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130-centimeter giant water lilies – Experience floating on water in Taipei too
If you want to see the “giant water lily,” famous for its massive leaves that can support a person’s weight, besides the ones in Guanyin, Taoyuan or Baihe, Tainan, there’s now a new option for locals. Taipei’s Shuangxi Park has resumed cultivating giant water lilies. Walking into Shuangxi Park,...
15,000 sunflowers in full bloom — Free picking now open at Mi Xiang Park
As the passionate summer arrives, the radiant sunflowers have also begun to bloom in succession. Located within the event grounds of the Organic Mi Xiang Festival in Sanxing Township, Yilan, a large number of sunflowers have been planted as landscape art. The Mi Xiang Festival concluded earlier this month, but the sunflower sea continues to bloom vibrantly. Therefore, starting today, visitors can pick the flowers for free and also enjoy the beautiful scenery of Sanxing Township.
Photographer’s paradise: Instagram-famous tofu rock formations
Mei Zi recently saw a post from a friend on the grid—about a hidden tofu rock spot—and the view was so stunning and magnificent. So, we took advantage of our Saturday off to head up to Hsinchu. I want to see this beautiful scenery too. We set off early on Saturday...
Summer temperatures break 36°C: Unstable air in the afternoon, stunning evening skies
On July 18, Taipei’s temperature rose to 36.8°C, breaking the previous high of 35.9°C on July 5 and marking the first time this year it exceeded 36.0°C. Though not the highest ever recorded, the day still...
Five Must-Learn Flight Attendant Hacks: Clever Ways to Pack Lighter
Traveling abroad involves more than just planning your itinerary—it’s also a challenge to pack your luggage. Maximizing suitcase space is a goal every traveler strives for. Here are five tips to help reduce luggage volume...
Essential Summer Travel Items: Japan's Top 5 Sunscreen Must-Haves in 2017
Japanese products are always highly creative and practical. Many travelers bring back a haul of treasures when visiting Japan. With the scorching summer here, many have already planned their trips, but in this sunny weather...
2017 Taiwan Culinary Exhibition: Grab Discounts with 1,000 Early Bird Gift Bags Given Out for the First Time
The 2017 Taiwan Culinary Exhibition will be held grandly at Taipei World Trade Center Hall 1 from July 21 to 24. This year’s exhibition, themed “Colorful Food Era,” features six major exhibition zones, including 20 themed pavilions and over 800 booths, offering...
Northern Taiwan, the food capital, also features a top 10 list of must-try snacks
Taiwanese snacks are famous worldwide, and for many foreign tourists visiting Taiwan, strolling through night markets and enjoying local cuisine are among the top activities. However, besides Tainan, the city known as the food capital, Northern Taiwan also boasts numerous well-known night markets and countless...
30,000 sunflowers free for picking – Limited-time flower sea at Huiwan Bay
Sunflower blossoms shine as brightly as the sun, symbolizing a cheerful and joyful heart. At the Happy Farm in Huiwan Bay, Ji’an Township, Hualien, a sea of over 10,000 sunflowers covering 4 hectares has been created within the 45-hectare park, attracting numerous visitors daily to take photos and enjoy the flowers...
Taiwan’s Pear Blossom Cave Mural Staircase – A Popular IG Photo Spot
The painted staircase in Korea’s Pear Blossom Village has sparked discussions among travelers with its vibrant floral patterns, lifelike carp designs, and diverse styles, making it one of the must-visit spots for tourists heading to Korea. Now, you don’t have to travel all the way to Korea to take photos of a painted staircase—there’s one right here in Miaoli at XiHu Junior High School!
New 3D Retro Mural Spot – Free & Instagrammable Grocery Theater
In recent years, Taiwan has seen the emergence of many mural attractions, sparking a trend of taking photos against painted walls. The hyper-realistic 3D art has drawn numerous visitors eager to snap pictures. Located in Dacun Township, Changhua, the “Dalupan Grocery Store” is...
The cool comfort of nature’s air conditioning & a dreamy campsite overlooking a vast valley
Taiwan, located at the intersection of tectonic plates, boasts a rich and diverse array of natural landscapes. The beauty of rugged mountains meeting and sea of clouds overlapping can be seen in many places, which is why camping activities and destinations have become increasingly popular in recent years. Situated in the mountains of Tai’an Township, Miaoli...
New K-drama filming spot: Stroll and enjoy the scenery at Sky Garden 7017
Korea’s newly developed attraction, the “Seoullo 7017” Sky Garden walkway, has sparked a buzz, drawing large crowds of travelers eager to explore this elevated beauty right after its opening. The name of the Sky Garden walkway is deeply rooted in history...
Top 10 Popular Hotels in Japan with Pools – Perfect for Thrilling Water Slides, Family Trips & Dates
With summer vacation approaching, many people are planning family-friendly cooling-off getaways. In Japan, hotels are capitalizing on swimming pools as their main attraction by offering special stay packages to tap into the "water" business boom. The well-known booking site Rakuten Travel has released the “Top 10 Best-Selling Pools Hotels in Japan...”
The adorable "Pearl Child" becomes a new landmark on Jibei Island
Jibei Island, a popular tourist destination in the northern sea of Penghu, not only attracts visitors with its natural beauty as a summer vacation hotspot in Penghu, but also boasts the renowned Shazui Bay. Extending from Xi Mountain southeastward, it forms a golden...
Step into a Japanese garden landscape, like a resort villa in a Peach Blossom Spring paradise
The Miaoli mountain town is home to many unique accommodations, from European manors to dreamy gardens, and this time we’re introducing the Shifeng Creative Cuisine Resort Castle located in Dahu. The Shifeng Resort Castle is built with a Japanese-style wooden...
Three Major Waterfalls on Jeju Island Legendary Attractions Like a Fairyland
Jeju Island is one of South Korea's popular tourist destinations. It is a volcanic island formed by volcanic activity, and was listed as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site in 2007 due to its abundance of unique volcanic formations such as basalt, black volcanic rocks, and lava caves...
Four Major Experiences of the Taoyuan Lotus Festival – Magical Floating & Historic Home Tours
Guanyin in Taoyuan grows many lotuses, which bloom in full splendor during midsummer, swaying gently in the breeze to become a famous scenic beauty of the area, even earning the reputation of “South Baihe, North Guanyin.” The season of blooming lotuses coincides with the start of summer vacation, so visitors might want to...
Budget airline summer deals: International trips for under NT$4,000
With over a month left until summer vacation, Asia’s low-cost carrier AirAsia has launched its final promotion of the season to help everyone travel abroad with ease. Round-trip airfares across all routes start as low as NT$788 (excluding tax) for one-way tickets. Flights from Taipei and Kaohsiung to Kuala Lumpur can be found for as little as NT$4,000 round-trip. “Let’s go—now!” Travel has never been this simple.
Truffle Fresh Milk Tea: The LV of the Bubble Tea World Hides Five-Star Tea Aroma in an Old House
With constant innovation in bubble tea concepts, Taiwan now offers a wide variety of creative drinks. Following hits like Little Fresh Meat and Tainan Shou Tea, a LV-level fresh milk tea has emerged in the Taipei areas of Ximending and Wanhua...