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The most beautiful elementary school in the world — The Light of Wanluan, Taiwu Elementary School
Located in Wanluan, Pingtung, there lies a beautiful hidden gem where the songs of the Paiwan people echo. These songs carried them through the devastation of Typhoon Morakot and the subsequent 88 Flood, even earning the Best Traditional Music Interpretation award at the 23rd Golden Melody Awards...
IG Art Photo Hideaway – The Most Beautiful Architecture at Yuxiu Art Museum
The art of sketching in gardens is best captured at Yuxiu Art Museum in Nantou. Recently, the 2016 Taiwan Architecture Award was won by Yuxiu Art Museum in Caotun, surpassing five other outstanding entries including Cloud Gate Theater and the National Palace Museum Southern Branch...
Experience the taste of snow — A white Christmas at Times Square
This Christmas, Hong Kong’s Times Square transforms into a silver-white wonderland, aiming to bring Hong Kong residents and visitors a snow-filled, laughter-packed Christmas snow park.
VR Reality Transports You Through Time – 3D Light Sculpture Revives an Oriental Versailles
No time machine is needed to travel back in time and witness the great cultural heritage of Qing Dynasty’s Old Summer Palace. The "Mysterious Experience Exhibition of the Oriental Versailles" utilizes cutting-edge computer technology and theatrical animations currently making waves in Taiwan’s exhibition scene—such as VR360 and 3D light sculpture projection animation films—to...
Golden pine forests reflect the emerald lake, surrounded by mountains — the serene Mingchi in Yilan
In autumn and winter, if you want to experience the richest garden scenery, head to Mingchi Forest Recreation Area in Yilan. Nestled among mountains, the area features a crystal-clear lake that shines like an emerald, surrounded by vast expanses of golden...
Garden landscaping × pressed flower art – Taipei Rose Garden is picture-perfect everywhere
One of the most romantic corners in Taipei, home to the secret rose garden beloved by The Little Prince, Taipei Rose Garden in the Xinzhuang District of Taipei Expo Park is a dreamy urban garden. It houses over 600 varieties of roses,...
Four Romantic Sanctuaries in New Taipei — Dreamy Scenic Bridges Sparkling with Starlight
When night falls, the streets glow as if a galaxy of stars is twinkling. Taiwan has many distinctive scenic bridges, and this time, HowToTrip spotlights the top four scenic bridges in New Taipei City. As part of the New Taipei City Government’s four-year scenic bridge project — building one bridge per year to enhance the recreational value of riverbanks and transform the entire city into a uniquely charming metropolis...
A hand-drawn map leads you to good fortune — Tainan’s sacred beasts ward off misfortune
Since ancient times, sacred beasts have held a significant place in historical texts. Whether in religious beliefs or folklore, many are closely associated with these mythical creatures. People believe that these highly spiritual and magical beings carry different...
Even casual snapshots look like artistic paintings. Asia’s largest cypress sacred tree grove.
The Lili Magao Eco-Park in Yilan has recently officially opened to the public. It boasts natural landscapes that could compete for World Heritage status, and one of its three main highlights — the Qilan Sacred Tree Park — is the largest cypress sacred tree grove in Asia...
Potential World Heritage Site Home to the Gold Mine Teapot Mountain
Located in northeastern Taiwan, backed by the Snow Mountain Range and facing the Pacific Ocean along the northeast coast, this area boasts an exceptional geographical position and is also home to a significant gold mining district—truly a place blessed with unparalleled natural advantages. The Earless Teapot Mountain in Jinguashi...
Magical Glacier Adventures: Top 5 Glacier Attractions Around the World
The cold winter is quietly approaching, and popular global destinations and activities usually include Christmas, skiing, the aurora borealis, and hot springs. This time, we’re introducing some truly breathtaking glacier destinations—natural wonders as essential to visit in a lifetime as the aurora. Beyond the frigid polar regions, many countries' mountains also hide glacial landscapes that feel like hidden paradises.
Taiwan Cultural and Creative Arts Expo: A Creative Journey in the New Sensory Era
"We are now in an era of cross-boundary integration," said veteran curator Hu Chao-sheng bluntly. The Taiwan Cultural and Creative Arts Expo, to be held on January 1, 2017, at the DALI ART Art Plaza in Taichung Software Park...
Avatar Project: Journey to the Pandora World of the 22nd Century
An innovative interactive exhibition based on the award-winning director James Cameron’s film *Avatar*, *Avatar: Exploring the World of Pandora* brings the fantastical sights of an alien world to Earth, recreating its breathtakingly realistic and exquisitely detailed...
The cutest fairy-tale castle: A Penghu homestay transforms into a cream cake
Taiwan’s homestays come in all shapes and styles, ranging from European to Japanese designs. This time, the attraction spot introduces a uniquely designed homestay located in Penghu — Mermaid’s Hill, which features a spiral structure that stacks upward layer by layer...
A Must-Watch Heartwarming Film for Cat Lovers – *A Street Cat Named Bob*, Based on a True Story
*A Street Cat Named Bob* is based on a true story, and its bestselling novel has sold tens of millions of copies worldwide. Directed by veteran British filmmaker Roger Spottiswoode, known for *Tomorrow Never Dies*, this animal-themed film...
Oguri Shun & Aoi Yu Love Comes Suddenly
Having previously won the Best Director award at the Japan Newspaper Publishers & Editors Association Film Awards for *The Natural House*, setting the record for the youngest director to receive the prize, Yamashita Nobuhiro is one of Japan’s most talked-about emerging directors today. The film *Love Comes Suddenly*...
The Charm of an Old City at Night: Explore Nighttime Tainan with a Hand-Drawn Map
Many people ask, “What is there to do in Tainan at night?” In fact, Tainan, rich in cultural history and scenic landscapes, is a place that’s fun both day and night. During the day, its historic sites and natural attractions with unique old-town character have long...
Taiwan’s largest corn maze debuts; free trial walk at the Golden Corn Rooster Maze
A magnificent sight reminiscent of a crop circle can also be seen in Taiwan. The Corn Season series of events in Chiayi has launched the “Golden Corn Rooster Maze,” the largest in Taiwan this year, covering an area of 12 hectares and stretching 6 kilometers. It has opened to great fanfare...
Golden champagne hues illuminate Sendai – Christmas lights up Japan’s northeast’s top city
During the Christmas season, many people have already planned the most romantic itineraries to celebrate this wonderful winter event, with some choosing to visit Japan to admire illuminated spots brimming with festive cheer and enjoy a unique Christmas atmosphere. In northeastern Japan...
A Century-Old Japanese-Style Police Station – Sliding Shoji Doors Take You Back to the Japanese Colonial Era
Taiwan, once under Japanese rule, has inherited many historically distinctive relics from that period, which have also contributed to the island’s diverse cultural flavors. The Dianlinzibian Police Station in Kaohsiung, built in 1898, has stood for over a century...