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The Taipei Tourist Passport is incredibly handy – enjoy 9 major tours and discounts at 100 top attractions
Here’s the latest money-saving tip for exploring Taipei!* The Taipei City Government Tourism and Travel Department has launched the 2017 edition of the *Taipei Pass*, a tourist passport that allows unlimited rides on...
New Year's Eve Sunset × First Light of the New Year | Essential Info on Sunrise and Sunset Across Taiwan
As 2016 comes to an end, many people have already planned where to ring in the new year, while some are also preparing to welcome the first light of the new year. The Central Weather Bureau has released the 2017 New Year's Day sunrise schedule, ...
Japan’s popular ZAKUZAKU stick puffs open their first overseas store in Taipei
The trendy Tokyo dessert ZAKUZAKU stick puffs, beloved for fashion street photography, officially opened their first overseas store on December 23 on the first floor of Shin Kong Mitsukoshi’s Taipei Xinyi New World A11 building. The ZAKUZAKU stick puffs store...
Sweet yet not greasy — a delicious taste of Tainan: the explosively popular lava cheese tart
Winter is a season when appetites grow, and with the arrival of major holidays like year-end celebrations and family reunions, indulging in calorie-rich foods becomes inevitable. Many people are eager to feast on their favorite dishes. This time, HowToTrip spot recommends...
A Must-Visit Literary Landmark for Literary Enthusiasts – A Historic Japanese-Era Building with a Twisted Fate
Located near Taipei’s Guting Station, amidst the bustling city, you’ll suddenly come across a very Japanese-style old building, offering a feeling of finding an unexpected oasis. This is the Kiirun’an Literary...
A Must-Visit Food Festival in Japan: Top 5 Traditional Markets
As winter arrives, it's also the season when appetites grow. When thinking of representative seafood traditional markets in Japan, Tokyo might come to mind first — every morning, foodies from around the world flock here to shop and dine, leading to increased crowds and longer wait times...
Fashionable Container Food Market: The Sea of Lights Is Simply Breathtaking
After redevelopment, the former site of the CITIC Building in Xinyi District has become the COMMUNE A7 container food market. By night, it's also known as the “fashionable night market.” In addition to attracting visitors with its diverse food offerings, the surrounding trees are adorned with a stunning sea of lights, making passersby stop frequently to take photos. The center of the container market also features a Christmas tree and photo backdrops, allowing visitors to create special memories with friends. In response to the Christmas and New Year holidays, COMMUNE A7, which originally closed at 22:00, will extend its operating hours until 02:00. However, it will close at 18:00 on New Year’s Eve—be sure to note the adjusted hours. This fashionable food hub has also become one of the hottest new attractions in Taipei’s Xinyi District.
Top 10 Perfect Vacation Islands: Malaysia Scores Two Spots
Island vacations not only help you relax your body and mind but also offer a great escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. A well-known travel search website has listed the top 10 perfect island getaways in Asia, providing beach lovers with...
Japanese Yen? No Worries About Leftovers — Narita Airport’s Gacha Machines Are Super Fun
Many travelers to Japan end up spending their leftover yen at airport duty-free shops, restaurants, drugstores, or even coin-operated vending machines. Narita Airport has come up with a clever idea, tapping into foreign visitors’ love for Japanese gacha toys and small...
Bamboo & Oyster Shell Land Art: Rebirth from Adversity Shines with Hope
A striking new landmark has appeared in the park at the intersection of Guanghua Road and Yixin Road in Kaohsiung City. This is the site of the Kaohsiung 81 Gas Explosion. Originally a children’s park, it was later transformed through the invitation of a legislator and local social welfare groups...
BIC CAMERA Narita Airport Duty-Free Shop: Convenient Shopping for Electronics Before Your Flight
The popular Japanese electronics store ビックカメラ (BIC CAMERA), frequented by many travelers visiting Japan, has opened a duty-free shop at Narita Airport, making it even more convenient to purchase home appliances and electronics before leaving the country. This is BIC C...
World’s Best Airlines Voted — Taiwanese Carrier Proudly Makes the List
When traveling abroad, especially to destinations farther away, the comfort and safety of long-haul flights become extremely important. A renowned American travel magazine, known globally for its authority in the industry, publishes various travel-related rankings at the end of each year, including the most charming cities, best hotels, and more. This time, the editors would like to highlight the airline rankings. Among the top 20 airlines, Taiwan’s EVA Air has also been selected. The magazine praised EVA Air for its outstanding service, well-trained cabin crew, and distinctive aircraft such as the Hello Kitty planes.
Tainan’s Seaside Secret Retreat – Stargazing in a Sky Tent
Enjoying sea views and night skies is one of the key considerations for many travelers when choosing a destination. Located in Taijiang National Park’s Beimen District, the Shuangchun Coastal Recreation Area boasts abundant natural ecology and vast ocean vistas, along with a “forget-worry forest” composed of dead trees and mangroves...
Taiwan has "Eternal Safety and
Thanks to technological advancements and the widespread use of the internet, many quirky internet slang terms have become increasingly popular, such as 9487, "crazy," and "trendy to the point of dripping" (潮到出水). These phrases are simple and easy to remember. In particular, the recent internet buzzword "trendy to the point of dripping" has been widely used to describe something or someone that is at the forefront of trends, even to the extent of being beyond comprehension. Recently, on a popular online forum, someone humorously asked, "How much does it cost to be trendy to the point of dripping?" Netizens responded in equally witty fashion by looking up train schedules and prices from Chōshi Station to Izumi Station in Japan, sparking a huge online response.
Admire Taipei 101 and enjoy gourmet food – a new shipping container attraction right across from the New Year’s Eve fireworks
The popular Taipei attraction Commune A7, which surged in fame at the end of 2016, will only be open until 18:00 on December 31. After 18:00, the area will be cleared, and only those holding VIP tickets will be admitted after 19:00...
Taipei 101 New Year’s Eve Fireworks & Light Show Test Projection
The Taipei 101 New Year’s Eve fireworks for the transition from 2016 to 2017 remains one of the internationally renowned countdown hotspots. This year, Taipei 101’s fireworks do not emphasize duration in seconds but instead feature an enhanced light show performance...
2016's Most Popular Check-in Spots – Instagram Reveals Top 10 City Attractions Worldwide
Taking photos and checking in on Instagram has become a global trend. Capturing beautiful moments at scenic spots or hidden gems is one of the must-do activities when traveling anywhere in the world. Recently, Instagram also announced the top 10 most popular check-in cities globally, looking back at which cities were particularly trendy for travel check-ins in 2016. The following is the list of the top 10 cities, also recommended as a reference for travel destinations in 2017.
Nine Fantastic Routes with the Sightseeing Passport – Explore Taipei in Depth
If you want to explore Taipei without worrying about every single fare, besides using a regular EasyCard, consider the Taipei Pass sightseeing passport. Within its validity period, you can take buses and the MRT unlimited times...
Carefully Selected Must-Visit New Year's Eve Destinations — A Trip to Japan to Welcome the New Year
As the year draws to a close, in addition to watching New Year’s Eve galas and fireworks shows at home, many people opt to ring in the new year abroad. Recently, a well-known international travel magazine ranked the world’s most charming cities, and...
Weather for New Year's Eve and holiday | Rain in the northeast, stay warm in the morning and evening
The New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day holidays span three days. Many people have planned overseas trips, while others in Taiwan are taking part in countdown events such as watching fireworks and sunrise. The temperatures at the end of 2016 were slightly higher than in previous years, but in recent days...