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Beer SPA × Soaking Bath – The World’s Most Innovative Beer Hotel
Brits and the Scottish love for beer is one of the most well-known cultural traits in the world, with many internationally renowned brews originating from the Scottish region. The BrewDog craft beer brand from Scotland, founded by two young...
Dream Paradise of International Bears – Taiwan’s First Bear Museum
Taiwan’s first museum themed around bears is located right next to the Yizhong City Shopping Mall in downtown Hsinchu. With nearly 4,000 square feet of serene, elegant space tucked away from the hustle and bustle, the museum houses over 2,000 teddy bears from around the world...
The first wave of "blue tears" erupts A world wonder that’s rare and fleeting
From April to September each year is the peak period for the "blue tears" phenomenon in Matsu. This week, many tourists and locals have noticed faint blue glows appearing on the sea surface. Unexpectedly, on the evening of the 15th, the blue tears erupted in an unusually large volume, prompting many...
One-Week Weather Forecast: Cooling, Cloudy Skies and Rain Across Regions
Today (17th), most regions will be mostly cloudy to sunny, with higher daytime temperatures. There is a chance of foehn winds in the southeastern areas. Only the eastern half of the country may see isolated brief showers, and the western half may also experience localized short-term showers in the afternoon. Starting from the evening of the 17th...
Fire-red silk cotton tree flower avenue by the stream — Ugly blooms create an alternative beauty
Among Taiwan’s many street trees, the silk cotton tree (Sterculia foetida) has emerged as a standout. As an introduced species, it stands alongside other common street trees in Taiwan such as the small-leaved fig, milkwood pine, and kapok tree. Every March and April, the silk cotton tree...
Wisteria Waterfall at the Airport MRT Station — A Private Recommendation for Purple Romance
Across Taiwan, wisteria flowers have begun to bloom, following the pink floral seas and now swept away by a purple whirlwind. Located at Dahu Memorial Park in Guishan, Taoyuan, a stroll along the park’s pathways will reveal vast cascades of wisteria hanging from trellises...
Vast fields of golden calla lilies in full bloom – Admire the dazzling floral spectacle for free
Aside from the white calla lily season at Yangmingshan’s Zhuzihhu and the colorful calla lily season in Taoyuan, you can also enjoy the vibrant beauty of a yellow calla lily field at what is known as “Taichung’s Zhuzihhu” – Waipu. Located near Shuitou 1st and 2nd Roads at No. 38 Jiahou Road in Waipu...
Taiwan’s second-largest jellyfish aquarium, home to over 200 species
The Baiji dolphin ecological museum, planned by the former Taichung City Government next to the Wujih Tourist Fishery Port, was re-evaluated by the new municipal team. Concerned that a dolphin museum without live exhibits might become a "white elephant," they repositioned it as a marine ecology museum to create Taiwan’s second-largest...
Five-day Limited All-Routes Promotion – Tigerair Launches Spring Deals
Low-cost carrier Tigerair Taiwan has launched a five-day limited all-routes promotional sale from 00:00 on April 19, 2017 to 23:59 on April 23, 2017, covering destinations including Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Macau, and more, with the lowest one-way untaxed fare starting from...
Hand-Shaken Tea Beverage Market Trends: 7-11 and FamilyMart Launch Bubble Milk Tea
Taiwan's tea beverage market continues to see the launch of new brands, creating fierce competition. On the eve of summer, the convenience store leader, Uni-President Enterprises, has also introduced tea beverages, joining the battle in the hand-shaken tea market. The most notable is bubble milk tea...
Global New Cultural Capital – Soulful Music Echoes at the Cape of Good Hope
In 1994, the apartheid policy in Cape Town officially came to an end. After enduring nearly 50 years of inhumane governance, international isolation, and cultural and economic disconnection from the Western world, Cape Town today has...
Breathtaking night views of the harbor city A stylish high-altitude bar for a fashionable buzz
In the hustle and bustle of overwhelming urban life, unwinding with a drink or simply relaxing while admiring the night view in a beautifully lit, atmospheric bar offers a moment of tranquility and relief for many. Located at the rooftop sky bar of the Hotel Indigo in Kaohsiung...
The 10,000-Ping Wisteria Café Garden — A Perfect Spot for Spring Picnics
As the pink-hued cherry blossom season comes to an end, the purple romance of wisteria flowers takes over in this blooming season. Tamsui Wisteria Café Garden, home to Taiwan’s largest wisteria garden, boasts stunning wisteria pergolas, a variety of colorful blooms, and the largest Moai statues in Taiwan, attracting numerous visitors. In 2016, Wisteria Café Garden opened its second branch near Tamsui Tianyuan Temple. Built by owner Mr. Lai over five years, it features an even more expansive and equally breathtaking wisteria garden. The second branch is about a 10-minute drive from Tamsui Tianyuan Temple, covering approximately 10,000 ping, with its flowering period typically from late March to May. This magnificent purple world also draws many visitors who come to admire the blossoms.
A 1,000-meter-high suspension bridge—the longest in Taiwan—offers breathtaking views of vast sea of clouds and plains
In Meishan Township, Chiayi, there is a nationally acclaimed single-span scenic suspension bridge — the Taiping Skywalk, which broke ground in 2014. After going through various phases of construction, it is finally set to be completed and open to visitors this July. In recent years, attractions such as skywalks and sky ladders have become hugely popular...
Family-Friendly Factory Tours – Top 10 Most Talked-About in Taiwan
With the changes in times and industrial structures, many factories in Taiwan have adopted adaptive strategies to overcome operational bottlenecks by transforming into factory tours that maintain production while opening their facilities to visitors. Each factory tour...
Purple Romance Whirlwind: Seven Wisteria Spots in Alishan
In spring and summer, besides enjoying the tung blossoms and fireflies, wisteria flowers are also in full bloom. The Alishan Scenic Area, rich in natural ecology, showcases beautiful floral displays and landscapes in different seasons. The wisteria in Alishan—
Must-see April Snow in Spring: Blooming Floss Flowers
In spring, flowers bloom vibrantly, and the scenery of white snow falling in April is not only created by tung blossoms—floss flowers, with their equally stunning white blossoms, are also in full bloom. Below are some breathtaking spots in downtown Taichung where you can admire floss flowers...
Peak firefly season in the mountains – a dreamlike fairy-tale homestay for firefly viewing
Every year from March to May is firefly season in most parts of Taiwan, where the grasslands and forests sparkle like a dream, perfect for calming the mind. In addition to well-known firefly viewing spots, Taiwan also has many hidden firefly...
Interpreting classic enamel through contemporary aesthetics & blending avant-garde architecture with classical gardens
Recently, a new landmark has emerged in Shanghai—“Bafen Garden,” an art gallery dedicated to showcasing arts and crafts, which can also be used as a venue for press conferences. It was designed by Wutopia Lab...
The hot spring amusement park is officially launching – hot springs × roller coasters × Ferris wheel
In November 2016, Beppu City in Japan’s Oita Prefecture uploaded a rather unique video on YouTube titled “We’ll really do it if we hit 1 million views!! Beppu City 0° Amusement Park Project!” This was a video conceptua...