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The KK Ring Pop Weiwu Flagship Store Retires with Honor; Songshou Branch Takes Over Services
The Krispy Kreme Weiwu Flagship Store, once known for its legendary queue, also announced on the 22nd that its original location will temporarily close on November 22 due to lease expiration. Considering customers' purchasing habits...
Don’t call yourself a Pokémon Master if you didn’t join this event—massive Pikachu invasion at Japan-themed running festival in Taiwan
Now that more and more people are falling in love with Pokémon, Taiwan not only has Pokémon-themed restaurants drawing fan pilgrimages, but the long-awaited 2018 "Pokémon Carnival Fun Run" is also set to sweep across the island once again after two years...
The MRT has a new photo spot: Taiwan’s first-ever coffee-themed train car
With painted designs, Universiade themes, cartoons, and various other themed makeovers, the MRT has become a popular new spot for photos. Recently, the Taipei MRT has transformed again into the only coffee-themed car in Taiwan. King Car’s Mr. Brown Coffee has created...
Devour the universe — A must-visit handmade cake shop for dessert lovers
Taoyuan has become a popular tourist destination, not only for its photogenic land art and flower fields, but also as a new hotspot for food and shopping. Located near the bustling area around the train station, “Fengyu Jia T2” is the second branch of Wooly Café...
Easily Add to Your One-Day Itinerary – Top 5 Must-Visit Scenic Spots for City Dwellers
The entire New Taipei City can be considered part of the metropolitan area, spanning a vast region with both mountains and sea. Aside from the more bustling areas such as Banqiao and Zhongyonghe, as well as well-known destinations like Wulai, Shimen, and the Northern Coast, there are actually many lesser-known...
TSUTAYA BOOKSTORE opens its second store in Taiwan; first roadside store feels like Japan
The CITY LINK Songshan No. 2 Store, built by Ruentex Group, officially opened on November 24, and the highly anticipated TSUTAYA BOOKSTORE Songshan Station Front Store, which has drawn significant attention from Taiwanese consumers, is also...
Get a First Look at the Disney Frozen Festival: Take Home the Hidden Ice Crystal Christmas Tree
Authorized and guided by The Walt Disney Company Taiwan, and co-hosted by Beast Kingdom and Taipei 101, the “Disney Frozen Festival” has released for the first time real photos of the completed Frozen Magic Photo Studio within the festival grounds...
A New Pink Dreamy Christmas Spot: Chibi Maruko-chan & Hello Kitty Are Here
As the romantic and heartwarming Christmas season approaches again, locations across Taiwan are gradually gearing up in festive attire. Following the Christmas Village at Tainan Shin Kong Mitsukoshi Xinyi Store, the “Chibi Maruko-chan x Hello Kitty...”
Taiwan’s most premium Starbucks just opened — the first-ever modern reserve bar is here
Taiwan’s first “Starbucks Reserve Bar” branch has officially opened on the B1 food court level of Taipei 101, not only offering the highest-quality...
Not just great shopping, but also a European-style canal – Taiwan’s only lakeside OUTLET
The Lihpao Outlet Mall, which opened at the end of 2016, not only features numerous outlet brands but also combines a theme park, hotels, and the newly completed giant Ferris wheel “Sky Dream,” making it the largest new landmark in central Taiwan. Recently, the Lihpao Group announced the second-phase planning and design, which includes not only additional malls but also the creation of a lake and canals to build Taiwan’s first outlet designed along a lakeside, expanding its retail footprint while developing greater tourism business opportunities.
The giant carousel is more beautiful than a fairy tale — Zhanghua’s dreamy new attraction is drawing crowds for photos
A magical carousel isn’t just a childhood memory for many, but also a must-visit spot for girls. Recently, the Maxing Community in Zhanghua has built a new attraction — the “Maxing Herbal Botanical Garden,” which features a supersized carousel...
Admire the Envious View – Top 5 Popular Hotel Breakfasts in Taiwan
Taiwanese travelers love food tourism. In addition to arranging food-related activities in their itineraries, they also consider the breakfast options at accommodations as a key factor when choosing where to stay. Below are five popular hotels in Taiwan that serve lavish breakfasts, featuring not only meals that are a feast for the eyes, nose, and taste buds, but also stunning views. Moreover, in line with the healthy eating trend, all emphasize fresh, natural, and locally sourced ingredients.
Reading isn’t just about books—relaxation is in vogue. Healing reading spaces are trending.
Recently, comfortable and relaxing reading and entertainment spaces have become very popular. They offer consumers a cozy environment for reading, surfing the internet, and enjoying audiovisual content. In addition to books and magazines, self-service bars with drinks and light snacks provide basic options. Not only...
Cartoon stars from around the world are here – take as many Christmas-themed photos as you like
The romantic and cozy Christmas season is coming again, and festive decorations are popping up all over the world. In Hong Kong, major malls and popular attractions put up Christmas displays every year to celebrate the season, including large shopping complexes such as Harbour City, Whampoa Garden...
Your Name 15th Anniversary Special Exhibition: Six Animated Masterpieces in One Showcase
Makoto Shinkai, the anime director behind the box office hit Your Name in Taiwan, will showcase his 15-year career journey in Taiwan. The overseas premiere of "Makoto Shinkai Exhibition: From Voices of a Distant Star to Your Name" special exhibition...
The National Taichung Theater lost out, but this place took home Taiwan’s top architecture award.
The “2017 Taiwan Architecture Award” previously selected 12 outstanding finalists, and after a three-day site inspection tour, a final selection meeting was held. The “Taipei Tennis Center” won this year’s “Taiwan Architecture Award”; two public buildings in Yilan—“Sanchong Township Office” and “Zhongshan Dome”—received honorable mentions. Among them, the National Taichung Theater faced challenges distinctly different from the other entries, achieving multiple international collaboration records through cross-border conceptual integration, design approaches, and construction techniques, earning the prestigious “Taiwan Architecture Special Award.”
GC’s Best Croissant in Paris Opens Third Store in Taiwan, Launches Limited-Time Pop-Up to Attract Customers
Last year, Gontran Cherrier (GC) officially launched operations in Taiwan. Not only was it selected by The Wall Street Journal as one of the best croissants in Paris, but its first store in Taiwan also became widely loved. This year, after opening a second branch at Taipei’s Breeze XinYi, on November 24, the third branch has finally settled at CITYLINK Songshan Station, drawing considerable attention.
Weekly Weather Forecast: Don’t Pack Away Short Sleeves Just Yet—High Temperatures Return with Brief Showers
Affected by the northeast monsoon, northern and northeastern regions have experienced overcast and rainy weather for consecutive days. As the northeast monsoon weakens, conditions gradually turn sunny, with only mountainous areas seeing localized brief showers. From the 28th to the 29th, the whole of Taiwan will see mostly cloudy to sunny skies,...
McDonald's Christmas Limited-Edition Cups Make Their Debut — Cute Snowmen and Christmas Trees Spread Warmth
McDonald’s McCafé coffee cups keep getting fresh new designs. Following the previous dialogue-bubble style cups that allowed for message-sharing, this Christmas season brings another new look, featuring brand-new snowmen, Christmas trees, and Santa Claus designs to match the festive spirit...
The Powerpuff Girls and two other beloved cartoons are here – free entry to the Cartoon Network pop-up store
Cartoon Network is a childhood memory for many. This winter vacation, the channel has gathered three of its most popular cartoon stars—Adventure Time, The Powerpuff Girls, and We Bare Bears—to launch its ultimate pop-up store, the “CN...