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Explore Four Coffee Themes at the 2017 Taipei International Coffee Festival
The International Coffee Organization (ICO) noticed that member countries had long celebrated Coffee Day on different dates. In 201...
Step into a Healing Fairy-Tale World: Five Garden Cafés in Miaoli
Miaoli boasts a long-standing mountain-town culture, not only rich in natural landscapes but also steeped in humanistic charm, creating a vibrant tourism environment. Its unique geography fosters an incredibly dreamy atmosphere, giving rise to many scenic cafés...
Typhoon Talim may issue a sea warning this afternoon; another low-pressure system could develop into a typhoon
Moderate Typhoon Talim (No. 18, international name TALIM) has changed its course to the north and made a sharp turn. A sea warning could be issued as early as 2:00 PM. Its current center is located at 21.2°N, 130...
Tim Ho Wan Opens Eighth Branch & Autumn New Dishes from the Michelin-Starred Four Heavenly Kings
Hailing from Hong Kong and holding a Michelin one-star rating for eight consecutive years, "Tim Ho Wan" opened at Taoyuan's Taimall Shopping Center in northern Taoyuan last year. Since its opening, it has attracted a steady stream of visitors. Anticipating the rapid development of southern Taoyuan and the consumer and dining market potential of the Zhongli business district,...
The Secret Grassland of Silvergrass Blooms Quietly – A Sunset Photography Spot by the Iron Bridge
Autumn is the season when silvergrass blooms, with its beautiful flower spikes swaying gracefully in the wind, standing tall against the sky. From afar, the entire field resembles a silvery wave, absolutely breathtaking. Located at the southern end of Nanjing Railway Station, at the border between Tainan and Chiayi along the Bazhang River...
Asia’s largest Snoopy in Tainan – A new 3-meter-tall photo hotspot
A large Snoopy figure, standing 3 meters tall and weighing 100 kilograms, has recently appeared at Shin Kong Mitsukoshi’s Hsimenting branch in Tainan. It is not only the largest Snoopy figure in Taiwan but also across Asia. The figure has taken up long-term residence alongside the brand’s dedicated store space within the department store...
The Coffee Addict’s Passion: Unveiling a Captivating Coffee Map
For coffee lovers, few have not heard of the renowned “Coffee Flight Attendant world coffee shops.” In the Coffee Flight Attendant’s sharing, not only is the enthusiasm for visiting cafés around the world captivating...
Typhoon Talim May Intensify into a Severe Typhoon, Expected to Make Landfall as Early as Wednesday Afternoon
Typhoon Talim, currently a mild typhoon (No. 18, international name TALIM), is centered at 18.8°N latitude, 134.8°E longitude, moving northwestward at a speed of 29 kilometers per hour...
【Feng Jiaxia - A Global Wanderlust After Germany's Working Holiday】Brunei Travelogue 4 - An Imperial-Level Sunset
【Feng Jiaxia - A Global Wanderlust After Germany's Working Holiday】Brunei Travelogue 4 - An Imperial-Level Sunset
Feels like you've stepped into a Kyoto garden – visit this stunning private garden for free
The Houyuan backyard in Miaoli's Toufen boasts rich forest landscapes, with scenery that rivals the seaside beauty of Cape Good Hope and the mountain-town charm of Nanzhuang. Tucked away in Toufen, the private garden "Pinyuan" not only features Kyoto-style garden landscaping but also European...
Sip cocktails at a traditional Chinese medicine shop in Dadaocheng—holiday pedestrian zone trial kicks off on Dihua Street
A pedestrian-friendly space in Dihua Street business district: Taipei City Government’s Transportation Bureau and Dihua Street Business Development Association have launched a trial holiday pedestrian zone in September. To support this initiative, local businesses have pooled resources to launch 34 events themed “Dadaocheng Freestyle!”
Even Gong Yoo recommends it—A new all-glass skywalk attraction
Just by looking down, you can take in the breathtaking, boundless high-altitude views, as if gazing from the sky above, creating an adrenaline-pumping spectacle. Recently, a brand-new observation deck has emerged in Busan, South Korea—the “Cheongsapo Plank Walk Observatory,” featuring a blue...
Five collectible holiday-themed Gachapon figures are available & City Cafe gets a makeover with New York attractions
Gachapon figures are hugely popular among Taiwanese consumers, and even foreign tourists show great interest in domestic character merchandise. 7-11 City Café has launched a new points collection campaign that has sparked widespread discussion. This time...
Tainan Guanziling Hot Spring Food Festival — Experience a Spectacular Night Parade of Japanese-Style Onsen
Guanziling Hot Spring is located on the eastern side of Baihe District in Tainan City. It shares the world’s rare mud hot spring quality with places such as Kagoshima in Japan and Sicily in Italy, and is ranked among Taiwan’s four major hot springs alongside Beitou, Yangmingshan, and Sihchongxi. The most grand event of Guanziling...
The 2017 National Day fireworks were shown here for the first time in this spectacular 2160-second fireworks display.
The National Day fireworks show is an important event celebrating Double Ten National Day, but it has been canceled multiple times in recent years due to natural disasters and major accidents. This year, the National Day fireworks have been reinstated and are being launched in Taitung County for the first time. This grand event also aims to assist Taitung’s post-disaster tourism development following last year’s...
Typhoon Talim shifts northward, no land warning issued for Taiwan; Typhoon Dujuan heads for Guangdong
Moderate Typhoon Talim (international name: TALIM) continues to veer northward, causing the Central Weather Bureau to repeatedly postpone the issuance of a land warning. By the morning of the 13th, it was confirmed that no land warning would be issued, but a heavy rain special weather alert will be released. The northern regions should still remain on high alert for heavy rainfall. Meanwhile, Typhoon Talim is now forecasted to turn northeastward in a rightward loop. Travelers planning to visit Kyushu, Japan, in the near future should pay close attention to weather conditions. Additionally, many flights have been canceled or scheduled for earlier departure—please check before you travel.
Not Just the Most Beautiful at Duoliang: 68 Train-Chasing Photography Hotspots Along Taiwan’s East Coast
In recent years, Taiwan Railways has launched a variety of colorful special trains, which resemble beautiful moving landscapes and have become popular subjects for photography enthusiasts and railfans, adding a fresh appeal to Taiwan Railways’ tourism. The railway authority has also recently conducted a preliminary survey...
Typhoon Talim’s path shifts northward with a major turn, no landfall expected as land warning issued on the 13th
Typhoon Talim, a moderate typhoon, has shifted its path further north than initially forecasted, and is now expected to move northwestward before making a sharp right turn toward the northeast in the direction of Japan. Although it will not make landfall, the storm’s radius will still affect northern Taiwan. On the 13th...
A stunning hidden gem rivaling Lisi Song Hot Springs—Taiwan’s only horizontally swirling plunge waterfall
The fairy-tale-like Lisi Song Hot Springs, known for its weakly alkaline sodium bicarbonate springs that turn the mountain walls a verdant green like a divine palette, is hailed as Taiwan’s most beautiful wild hot spring. Deep in the mountains of Nantou lies another breathtaking hidden wonder—“Tiebailun Waterfall”...
Four top sites recommended for World Heritage Day — Presidential Office Building open to public free until night
The third Saturday and Sunday of September every year is “World Heritage Day,” aimed at preserving Taiwan’s important cultural history. Local governments across Taiwan have launched a series of heritage site tours, among which the most eye-catching landmark is the Presidential Office Building...