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Buy One Get One Free Coffee on the First Working Day After Chinese New Year | Lazy Guide to 14 Major Coffee Brand Deals
On Monday, February 11, as the whole of Taiwan returns to work after the holidays, office workers’ little Monday happiness is here again！Major coffee brands are offering deals such as buy one get one free on coffee...
2017’s New Global Landmark – The World’s Largest Hotel Completed
The oil-rich Arab nations have long been among the countries controlling global economic resources, and their wealth is beyond imagination. It wasn’t until the completion of the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa, in 2004 that people around the world truly glimpsed the affluence of this region...
A sea of plum blossoms draws crowds Delicate white blooms create a stunning winter spectacle
Due to the warm winter weather, the plum blossoms are blooming later than usual. The popular plum blossom viewing spot in Xinyi Township, Nantou — also beginning to bloom one by one — will continue flowering until mid-February. Be sure to take advantage of the good weather to go flower viewing.
Step into a Literary Time Capsule: Explore Five Charming Cafés in Yilan
Nestled amid vast plains and blessed with pleasant weather, Yilan has become easily accessible thanks to the convenience of the Hsuehshan Tunnel. This allows city dwellers to embark on spontaneous mini-trips. On this occasion, our travel experts have handpicked five Yilan cafés that exude an old-world charm reminiscent of a time capsule. Sit beneath historic buildings...
Hello Kitty Restaurant Unveils All-New American Look, Sparking a Sweet Style Trend
The Hello Kitty Restaurant, beloved by domestic and international tourists, has been adored by many Hello Kitty fans since its launch in 2007. It has also attracted numerous visitors from mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, Southeast Asia, Japan, and Korea...
A Real Sky City Wonderland – Japan’s Top Three Sea of Clouds Cities
The classic animated film *Castle in the Sky* by Hayao Miyazaki features a floating city in the sky, a dream destination for many. But did you know that such a mystical place actually exists in Japan? Amidst the misty mountains...
Seven hundred thousand blooming flowers — The Yanping Riverside Flower Sea Is a Stunning Sight
The recent warm and sunny weather will last until Saturday. Take advantage of the pleasant sunshine these days and visit Yanping Riverside Park. The flower sea at Dunhuang Wharf is in full bloom and absolutely beautiful. The flower viewing period starts on the 4th and continues after the Spring Festival (2...
The first art-tech fusion square — a new hot spot for cultural creativity in Taichung
On the first day of 2017, a much-anticipated new attraction opened to the public. The highly expected new landmark of cultural creativity — the Dali Art Art Plaza in the Taichung Software Park — made a grand debut on New Year’s Day. This is the first cultural and creative plaza that combines...
The Mini Bayueyan Water Center in Tamsui is now under regulation
The secluded Bayueyan Village in Jinshan, New Taipei City, gained fame as a new pilgrimage destination for travelers and photographers with its fairy-tale-like Water Center attraction. However, the increasing number of visitors has led to ecological damage and local resident dissatisfaction, prompting a petition to...
CNN ranks nine global cities' new landmarks; two new Taipei landmarks make the list
CNN, the American news network, annually selects nine new landmarks in global cities, choosing the most anticipated urban attractions based on architectural features, cultural significance, and more. In the 2016 selection, one of the more unique...
Happy Onsen House: A Family Story of Tears and Vitality
Directed by rising filmmaker Ryota Nakano, whose debut feature film "Photos of My Father" received widespread acclaim at the Berlin Film Festival and other domestic and international film events, "Happy Onsen House" takes the storytelling even further...
China Airlines pilots' strike continues as talks break down, passenger rights affected and ground staff also protest
China Airlines had already canceled 31 flights over the two-day strike on the 8th and 9th, and by February 10th, over 50 flights had been canceled in total. At 3 p.m. on February 9th, negotiations between the China Airlines Pilots’ Union and the airline at the Ministry of Transportation yielded no results...
Clam Barracks with a Strong Ruins Aesthetic A Must-Visit Spot for Photography in Changhua
In recent years, the trend of location photography has taken off, with various corners of Taiwan gradually being discovered by the public. Unexpected spots have become popular photo locations. Located in Xianxi Township, Changhua County, there is an abandoned military barracks known as the Clam Barracks, which consists of...
Asia’s Deepest Swimming Pool: A Two-Hundred-Million-Dollar Dive Hotel Opens in Taichung
An iconic hotel in Italy, Hotel Terme Millepini, is famous for its 40-meter-deep swimming pool, offering guests the chance to experience...
Alice’s Winter Dreamland: A Selection of Japan’s Four Must-See Winter Sceneries
Winter in Japan is filled with all kinds of magical elements—whether it’s light displays, stunning villages, or snow-covered mountain landscapes—both man-made and natural wonders that leave visitors in awe. This time, we’ve specially selected four of Japan’s most captivating winter sceneries. Each spot...
World’s Most Stunning Christmas Tree: New Taipei City’s Christmasland Is the Only Asian Entry
Christmas, an annual global celebration, sees every country pulling out all the stops to create the most dazzling Christmas city, spreading the warmth and joy of winter to every corner. One of the world’s most influential fashion magazines recently featured an official special...
Taiwan High-Speed Rail Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Interactive Discovery Museum Opening
Taiwan High-Speed Rail has marked its 10th anniversary with a special event, the “10th Anniversary & Discovery Museum Opening Ceremony.” Premier Lin Chuan, Minister of Transportation and Communications Hochen Tan, Taoyuan Mayor Cheng Wen-tsan, and THSR Chairman Chang Yao-chung jointly unveiled the “Taiwan High-Speed Rail Discovery Museum,” aiming to systematically showcase precious artifacts from the planning, construction, and operation of the high-speed rail, and to honor the perseverance of those who built bridges and roads and completed the project on schedule.
Six Pairs of Gold Shoes Steal the Show as Taiwan’s Largest Jordan Flagship Store Opens
Taiwan’s first-ever Jordan brand flagship store, JORDAN 16 Songgao, grandly opened on the 7th at Breeze Songgao in Xinyi, drawing over a thousand sneaker enthusiasts to the Xinyi shopping district. Spanning two floors, it is also the largest...
Aerial views of plum blossoms in full bloom Hidden gems for plum blossom appreciation
Due to the effects of the warm winter climate, this year's plum blossoms have bloomed slightly later than usual. The popular southern Taiwan destination for plum blossom viewing, Nantou’s Xinyi Township, always sees large crowds of visitors, while the Taoyuan’s Jiaobanshan Plum Blossom Festival in the north is also a hotspot...
China's Atlantis: The Thousand-Year-Old Lion City Submerged for Half a Century
Atlantis is a legendary highly advanced civilization that mysteriously sank into the sea overnight twelve thousand years ago. To this day, the reason remains an unsolved mystery for archaeologists. The disappearance of ancient civilizations is not limited to Atlantis...