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Micro Warm Hills Opens New Store – Check Out Exclusive Pre-Launch Offers During Trial Period
Micro Warm Hills uses pineapple jam condensed with the essence of sunshine, paired with eggs from health-fed hens, natural butter, and carefully selected flour to create its uniquely angular pineapple cakes – making it one of Taiwan’s most renowned brands of this iconic treat...
Taiwan’s Largest AR Sensory Interactive LED — WOW101 Blends Taiwan’s Eight Scenic Spots
Taipei 101 Mall Announces Launch of Sensory Tech Interactive Marketing, Transforming the Visitor Experience Beyond Shopping and Dining with “WOW101,” Taiwan’s Largest Augmented Reality (AR) Sensory...
Commune A7 Container Market Gets an Upgrade: Enjoy Food on a Huge White Sand Beach
Since its opening in mid-December last year, Commune A7 — which successfully sparked a nationwide container market trend across Taiwan — is undergoing its most significant revamp this August. In addition to reorganizing the lineup of participating merchants and the flow of foot traffic...
When Kitty Meets Dogs – The Scottish House Pop-Up Shop Is Too Cute
The renowned fashion brand Scottish House has collaborated with Sanrio for the first time on a co-branded project, launching many limited pre-order items. The first pop-up shop was set up at Taipei Zhongxiao Sogo, featuring store decorations with Kitty...
New Highlight: Glass Container Café with Flower Wall & Donut Scenic View
Container restaurants and markets are becoming increasingly popular in Taiwan, blending various elements in creative ways. Recently opened in Zhubei, Hsinchu, CY Coffee is a scenic café that combines multiple dreamy elements with container architecture...
Vanilla Air Father's Day Mega Sale: Clearance Deals on Japan’s Top 3 Routes
With Father's Day on August 8 approaching, low-cost carrier Vanilla Air is launching the "Happy Father's Day Promotion" from August 4 to August 8. The offer includes three popular routes from Taipei to Tokyo, Osaka, and Okinawa in Japan, with a minimum one-way untaxed fare of 1...
The unique land-and-sea sand experience is super fun – a must-visit on Moreton Island in Brisbane
Brisbane boasts neat urban planning, distinctive architecture, friendly residents, energetic outdoor activities, and a laid-back, health-conscious lifestyle, creating an incredibly charming waterfront cityscape and earning it the reputation as the “City of Sunshine.” Moreton...
Taiwan's largest lotus pond in full bloom – Enjoy the view for free on the arched scenic bridge
Dongshi Forestry Culture Park features a 5-hectare ecological pond where lotuses are in full bloom, making it the largest single lotus pond in Taiwan. The park is open to the public for free. Right now, the lotuses are in peak bloom, often attracting wild birds from the nearby Daxue Mountain, along with the uniquely historic atmosphere of the former timber processing site. Visitors coming to admire the flowers are sure to leave with unforgettable memories.
A giant chessboard hidden in the mountains — an urban secret landscape restaurant
On scorching summer days, many people plan beach trips, water activities, or ice treats to beat the heat, but heading into the mountains to enjoy nature’s shelter is also a great way to stay cool. Located about a 40-minute drive from the city center, the “Oxygen Valley Garden...
Enjoy Water and Scenery in Tainan: The General’s Roar Summer Music Concert
The “2017 Tainan Summer Music Festival – The General’s Roar” is set to kick off with great energy on August 12 at General’s Fishing Port. Not only will it feature performances by the gentle-voiced singer Rainie Yang, popular indie female artist Wu Wenfang, and the Golden Melody Award-winning hip-hop group Nine One One...
New Attraction in Miaoli: 2.6-Kilometer Lakeside Trail Opens
After five years of construction, the 2.6-kilometer Zaobridge Datian (Longf Lake) Trail has officially opened, and the “Summer Stroll: Datian Nature Walk” event was held to attract many locals who were among the first to experience the waterfront charm of the lakeside trail. Datian is closely...
Breaking the world’s longest record: A half-kilometer suspension bridge suspended 30 stories high
Floating in the air, as if the sea of clouds and valleys were beneath your feet, this breathtaking experience full of vertigo-inducing thrills and stunning scenery is a pilgrimage site for many travelers. In recent years, suspension bridges and skywalks have sparked a global craze. In addition to Taiwan seeing an increasing number of new suspension bridges...
Not Just Sixty Stone Mountain’s Golden Flower Sea – Taiwan’s Top Five Golden Needle Flower Spots
Every year from August to October, the most important floral event is the blooming of golden needle flower seas. During the flowering season, in addition to the well-known Hualien’s Sixty Stone Mountain, Chikuo Mountain, and Taimali, there are other hidden gems and scenic spots where you can admire the yellow-orange flower seas...
Trendy New Cultural Spot: Yilan Zhongxing Cultural & Creative Park Begins Trial Operation
Located in Wujie Township, Yilan, the “Zhongxing Cultural & Creative Park” has recently begun its trial operation after years of planning and renovation by the Yilan County Government’s Cultural Affairs Bureau. With its vast grounds, numerous concrete buildings, and towering chimneys...
Taiwan’s tallest water slide – The Crescent Slide Festival at Summer Wonderland
Riverbanks aren’t just for cycling – they’ve transformed into a water park now too. The “2017 Crescent Slide Festival” will take place from August 12 (Saturday) to August 20 (Sunday), every day from 3 PM to 8 PM, for nine consecutive days at the bicycle towing path at the Xinzhuang end of the Crescent Bridge and the Crescent Plaza beneath the bridge...
First Look at Nighttime Test Lighting of Taiping Cloud Ladder – Taiwan’s Longest “Smiling” Skywalk
The “Taiping Cloud Ladder,” the country’s longest single-span scenic suspension bridge, opened on September 23. During the day, it offers breathtaking views of the rolling hills and plains of Yunlin and Chiayi, while at night, it dazzles with spectacular lighting and millions of twinkling lights. The Taiping Cloud...
Limited online ticket sales – Registration now open for Alishan Forest Railway Deep Travel
The Taiwan Railways Administration recently announced the "Forest Railway Deep Travel" cruise-style train itinerary, to be held in four batches, with a total limited quota of 400 participants. Each trip costs NT$950 and tickets can be booked online, making it a top choice for railway enthusiasts. Not only will it take travelers...
Maki Cat Rides the Ferris Wheel: A Painted Train Turns into an Amusement Park
“We hold hands, big and small, go on an outing together, don’t think too much today…” On the morning of August 9, members of Taipei Metro’s trendy group and metro culture ambassadors Maki Cat and the Universiade mascot Brownie gathered to lead dozens...
Paris street scenes brought to Taipei: Hermès’ Wanderland Exhibition
The Hermès Wanderland exhibition, which debuted in 2015 at London’s Saatchi Gallery in the UK, has traveled to major cities including Paris, Dubai, Seoul, and Shanghai...
Travel costs in Japan are rising ! Consumption tax to increase again
Future travel expenses to Japan will go up ! Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe recently announced that the consumption tax will be raised from 8% to 10%, with the change expected to take effect in October 2019. Going forward, economic recovery and fiscal health will also be key goals...