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Chiayi One-Day Trip: Winter Light Dream Church
New tourist attractions in Chiayi County continue to emerge. Popular spots such as the much-anticipated Southern Branch of the National Palace Museum and the High Heel Wedding Church have seen large crowds during the New Year holiday. Beyond these bustling sites, there's also...
Good Fortune in the Year of the Monkey: Taiwan’s Top 10 Must-Visit Temples
As the new year arrives, Taiwanese people have the tradition of visiting temples during the “spring walk” (走春), not only to pray for good fortune in the new year but also to wish for family safety and peace. According to statistics from the Ministry of the Interior, there are over 10,000 temples scattered across Taiwan, showing just how important faith is in...
2016 Taipei International Book Exhibition Kicks Off – Travel Book Festival Offers Attract Crowds
The 24th Taipei International Book Exhibition in 2016 took place from February 16 to 21 at halls 1 and 3 of the Taipei World Trade Center, launching a six-day reading carnival that ran non-stop from morning to night, drawing in book lovers with a rich and diverse array of content...
A burst of girlish charm: MT washi tape train makes a dazzling debut
Japan’s specialty trains are pulling out all the stops, and starting February 21, they’re introducing another vibrant washi tape train, the “mt × SUN LINER.” Both its exterior and interior are decorated with adorable washi tapes—just seeing...
Must-Try Nagoya Cuisine: Yabaton’s Miso Katsu Debuts in Taiwan
Japanese restaurant brands are expanding to Taiwan, and the must-try Nagoya dish “Yabaton’s Miso Katsu” will officially open its first Taiwan branch in Taipei’s Yongkang commercial district on February 18, much to the excitement of foodies...
Spring is the perfect time to visit Aowanda — enjoy blooming pink cherry blossoms and twin waterfalls
Spring has arrived at Aowanda in all its glory, with thousands of Fuji cherry, double-petal cherry, and Wushe cherry trees blossoming one after another. Currently, the mountain cherry blossoms in the cherry blossom area are almost in full bloom, and soon the double-petal cherries will follow. The blossom-viewing season is expected to last until late February...
Non-stop Flower Viewing: Zhudong’s Six Hectares of Blooming Sea of Flowers
With spring in full swing, the sea of flowers continues to bloom. The six-hectare cosmos flower field in Sanchongli, Zhudong, is currently in brilliant full bloom, offering the perfect destination for the upcoming weekend holidays as well as the 228 holiday. Located at Lane 421, Section 2, Zhongxing Road, Sanchongli, Zhudong...
Savoring Words Amid Coffee Aroma – Shakespeare and Company Café in Paris
If you have the chance to stroll through Paris and experience the romance and elegance of this French city firsthand, it will surely be one of the happiest moments of your life. In Paris’s Left Bank, Shakespeare and Company, a bookstore that once hosted the famous novelist Ernest Hemingway...
The spring scenery of Alishan is at its most beautiful, with plum blossoms and cherry blossoms in full bloom
With the end of the annual leave period, the cherry blossoms in Alishan are just beginning to flourish. Various stunning sights of blooming cherry blossoms can already be seen in many locations within the Alishan National Forest Recreation Area and along Provincial Highway 18 (Alishan Highway), attracting...
Strolling Along the Cherry Blossom Tree-lined Path: Nine Prime Cherry Blossom Viewing Spots on the North Cross-Island Highway Are in Full Bloom
Every late winter to early spring, when cherry blossom season arrives, thousands of Taiwan cherry and double-flowered cherry trees along the North Cross-Island Highway sway in the breeze, scattering petals everywhere, attracting numerous visitors to admire the flowers. The 2016 North Cross-Island Cherry Blossom Season was affected by the climate, and the blooming period of the cherry blossoms...
Popular exhibition “Hana-chan’s Many Faces” – a fun and hilarious photo op you’ll love
The “Hana-chan’s Many Faces: New We Are a Family Special Exhibition” fully unveils the delightful stories of the Hana family—Hana-chan, Hana-papa, Mikan, and Yuzu. Step into a day in the life of “Hana-chan,” and through never-before-exhibited adorable Hana family plush toys and situational displays...
The Most Enchanting Bookstore Opens a New Branch of Zhongshu Pavilion
In Shanghai’s Thames Town, the European-style environment makes visitors feel as if they are strolling through Europe, and it has become a popular wedding photo location for many Chinese. In 2013, the “most beautiful bookstore in Shanghai,” Zhongshu Pavilion, opened here, blending...
A New Way to Explore Osaka: Double-Decker Bus Tours for Sightseeing and Shopping
A new way to enjoy Osaka: Starting in March, Osaka has launched the Osaka Wonder Loop shopping and sightseeing bus specifically for international visitors. The bus uses a travel brochure as a ticket, which includes maps of nearby stops and discount coupons, ...
Complete Photo Guide to Must-Shoot Spots at the "Hyperactive Mom 'Us and Our Family' Special Exhibition"
The "Hyperactive Mom 'Us and Our Family' Special Exhibition" fully unveils the delightful stories of the quirky family of Mom, Dad, Orange, and Yuzu—Mom’s daily life takes center stage, featuring never-before-exhibited adorable character plush toys and immersive dioramas...
Must-Know Before Traveling Abroad: Airport Passport Emergency Replacement Fees Quadruple
The nine-day Lunar New Year holiday has just ended, and many travelers only realized their passports were either expiring soon or had already expired just before departure, leading them to apply for replacements at the airport — placing a heavy burden on the airport office of the Bureau of Consular Affairs. Starting as early as April, if travelers wish to...
Urai Cherry Blossom Season Extended – Enjoy Hot Springs and Blossoms to the Fullest
The warm winter caused by El Niño has disrupted the blooming schedules of many plants and officially kicked off the cherry blossom season in Wulai District, New Taipei City. After being ravaged by typhoons, Wulai District in New Taipei City has gradually regained its original look through the joint efforts of all sectors in reconstruction and restoration...
Macau Sands Discount Travel - Limited-Time Spring Star-Rated Deals
As the warm spring season arrives, multiple hotels under the Macau Sands Resort have launched special spring accommodation offers, including The Venetian Macao, Four Seasons Hotel Macao, The St. Regis Macao, Cotai Strip - The Plaza, Conrad Macao, Cotai Central... a total of seven hotels, with discounts as low as 55% off.
Convenience store exclusive: Afternoon Tea Mickey Mouse design in a can
Japan’s popular drink Afternoon Tea has teamed up with Disney for a limited-time gift combo promotion. At select convenience stores, you can find Afternoon Tea paired with a bottle featuring either Mickey or Minnie mouse keychains. Each set is priced at 626 yen—not expensive...
Central Taiwan’s Most Beautiful Sea of Lights: CMP Block Museum Transforms into a Power Station of Hope
Since 2013, the CMP Block True Art and Culture Foundation has launched the Hope Lighting Campaign, inviting everyone to adopt love-themed lamp cups for creative expression, adding hopeful paintings on them, and displaying the lamp cup artworks across lawns and treetops. Now...
Encounter That Light: The Treasure Hill Art Light Festival is Here
Nestled in a corner of Taipei City, Treasure Hill is like a beacon in the city, guiding people through the bustling urban life to pursue their long-unforgotten dreams and treasures. The 2016 Treasure Hill Environmental Art Light Festival, themed “Encounter That Light,”...