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New Taipei Selected as Best Summer Travel Destination in 2016 – North Coast Attractions Are Spectacular
The North Coast of New Taipei City and Yehliu Geopark were chosen as an "Editor's Pick" for "Best Summer Travel 2016" by National Geographic. The selection was mainly due to Yeh...
Taiwan's Highest Buffet Restaurant – 50th Floor Café with Breathtaking Views
The 50th Floor Café buffet restaurant is the highest buffet restaurant in the country, located on the 50th floor of the iconic Banqiao Big Yungbai Department Store-adjacent Puyan Building (the fifth tallest building in Taiwan), operated by Shangri-La’s Far Eastern Plaza Taipei Hotel,...
Eye-catching black container juice shop: DeJuice
Following the ERC Cafe X and Diyuan Chicken Coop container restaurant in Taipei’s Neihu district, another container juice shop, DeJuice, opened in Taipei’s Zhongshan District this August.
Strong typhoon tears through central and eastern China, damaging the dreamy beauty of the mystical Blue Pond
Typhoon Doksuri (Typhoon No. 9) hit the Kanto region on August 23 and also moved northward to affect Hokkaido, impacting the mystical “Blue Pond” (青い池) near Shirahige Onsen in Biei, with its stunning scenery damaged and affected...
Major 6.2-magnitude earthquake hits Italy, severe damage reported — travelers advised to exercise caution
At 3:30 a.m. local time on August 24, 2016, a powerful 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck central Italy, with the epicenter located in Accumoli, Lazio region...
Colorful Nighttime LED Light Show – Hsinchu Kite Festival Is Full of Vibes
The “2016 Hsinchu Kite Festival” will kick off with great fanfare on August 27 and 28, bringing together national stunt kite experts to compete in the Windy City, while a variety of specially designed kites will also take flight. The event additionally features DIY kite painting, ...
NYK Hikawa Maru Designated as an Important Cultural Property and hosting a special exhibition
Travelers to Yokohama, Japan, should not miss Yamashita Park, where they can also admire the Hikawa Maru. Paired with the beautiful scenery of the Yokohama Maritime Tower, it’s truly a must-visit spot in Yokohama. Many visitors take a photo with the Hikawa Maru...
Catch 'em all while admiring flowers — Join the "Flower Guardians" to get Guanziling Hot Spring souvenirs
After the carnival of kapok and golden shower trees blooming in Tainan during spring and summer, in the blink of an eye, the people-friendly city of Tainan is all set to welcome autumn. As people venture out to explore, why not look up and enjoy Tainan’s beautiful scenery? The Taiwan endemic Taiwanese rain tree is...
Popular Queued-Up Restaurant in Hokkaido, Japan — GARAKU Soup Curry Opens in Taipei
Another Japanese Delicacy Lands in Taiwan! Hokkaido’s Beloved Soup Curry GARAKU, a Highly Popular Queued-Up Eatery in Hokkaido, Is Now Brought to Taipei’s Xinyi District by Taiwan’s Orange Flame International, Adding More Buzz to This Foodie Hotspot...
Wuling Farm releases Pokémon map with 37 PokéStops to attract players
Wuling Farm has announced the locations of 37 Pokémon PokéStops and 10 Gyms within the park, attracting and making it convenient for players to use this map to explore and have fun with family and friends in the park. ...
Typhoon Lionrock shifts northward; travelers to Japan should stay alert
Typhoon Lionrock (No. 10) has made a dramatic turn, heading back toward Japan and moving north northwest, reducing the likelihood of it affecting Taiwan. Coastal areas in northeastern Taiwan should prepare for swells. Travelers planning recent trips to Japan or Okinawa should pay special attention to weather conditions and flight operations.
Grand Opening of National Taichung Theater Attracts Crowds During Trial Operation
On August 26, the National Taichung Theater officially opened to great fanfare. Nearly 30 years after the completion of the National Theater and Concert Hall, it is Taiwan’s first newly built national-level performing arts venue. In addition to its distinctive organic integration of architecture and natural space, the Taichung Theater...
Must-Try Korean Breakfast Favorites | Isaac Toast Grand Opening in Taipei
Isaac Toast & Coffee launched a pop-up store at Taipei Zhongxiao SOGO on July 18, 2016, and opened its first Taipei branch at Xinyi ATT4Fun on August 6...
JAL’s Doraemon livery plane takes to the skies, launching super-cute experience campaign
Japan Airlines (JAL) launched its Doraemon livery plane in August 2016. This marks the first time the Doraemon-themed aircraft has flown an international route, although it had previously appeared on several domestic Japanese flights. Doraemon enjoys tremendous popularity in China...
Admire Artifacts and Hunt Pokémon: The Northern Branch of the National Palace Museum Offers Free Entry After Evening Hours with Valid ID
The Northern Branch of the National Palace Museum announced that from September 1, 2016, to August 31, 2017, Taiwanese citizens could enter the main exhibition hall for free after 4:30 p.m. daily by presenting valid identification. The museum stated that...
Pink cherry blossoms look like a fairyland—enjoy the stunning "cherry blossom snow" scenery alongside fields of calla lilies.
Located in Heping, Taichung, Fushoushan Farm boasts not only cosmos and maple leaves but has now entered cherry blossom season. The delicate blossoms create a pink wonderland, complemented by the breathtaking "cherry blossom snow" and expansive fields of calla lilies. ...
Popular Japanese pan-fried gyoza chain Osaka Ohsho opens its first Taiwan branch
Established in 1969, Osaka Ohsho is a well-known brand with numerous outlets, familiar to many travelers who love visiting Japan. Following the wave of Japanese cuisine entering Taiwan, the brand has now set up shop here, beginning to recruit store staff in August and opening on September 29. Fans of Japanese food now have a new option to enjoy their favorites without flying to Japan.
Strawberry Bomb Combines with Poké Trend to Spark Talk Among Honolulu Restaurants
Themed drinks have become a hot topic in the F&B scene, and those featuring pink cherry blossom sparkling drinks—like the "Cherry Blossom Bomb" and "Strawberry Bomb"—have generated buzz. Coupled with drinks designed around gaming trends, they resemble Poké Balls, becoming both online and tourist talking points.
Hsinchu Fishing Port Gets a Colorful Makeover as a New International Kite-Flying Destination
After two consecutive days on August 27 and 28, the “2016 Hsinchu Kite Festival” was jointly held at the large lawn of Hsinchu Fishing Port. With the promotion of the Hsinchu City Government, a total of 48,000 kite enthusiasts flocked to the event to enjoy...
Swords Lake Amusement Park’s Armed Forces Day Promotion: Nighttime LED Rose Sea
Swords Lake World is showing appreciation to hardworking servicemen by offering an Armed Forces Day discount from September 1 to October 31. Servicemen can enjoy tickets for just NT$399 (each ID can purchase up to 4 tickets)! The water park will remain open until October 2. During this period...