approaching and you still unsure where to go? Why not explore the old streets and savor the local delicacies in Tainan? Here's a simple two-day, one-night Tainan itinerary for a light trip. If you're not sure how to spend your time, feel free to use this as a reference and enjoy a relaxing, perfect holiday.
Mitsui Outlet Park: A Family Paradise PLUS SEGA with 80,000-Ball Pool is Super Fun
The Mitsui Outlet Park in Linkou has officially opened, featuring over 200 brands and restaurants. In addition to providing a delightful shopping experience for adults, there’s also a perfect spot for families to enjoy together — PLUS SEGA, established by the Japanese gaming company SE...
Complete Guide to Cherry Blossom Viewing in Kyoto: Eight Must-Visit Spots
The predicted cherry blossom viewing times for Japan in 2016 have been announced. Starting from March 22, cherry blossoms will gradually bloom across the country, and Kyoto, the most popular destination for cherry blossom viewing, is expected to be in full bloom during the first week of late April. It...
Tokyo swept by a green wave as the matcha food festival delights taste buds
Attention all matcha lovers: Tokyo’s “DiverCity Tokyo Plaza” hosted a grand matcha event, the “Matcha Food Festival,” from February 1 to 14, which includes the Lunar New Year holiday.
Pink mountain cherry blossoms bloom as birds sing — welcome spring with a romantic forest bath under the blooms
In early spring, the mountain cherry blossoms in Baxianshan Forest Recreation Area burst into full bloom, painting the park in vibrant hues. The blossoming flowers and chirping mountain birds bring the first signs of spring to the once wintry Baxianshan. Baxianshan Forest Recreation...
Bring Lele Home – Lanterns Distributed to Share the Fun
The 2016 Taipei Lantern Festival is about to begin, and the highly anticipated lanterns have been unveiled!“Lele” is a playful, adorable, and agile little monkey designed by designer Lin Jiawei, coming in two styles – one doing somersaults and the other riding a treasure-hunting boat...
Skywalk or roller coaster? A spiraling ascent is even more thrilling
Whenever a new skywalk attraction is launched in Taiwan, it always sparks quite a bit of discussion. Aside from offering a unique perspective from high above, the thrill of being up in the air might also add an extra layer of excitement to the beautiful scenery before your eyes...
Mitsui Outlet Park’s Hottest New Arrival: Top 9 Must-Try Restaurants Make Their Taiwan Debut
The Linkou Mitsui Outlet Park officially opened on the 27th. Although the first day of operation wasn’t a holiday, the number of consumers flocking to the site was still quite astonishing. Not only were the brand stores packed with visitors, but the food and beverage outlets were also extremely crowded...
Full Moon Festival in northern and northeastern Taiwan less ideal for moon viewing; large temperature variations in central and southern regions
On Monday, the 18th, the northeast monsoon weakens and temperatures rise. The north and northeast remain relatively cool at 16–23°C, while other areas are cooler in the morning and evening with lows of 16–17°C and highs reaching 26–28°C, showing significant diurnal temperature variation. Keelung’s northern coast, Yilan, and Orchid Island will still experience localized heavier rainfall, and parts of central and southern Taiwan may also see scattered brief showers.
How to Celebrate Chinese New Year: Top 10 Must-See Attractions Across Taiwan
Chinese New Year is here—have you decided where to go during the nine-day holiday? Many fun and eye-catching attractions are making their debut or welcoming visitors during this period, including the talked-about High Heel Chapel, Taiwan’s largest painted rice field, Ta-Ta-Ro Castle, and more. These are all highly anticipated spots, so make the most of your nine-day break and conquer these attractions!
Enjoy the Warmest Sea of Flowers: Thailand’s Sunflower Season in Full Bloom
As spring arrives and flowers blossom, if you're looking for a warm and vibrant floral holiday, now is the perfect time to plan a trip to Thailand. In Thailand, apart from visiting the most popular nearby cities around Bangkok to experience...
The Most Joyful "RODY Fantasy Journey" Special Exhibition Kicks Off: Bounce Horse Car Racing Speeds Through Italy
RODY the bounce horse, bringing joy and happiness to everyone with its uniquely adorable, colorful appearance and perfect golden ratio, will meet the public at Shin Kong Mitsukoshi Taipei Xinyi New World Mall. The special exhibition "RODY Fantasy Journey" will be held from February 5 to March 2...
50-meter-high giant water jets – the stunning Lantan Musical Fountain show makes its debut
Have you decided where to go during the nine-day Lunar New Year holiday? The Lantan Musical Fountain in Chiayi City, which cost NT$16 million to build and aims to be Taiwan’s largest permanent water dance performance, is set to open on February 3rd. Its highest jet will reach...