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Pink beauty emerges in alleys: A hidden paradise of goldenrain trees in full bloom
As the season of blooming flowers arrives in spring, apart from the cherry blossom craze across Taiwan, another annual must-see red floral beauty is the magenta trumpet tree. Its pink blossoms bloom in globe-like clusters, resembling the vibrant pink of cherry blossoms when viewed from afar—only upon closer inspection...
Breathtaking mountain and pastoral views rivaling the Fuji Plain – a scenic homestay
Hualien boasts abundant natural beauty, not only bordering the Pacific Ocean but also situated in a tectonic compression zone that has created countless valley wonders. In Hualien’s quaint town of Xincheng, the coastline lies ahead, backed by mountain ranges, with vast farmlands stretching between them...
Luisa Coffee changes milk supplier & clarifies it will not use Wei Chuan
With the growing number of chain beverage and coffee shops, and rising costs of raw materials and labor, in addition to Starbucks announcing a price hike, it has also been reported that renowned coffee chain Luisa will start collaborating with Wei Chuan from March, using fresh milk supplied by Wei Chuan for its beverages...
New Eats at the Japanese-Era Drill Ground: Pineapple Buns with Italian Artisanal Ice Cream
A cool layer of cream is sandwiched inside a hot pineapple bun—the heat of the bread melts the cream, resulting in a richly creamy pineapple bun experience. This is the familiar "ice-fire pineapple bun." But in Taichung...
Korean star Hwang Jung-min films movie; Zhongshan Bridge joins Hou Hsiao-hsien's filming locations
Taiwan’s rich natural beauty and cultural characteristics have gradually garnered international attention. Following the filming of "Lucy" and the Hollywood blockbuster "Silence" in Taiwan, Taiwanese scenes are set to grace the big screen once again. The Korean film "The Job" has...
Wisteria Waterfall Dream Tunnel - Taiwan's Most Beautiful Secret Garden
Spring is the season when flowers bloom in full splendor. Besides cherry blossoms, why not opt to admire a purple waterfall of flowers? In Tamsui District, New Taipei City, there is a Wisteria Café Garden — Taiwan’s only wisteria garden — and its stunning wisteria pergola is one of its most remarkable features...
2017 Alishan Flower Festival Enjoy discounted fares with reserved transfer services
The 2017 Alishan Flower Festival kicked off on March 10, 106 (2017), and ran through April 10. To enhance flower viewing and tourism quality, the Directorate General of Highways, Chiayi County Government, the Alishan National Scenic Area Administration under the Tourism Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications...
Discovering the world's eighth continent — submerged underwater for 85 million years
Future geography textbooks may be rewritten as a result. The latest research has found that beneath the ocean south-east of Australia and centered around New Zealand lies an unknown new continent, tentatively named Zealandia by scientists. This continent...
The white cube houses are super photogenic — a new IG hotspot in the art village
Characteristic attractions created through artistic landscaping are becoming increasingly diverse and abundant in Taiwan. With the rise of social media, these spots have also brought an alternative wave of tourism to local areas. Recently, a new check-in hotspot has emerged in Taichung City, located at the intersection of Xitun Road and Hongxiao Road...
The Most Beautiful Ancient Relics Art Museum: A Popular New Attraction Opens for Free Visits
The Tainan Art Museum held its grand opening ceremony on December 27. The Tainan Museum of Fine Arts is Taiwan’s first local administrative legal entity art museum and also the first art museum to open in Taiwan in the 21st century. ...
2017 Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants – RAW Named Best in Taiwan
The fifth annual “Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants” list was unveiled at an awards ceremony held at Bangkok’s W Hotel. Meanwhile, Bangkok’s GAGGA...
Vintage Houses × French Tart Towers: A Hidden Retro Dessert Gem
Old houses and merchant shops are iconic sights of Taiwan’s bygone eras. Over time, many of these historic buildings have faded, yet some residents strive to preserve their former glory by renovating or redecorating them, breathing new life into these old spaces...
A vibrant palette of the earth A secret floral wonderland all year round
Donghe Township in Taitung is best known for attractions such as the golden Beilang Boulevard, the Jin Chengwu Tree, and the serene Dapo Pond. But there’s a hidden gem in Donghe that rivals these scenic spots—and offers breathtaking flower seas you can enjoy all year long...
Taiwan’s only overwater stilt house — the latest IG photo hotspot
Located in Tainan City, Taijiang National Park is Taiwan’s eighth national park. Owing to its unique geographical ecology and location, Taijiang has nurtured internationally significant wetlands and rich biodiversity. To meet the needs of recreation, conservation research, and management...
Legends of the Tainan Gang: The Myth of the Crow Settling in the Yang Burial Site & The Former Residence of Gong Lianzhen
Gong Lianzhen was born five years before the founding of the Republic of China in “Toukangzai” (now Xintougang in Xuejia), located on the northern shore of the Beimen Peninsula at that time. It was the first port after entering the Dao Feng Inner Sea, and only thirty to forty households lived there. ...
Holiday Getaway Guide: A Lazy Person’s Guide to Flower Viewing Across Taiwan
As spring arrives and flowers bloom across the island, various regions of Taiwan are carpeted in blossoms. In addition to popular cherry blossom spots, there are many great flower-viewing locations worth visiting in the north, central, and southern parts of Taiwan. Here’s a roundup of the best places to enjoy flowers around the island—take advantage of the long holiday to...
The Century-old Tainan Railway Station: Witnessing a Better Tainan
Tainan Railway Station, opened during the Japanese colonial period (May 1900), originally featured British classical architecture. However, just over 20 years later, it was demolished and rebuilt due to insufficient capacity. The current station structure, made of reinforced concrete, is...
A humid and cold air mass at the end of winter – Essential info for your 228 Holiday trip
As the season gradually transitions toward the end of winter, the continental cold air mass from northern high-latitude regions remains active. According to the Central Weather Bureau, starting tonight, the northeast monsoon will strengthen slightly, and with the southward movement of the continental cold air mass, temperatures will drop sharply until the 28th...
The Blue Scoop Daisies Bloom in Splendor — Discovering the Charms of Ibaraki
Japan’s stunning flower fields are beloved by Taiwanese travelers, from cherry blossom spots across the country to the vast flower farms of Hokkaido, the pink-purple clover pinks at Mount Fuji, and the wisteria blooms in Ashikaga. In recent years, the expansive blue scoop daisy fields at Hitachi Seaside Park in Ibaraki...
Eiffel Tower Upgrade Plan Temporarily Closed for 15 Years
The Eiffel Tower in Paris is a world-famous tourist attraction and one of the must-visit sites for travelers to the city. Its classic symmetrical wrought-iron design, which guards against strong winds, combines practicality with beauty. At night, it becomes especially romantic when illuminated by lights...