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Jimmy Liao’s Fantasy Art Installation on the Danhai Light Rail Green Mountain Line
The public art along the Danhai Light Rail Green Mountain Line will be exclusively created by renowned artist Jimmy Liao, celebrated both in Taiwan and abroad. Unlike previous practices where public art was limited to individual metro stations, Jimmy Liao will take a holistic approach by planning art installations across all 11 stations of the Green Mountain Line...
Open your door to a sparkling firefly show – Five stunning firefly-watching homestays
From March to May each year is the firefly season in most parts of Taiwan, where the grasslands and forests shimmer like a dream, perfect for soul-soothing moments. During this period, beautifully scenic accommodations across the island also come alive with dancing fireflies. Join the buzz...
Century-old Wooden Railway Station × Seaside Amusement Park – A Coastal Wetland Cycling Adventure
Traveling along the coastline of Dajia and Da’an Districts in Taichung City, you’ll not only enjoy the stunning views of the strait but also discover rich natural ecology and cultural heritage, making it one of the top recommendations for locals on short trips. The cycling trail connecting Dajia and Da’an...
Social Bar × Design Hotel – Recommended Stays for Exotic Encounters
Tokyo is an ever-changing international metropolis where a variety of creative concepts can be found across multiple fields. Among them, design accommodations are a premier battleground—especially with the rapid development of internet technology, youth hostels and homestays...
They bloom only in brilliant sunshine A limited-time iris flower sea
As spring arrives, a myriad of flowers blossom. In this most delightful season, it’s the perfect time to go out for an outing and admire the blossoms. The irises, with their delicate and beautiful small wildflowers in pinkish-purple hues tinged with yellow and radiating petals, are often planted by watersides, ponds, or along garden pathways. Their lifespan is quite...
Top 10 Must-Visit Landmarks Announced Sanzhi Tianxin in New Taipei Becomes a Hit
New Taipei City boasts many stunning attractions, ranging from natural wonders and cultural heritage sites to folk traditions—each a hotspot for visitors to snap photos. Every year, it draws a large number of tourists. To promote local characteristics, the New...
The yen has finally hit 0.26 — a great time for Japan lovers to exchange currency
The yen has been continuously depreciating. Aside from a slight rebound just before the cherry blossom festival, the recent end of the French election and the unresolved issue of North Korea’s missile tests have caused the safe-haven currency, the yen, to start falling again. Although the decline isn’t huge, it has dropped below 0.275...
The World Tour Exhibition of British Design Genius PAUL SMITH
“HELLO, MY NAME IS PAUL SMITH - The World Tour Exhibition of British Design Genius PAUL SMITH” is curated by a professional team from the London Design Museum...
A minimalist style with double ropes and one mat — movie star Wu Kang-ren showcases outdoor fashion pieces
In 2014, the leading American outdoor brand KEEN broke away from traditional shoe design by launching the UNEEK series, sparking a trend that blended outdoor functionality with fashion. In 2016, the introduction of a Japan-exclusive collaboration edition generated buzz and...
Capture the Most Beautiful Memories: 6 Photography Tips for Couples Traveling Together
Traveling often involves taking photos as an essential part of the trip. Beyond capturing stunning landscapes, getting the perfect human proportions is something many people value—especially when couples travel together. A boyfriend’s skill in photographing his girlfriend...
Double Fireworks on Water, Land & Air at the Lovers’ Bridge – Highlights of the Lantern Festival with Flower Lanterns, Robots & Tongliang Dragon Dance
The 2019 Nantou Lantern Festival kicked off on February 2 at the Nantou County Convention and Exhibition Center. The main lantern area was themed “Lucky Doodoo Strikes It Rich,” continuing the 2018 setup with two zones: the main Nantou lantern area and the Puli Water Lantern Area. The main lantern “...”
Fantasy Tunnel × Nostalgic Veterans' Village: Top 10 Near-Town Secret Spots for a One-Day Trip
On regular weekends when you can't plan a vacation in the mountains or countryside, you can still explore hidden secret spots in the suburbs. In the Taichung area, aside from the bustling city center, nearby regions such as Daya, Houli, Da'an, ...
New Landmark in Osaka Tourism: The Twin-Tower FESTIVAL CITY Opens
Nakanoshima in northern Osaka, an economic, cultural, and commercial hub of the city, saw the completion of the Nakanoshima Festival Tower, a 200-meter-high commercial building, in November 2011. It houses shops...
Give Mom a Well-Deserved Break: Top 5 Traveler-Recommended Resort Spas
Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and you may want to plan a stress-relieving getaway for your hardworking mom. But with a busy work or school schedule, you might worry that there isn’t enough time to arrange everything or book services—making it a real test of your gift-giving skills. In truth, what Mom really needs to unwind…
The iris fields are vibrant and captivating, while the rural homestays resemble oil paintings.
Living amidst endless blooms is incredibly healing and relaxing. Hidden within the fields and lanes of Changhua is an iris garden, where the bright and colorful little flowers bring a sense of comfort and ease. Nestled within this floral expanse is...
The newly painted breeze-lined canal features stunning 3D fantasy landscapes that are truly eye-catching
Since starting the dyke-step painting project in 2014, the New Taipei City Government has continued to bring a series of delightful visual feasts to the waterside dyke steps around the Erchong Floodway, with a diverse range of painting themes offering visitors a colorful...
Starbucks Reserve Flagship Store — The World’s Largest Sparks Global Buzz
Global coffeehouse chain Starbucks recently announced plans to open the world’s largest store on Michigan Avenue in Chicago, USA. The company aims to complete the project in 2019, taking...
Tigerair Taiwan steps up promotions with summer deals at travel fair
One of the must-visit summer events, the 2017 Taipei International Travel Fair kicked off grandly from the 5th to the 8th at Taipei World Trade Center Hall 1, with Tigerair Taiwan also launching promotional offers during the travel fair. For all routes departing from Taipei and Taichung,...
The Warmth of Handwritten Words – A Glimpse at Letters and Manuscripts from Taipei’s Celebrities
Historic residences of famous figures are not only ideal spots to explore a city but also foundational sites to understand a nation’s essence. Taipei City is home to over ten such residences, each not only showcasing vibrant and beautiful moments in history but also offering a tangible connection for those reminiscing about bygone eras...
Mother’s Day Flower Appreciation Tour – Four Camellia Journey Routes
May not only marks Mother’s Day, but also the season when camellia flowers dance in snow-white blossoms, filling the air with warmth each year. During Mother’s Day, besides giving gifts, many people...