Travel
A Must-Visit for Art Enthusiasts: Hong Kong Arts Month & Hidden Art Spots Known Only to Locals
This March, Hong Kong’s arts and culture scene will present a series of exciting events, including the “45th Hong Kong Arts Festival” (from now until March 18), which will bring over 120 world-class performances to audiences, featuring...
Taiwan’s First 3D-Painted Suspension Bridge — Hyper-Realistic Visual Experience
3D painting has become quite popular in recent years, gradually being widely used to revitalize old communities, street corners, and alleys. Now, the canvas has even moved to suspension bridges. Located in Pingtung County, the Wanluan Suspension Bridge spans the confluence of the JiaPing and Donggang Rivers...
A breathtaking cliffside view 50 stories high — the world’s most emerald-green island
The world is full of astonishing natural wonders, which is why traveling around the globe is so captivating. In Ireland, there stands Europe’s highest cliff — the Cliffs of Moher. Stretching 8 kilometers, these dark limestone cliffs have their highest point 214 meters above the Atlantic Ocean...
Taiwan’s Mini Gassho Village – A Hidden Valley Paradise
Japan’s UNESCO-listed Gassho Village resembles a fairytale dreamland, offering enchanting scenery in every season. Deep in the forests of Alishan Township, Chiayi County, there is a community whose architecture closely resembles a scaled-down version of the Gassho Village...
Super cute deity figurines & plush toys | Taiwan’s first-ever Land God Cultural Museum
Deities are always objects of reverence and worship for believers. However, Taoyuan City has created Taiwan’s first Land God Cultural Museum to promote the culture of Land God faith. In addition to housing multiple divine statues, the museum also features many adorable plush toys and dioramas of Land Gods and other deities, allowing visitors and believers to connect more closely with local faith and culture.
Frontline of Japan’s Cherry Blossom Viewing: Latest Sakura Bloom Forecast
Japan’s cherry blossom season is just around the corner, and not only locals but also tourists from other countries are closely watching the timing of the blooms. Various weather bureaus have been providing the latest forecasts. Although the latter half of 2016 saw higher-than-average temperatures...
The Island Park Enveloped in Cherry Blossoms: A Stunning New Sight to See
With cherry blossom season upon us, various regions across Japan are gearing up for this annual floral extravaganza. On March 4th, Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise in Kanazawa Ward, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture, was blanketed in hues of pink. This event, themed “Springtime Paradise,” not only features real cherry blossoms but also...
Backed by mountains and facing the sea, vast grasslands, American-style food trucks, and a pure white homestay
A pure white exotic-style building, paired with vast green grasslands, expansive blue skies with white clouds, and the deep blue sea. Spending a night here cleanses both body and soul. Located in Leshui, Pingtung County, the cube-like structure...
Seasonal Bald Cypress Trees × Water-Sky Harmony: A Hidden Free Bike Trail
Overlooking the stunning stream and taking in the view that divides the lawn landscape, the Annonxi Flood Diversion Weir Scenic Area in Yilan is known as the most beautiful bike trail in Yilan. It features European-style pastoral scenery and a lakeside vista where water meets the sky...
Hundreds of galloping dairy cows & an ultra-photogenic whimsical painted village
In recent years, painted villages have been springing up one after another, with ever-evolving and diverse themes. Located in Changhua County, Fubao Village is a painted village themed around dairy cows. The local farming families, who raise dairy cows, have embraced the painted village trend...
The city's golden, dazzling streetscape Golden trumpet trees burst into bloom
Spring is the season of blooming flowers. While the entire island is enveloped in a wave of pink cherry blossoms, the golden trumpet trees at the Central Taiwan Regional Office of the National Taxation Bureau in West District, Taichung, quietly come into full bloom. The vibrant and splendid trumpet trees burst forth like sunlight...
Puppy Maze & Seesaw — The First Pet Park Opens
The first pet sports park in Hsinchu County officially opened on March 4. Located in the riverside park area of Zhudong, the park features not only a maze and hurdles but also facilities such as a sandbox and seesaw, making it an exclusive playground designed for dogs to have fun...
AirAsia-sponsored hit drama "Road to the Airport" brings aviation scenes to life
Asian low-cost carrier AirAsia collaborated with South Korea's KBS on the Korean drama "Road to the Airport," which officially premiered in Taiwan last September. Starring Lee Sang-yoon and Kim Ha-neul, the series features characters all working in the aviation industry...
Millions of Glowing Glass Night Views × Majestic Sea of Clouds – Secret Tea Garden Camping Area
Nantou County is the only county-level city in Taiwan that isn’t coastal, boasting the richest mountain and forest resources in the central part of the island, with landscapes that rival world-class standards. The magnificent mountain vistas and lakeside scenery are truly uplifting. Located in Ren’ai Township, Wujie Kai...
Seven lesser-known wonders of the world Architectural miracles rarely heard of
The world is home to a remarkably diverse array of astonishing wonders. From China’s magnificent Great Wall to Rome’s spectacular Colosseum—both internationally renowned among the Seven Wonders—this time we’re introducing lesser-known architectural marvels. Across this vast world,...
Taiwan’s Most Beautiful Green Tunnel – Step into a Magical Mirror Garden
Stroll along an endless green avenue where the fantastical scenery feels like stepping into Alice in Wonderland. Located on Provincial Highway 174 in Xuejia District, Tainan City, the towering trees lining the road—small-leaved lagerstroemia—are sprouting fresh leaves, forming a lush...
Azure Ocean & Lush Grasslands – The Most Scenic Elementary School with Breathtaking Sea Views
Nestled next to the Pacific Ocean, embraced by the vast panorama of sapphire seas and azure skies, and enriched with vibrant indigenous culture, the most picturesque school campus is none other than Yayu Elementary School on Orchid Island. Beyond its gem-like ocean vistas, Yayu Elementary boasts lush green lawns, ...
Japan's Massive Underground Shopping Street: Top 5 Must-Try Foods
A massive underground shopping street in Osaka's Kita Ward, home to over 200 shops offering food, women’s fashion, men’s fashion, jewelry, precious metals, daily goods, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and footwear. This labyrinthine...
A Century-Old Japanese-Era Residence Museum & A Heritage Stroll Through the Old Streets
Taoyuan’s Daxi District holds a 200-year snapshot of history, featuring a long-standing woodworking industry, Japanese colonial cultural relics, and local community-based temple associations. The Daxi Wooden Art Ecomuseum, which preserves and documents all of this, was born out of the concept of safeguarding cultural heritage and integrating with the local community...
Pumpkin Carriage × Dreamy Flower Wall – A New Instagram Hotspot Café
Located within Jingqi Manor in Taoyuan County, there’s a newly opened dreamy café – HoneyWood Cafe, featuring expansive flower walls, a thousand-ping grassland, a pumpkin carriage, and a romantic church among its scenic setups...