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Turns out this is also a hot spring paradise — Taiwan’s Top 10 Hot Spring Attractions
As autumn and winter gradually set in, Taiwan officially enters the peak season for hot spring bathing. Blessed with a unique geographical location, Taiwan boasts a diverse range of spring types, including cold springs, hot springs, murky springs, and submarine springs, making it a world-renowned hot spring destination. Along...
Legendary Milanese dessert brand COVA opens second Taiwan branch — caramel coffee-flavored cake available only here
Since the flagship Milan store COVA first entered Taiwan at Xinyi Sogo, it has sparked a wave of dessert enthusiasm. Now, the century-old Milanese dessert legend COVA under LVMH is set to open its second branch at Taipei 101, generating even more...
Sharetea’s global flagship store is here — revisit Taiwan’s four must-try popular drinks
Having been established for over 20 years, Sharetea has actively expanded into overseas markets in recent years, with more than 500 branches worldwide, making it one of the indispensable brands driving Taiwan’s bubble tea culture. In 2017...
Halloween and Retro Goddess Are Perfectly Timed — Starbucks Launches Coffee Journey Notebook
Starbucks, which releases different products and events each season, has also introduced autumn new arrivals this time. In tune with the Halloween atmosphere, they’ve launched a series of Halloween-themed items, including pumpkin-shaped ceramic plates and black cat-themed tumblers that are sure to be loved...
The golden forest is now in full bloom Walk the Mini Great Wall to admire the ginkgo sea and sea of clouds
Golden, ginkgo, forest, in bloom, Great Wall, sea of clouds, flower viewing, sea of flowers, Nantou, Lugu, Wuxiu Farm In the season of intense autumn hues, besides the approaching red maple leaves, ginkgo leaves gradually turn from green to golden. The stunning yellow scenery shines brilliantly under the sunlight, creating a romantic atmosphere as if you were in a picturesque foreign destination. Located around the Dasha Mountain and Wuxiu Farm in Lugu, Nantou, this area is a popular spot for visitors to watch the sunrise and sea of clouds. When the ginkgo trees turn golden, the scenery becomes even more enchanting.
No time to waste—shoot now before it’s gone: Zhongshan Overpass in Hou Hsiao-hsien film scenes to be demolished
Located in Keelung, Zhongshan Overpass—with its nostalgic, retro ambiance and illuminated corridor scenery—has served as a filming location for many well-known movies, including Hou Hsiao-hsien’s “Millennium Mambo” starring Golden Horse Award-winning actress Shu Qi, and a Korean film starring a Korean acting award winner...
World luxury tea brand TWG Tea opens its first boutique in Southern Taiwan
World luxury tea brand TWG Tea, founded in Singapore, is committed to using high-quality teas sourced directly from their origins, offering tea enthusiasts the widest variety of selections. In early October 2017, it expanded its presence for the first time...
Take photos in Slam Dunk jerseys & discover 6 great youth hostels near Tokyo
Accommodation during travel isn’t just a place to rest on the move—it’s also a key spot to meet new friends, have unique experiences, and embark on new journeys. Whether you’re doing beach yoga, enjoying an onsen, joining an okonomiyaki party, trying on a kimono...
The Taoyuan Flower Color Festival Kicks Off in Full Color – 11 Travel Routes Revealed
The biggest autumn event in Taoyuan, the annual "Taoyuan Flower Color Festival," will be held successively starting October 28 in six districts—Yangmei, Zhongli, Luzhu, Daxi, Pingzhen, and Longtan. Each district’s exhibition area has its own unique features, showcasing the most vibrant and splendid...
Typhoon Lan (No. 21) intensifies continuously—expect more rain and strong winds in the coming week
Typhoon No. 21 Lan (international name: LAN), currently a mild typhoon, continues to intensify and grow in size. Although its path will not make landfall in Taiwan, due to strengthening northeast winds, rainfall is expected to begin in the northeastern part of Taiwan starting the 17th, while the eastern half of Taiwan...
Understand the four types of travel companions to plan trips without annoying each other
Traveling alone can help you discover yourself, while traveling with a partner can create beautiful memories and deepen your understanding of each other. Have you ever argued with your travel companion while planning a trip—whether over the destination, booking flights, reserving hotels, arranging the itinerary, or...
Combining sightseeing, fashion, and creative culture — 2017 Pride Parade
Following the success of the same-sex marriage constitutional interpretation, Taiwan became the
Even couples get split up – A new experimental space for solo dining
Afraid of eating alone or worried about what others might think? Beyond the popular one-person seating at Ichiran Ramen, some businesses are now redefining the solo dining experience. The team behind Surprise Lab...
Peak season for New Year, Spring Festival, year-end parties, and corporate gatherings. Strictly no drunk driving to ensure safety.
"Zero tolerance for drunk driving" has become a widely accepted social value in recent years, yet some still take chances and challenge the law, resulting in irreversible tragedies of lost lives and shattered families...
111-Year-Old Historic Site Opens to Public: Secret of the Japanese-Era Reservoir Unveiled
Located in Taipei’s Gongguan District, the Taipei Water Park has long been a popular spot for wedding photography and family outings. Hidden within it is an unopened reservoir—the Guanyinshan Reservoir—an architectural relic from the Japanese colonial period that is 111 years old. This is the most hidden...
Taipei’s Chibi Maruko-chan Themed Restaurant Announces Closure
The Chibi Maruko-chan KITCHEN, which officially opened on September 15, 2016 (with a soft opening on September 10), has reportedly ceased operations just a year after its launch. The sudden news has left many fans, including overseas tourists, disappointed...
No need to fly to Hong Kong — Dessert King for Health Hui Lau Shan Returns to Taiwan
Good news for fans of Hong Kong-style desserts: Hui Lau Shan, the dessert king known for its health-focused stews, has officially opened its first store in Taiwan in the bustling Nanjing East Road shopping district. The signage features the original design from its founding store in Yuen Long, bringing back the classic look of Hui Lau Shan’s very first herbal tea shop in Yuen Long, Hong Kong in the 1960s...
Taipei Travel Fair Offers 3-Day, 2-Night Hong Kong Getaways for Under NT$5,000 & HowToTrip’s “Hong Kong Favorites” Guide Promotes In-Depth Travel
With holidays like Christmas, New Year’s Eve, winter break, and Lunar New Year arriving one after another, as the year-end travel season heats up, many office workers are starting to plan their unused annual leave. The closest and most convenient destination from Taiwan—Hong Kong—can be reached with just...
The Taiping Skywalk is even more stunning at night — a light show paired with millions of luminous glass beads
After the recent opening of the Taiping Skywalk suspension bridge, a popular new landmark in Chiayi, it sparked heated discussions and attracted many visitors. With an altitude of 1,000 meters, the view not only allows you to gaze over the Chiayi-Pingtung Plain all the way to...
Once you go, you won’t want to leave — Taitung’s hidden gem of a seaside café
The East Coast boasts the vast, healing blue of the Pacific Ocean. Sitting on the grass, enjoying the ocean view while savoring delicious desserts and drinks can make you forget all your worries. Located along Taitung’s coastline, “Dulan Cape Café”...