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See Taiwan’s First Underwater Christmas Tree & Top 5 Photo Spots Along Liuchuan River
The Taichung City Government has come up with a creative idea this year by building Taiwan’s first 9-meter-tall underwater Christmas tree in Liuchuan, complemented by surrounding LED installations such as strolling swans, oversized gift boxes, tulip and rose flower seas, a colorful heart-shaped tree, and a wishing pool...
New Instagram-Worthy Christmas Display: The Enchanted Deer Forest with a Dreamy Carriage
Christmas is just around the corner, and cities across Taiwan are decking out in dazzling festive decorations. Beyond the bustling urban displays, Douliu Pomelo Park in Yunlin has transformed into a magical Christmas park. The park’s Christmas light-up features...
Influencers can’t stop snapping photos at these five over-the-top cafes that are simply stunning
On weekends or rainy days, many people choose to spend their afternoons in a cafe. Here are five outrageously beautiful cafes across Taiwan, each with highly stylized decor that not only lets you enjoy your coffee in peace but also gives you plenty of photo ops to make your friends jealous.
Angels Truly Descend: The World’s Most Magical Christmas Light Switch-On
Christmas is approaching, and festive decorations and light displays are being rolled out around the globe. In Europe, in addition to the colorful Christmas markets in various countries, the renowned shopping street “Regent Street” in London, UK...
Make your New Year’s wish on Taipei 101 — Taiwan’s largest-ever wish tree
Every year as New Year’s Eve approaches, the most highly anticipated event is the Taipei 101 fireworks show. But this year, in addition to the fireworks, Taipei 101 has made history by installing a massive light grid T-Pad spanning seven bays across floors 35 to 90...
First Glimpse of 2018's First Sunrise – Seven Best Spots to Watch the Sunrise
As the year draws to a close, many travelers begin planning their New Year’s Eve and sunrise viewing itineraries. In 2018, the earliest sunrise in Taiwan appeared at Nanhuda Mountain in Taichung City at 5:07:49.5. On flat ground, the...
Better photo ops than the light sculpture trees—Five highlights of New Taipei City’s new Christmas light zone
Each year, the main light show, surrounding light displays, and container markets at New Taipei City’s Happy Christmas Town spark waves of photo-taking and check-ins. This year, the event has been upgraded to an even more spectacular level, with the brand-new shining light zone in front of Banqiao Station making its debut. As soon as the event opened, it...
Free entry to the Alishan Sunrise Music Concert — don’t miss the one-day Taroko Forest Railway trip on New Year’s Day either
Aside from evening galas and fireworks shows for New Year's Eve, why not plan a nature-filled sunrise journey? The “Alishan Sunrise Impression Music Concert” is an annual highlight of the recreation area, where visitors can enjoy...
Time to empty your wallet again – the SpongeBob pop-up store’s snacks are also a hit
SpongeBob’s nonsensical style, humorous and satirical take on society has made him a beloved cartoon star among both kids and adults. With a huge fanbase both domestically and internationally, the demand for his merchandise is endless...
Tainan isn’t just about street food — don’t miss these five popular brunch spots either
Tainan is known as one of Taiwan’s top food destinations, boasting countless delicious snacks and restaurants that are beloved by both domestic and international tourists. Aside from its street food, brunch in Tainan is also well worth a visit. Below are five popular spots perfect...
Top 10 holiday photo spots this Christmas — don’t miss these festive installations
The Christmas spirit has quietly enveloped Taiwan. Not only have major department stores in the north, including retail leader SOGO and Lihpao Land, created magical Christmas displays with various themes, but the Christmas decorations in Kaohsiung are also giving those in the north a run for their money...
Churro Burgers? The World’s First Addictive Creation
Street Churros, the ultra-popular Korean churro rings specialty store that opened six branches in Taiwan within just one year, introduces new items every season. Following the summer launches of churro fries and cream puffs, winter brings...
Giant Akita Dog & Snow Igloo Make for Perfect Photos – 7 Must-Do Highlights at the Tohoku Japan Fun Festival
The "Tohoku Japan Fun Festival," which attracts nearly 100,000 visitors each year to experience authentic Japanese culture, will be held from December 8 to 10 at Huashan 1914 Creative Park. This year’s event will feature for the first time...
A New Romantic Landmark for Couples: Breathtaking Night Views of the Historic Iron Bridge Over the River
Recently, a new dating hotspot has emerged in Kaohsiung. The old iron bridge over Love River has been transformed into a pedestrian bridge, preserving the historic railway tracks and being redesigned as a Time Walkway. As you stroll through the walkway, not only can you take in the beautiful views of Love River Harbor...
Dining in a Dream Crystal Igloo – The Ultimate Christmas Ice Igloo Restaurant with 180-Degree Ocean Views
Dining inside a crystal ball while enjoying the magnificent sea view is a truly relaxing experience. In the Repulse Bay area of Hong Kong, several magical and colorful crystal balls have appeared — this is the newly opened ice igloo restaurant Igloo...
IG wouldn’t be complete without this place – Top 10 global check-in spots
As 2017 comes to an end, with the prevalence of social media, taking photos for check-ins has become one of the must-do activities when traveling. IG recently announced the top 10 attractions, cities, and keywords of 2017, looking back at which...
Want unique graduation photos? Come here – Taiwan’s top 7 light-travel hot photo spots
Winter is not only the season for maple viewing and hot spring bathing, but also for taking graduation photos. Besides capturing touching moments on campus, you should also bring your academic gown to various distinctive spots around Taiwan to snap unique graduation pictures. Here are seven different...
Dragging her boyfriend along, she had to come here too—the KIKI&LALA-themed dessert shop’s treats are super eye-catching
Sanrio stars KIKI&LALA have always been beloved characters, not only adorable in appearance but also winning over hearts with their pink, cute designs. Now, at Hui Lau Shan in Hysan Place, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, which is part of...
Starbucks’ Top-Tier Reserve Bar Debuts in Taichung – Five Highlights You Can’t Miss
Following the successful launch at Taipei 101 B1, Uni-President Starbucks once again leads the premium coffee market by bringing Taiwan’s most upscale “Starbucks Modern Reserve Bar” store to Taichung. With the philosophy that coffee is art, the brand has completely revamped everything from the coffee to the store design—ushering in the grand opening of the “Taichung Daying Store.” Additionally, recognizing Taichung’s potential for premium coffee consumption, they are introducing the new “Starbucks Evenings” concept, making this the first store in central and southern Taiwan to serve coffee beers. The Taichung Daying Store is set to redefine the premium coffee experience by expanding from high-end coffee categories, moving beyond simple tasting to offering diverse flavors and settings, breaking conventional expectations.
Hello Kitty drinks launch new limited-edition winter cups with eco-friendly tote bags available for flash sale
After the well-known bubble tea chain Chun Shui Tang collaborated with Hello Kitty in October to unveil a new line of packaging, it received an overwhelmingly positive response from netizens. Not only are the diverse cup designs eye-catching, but even details like the cup-sealing film show thoughtful design, prompting...