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Don’t let the Spring Festival holiday go to waste — eight must-visit spots in eastern Taiwan for your New Year outing
The Spring Festival holiday is just around the corner, and with a full nine-day break, you might be wondering what to do. Don’t want to stay at home feeling bored but also unsure where to take your family? These eight scenic spots in eastern Taiwan will keep things exciting and fun without a dull moment...
Stop shooting bald cypress trees already！The top three must-photograph flower sea sceneries on IG
Warm Taiwan boasts a variety of plant flower sea landscapes all year round. For example, bald cypress trees are a favorite among people during autumn and winter. But by late winter, the bald cypress trees have gradually withered. So now you can switch to photographing other flower sea beauties...
Kaohsiung’s Latest Must-Photograph Container Art Festival — 6 Trendy Spots to Visit for Your IG
The Kaohsiung Container Art Festival kicked off on December 30 at Pier-2 Art Center, featuring numerous large-scale container art installations that exude a fashionable vibe. In addition to the festival, we’ve also rounded up six design-forward spots in Kaohsiung that photography enthusiasts will want to add to their list to give their IG feeds a stylish upgrade.
Japanese conveyor belt sushi leader sets foot in Taiwan: Budget-friendly Sushiro arrives in Taiwan
Taiwanese people have a high level of fondness and acceptance for Japanese sushi. Whether it's the previously launched Japanese sushi brands Genki Sushi and HAMA Sushi, both have been widely welcomed by Taiwanese diners. The locally operated Genki Sushi conveyor belt chain is also quite popular...
New suspension bridge landmark now open for reservations – Taiwan’s longest bridge with views of mountains and valleys
Taoyuan’s new attraction “Xinxikou Suspension Bridge” took over three years of planning, reconstruction, and renovation before opening for reservations and launch in January. The bridge spans 303 meters, making it the longest suspension bridge in Taiwan. The original Xikou Suspension Bridge was demolished due to aging infrastructure in...
Angel’s Tears Lake (Lake Kaming) – Quiet Mountain Period: Hiking Applications Temporarily Suspended
The stunning "Angel’s Tears" Lake Kaming, beloved by many hiking enthusiasts, is periodically closed to hikers as part of a “Quiet Mountain” initiative to reduce human impact. During this time, all hiking applications are suspended, and surrounding trails and mountain huts are completely closed. ...
A mind-blowing photo-worthy scene—enter the whimsical world of the Jaime Hayon Design Mania Exhibition, a surreal dreamlike experience.
Dubbed the "Dalí of design," Jaime Hayon’s one-man show "FANTASTICO │ Jaime Hayon: Design Mania" has officially launched at Taipei’s Songshan Cultural and Creative Park...
The 21-meter-tall main lantern of the 2018 Taiwan Lantern Festival unveiled; the Year of the Dog mini lantern "Dali Dog" makes its debut
The highlight of every Lunar New Year is undoubtedly the nationwide lantern festivals, and among them, the Taiwan Lantern Festival is the most spectacular. The 2018 Taiwan Lantern Festival officially lit up its main lantern on March 2, the Lantern Festival, at the Main Lantern Area in the Zhixi Special Zone in front of the Chiayi County Government in Taibao, Chiayi County...
The world’s only large-scale mobile maze with realism rivaling movie scenes
A large-scale mobile maze created by combining movie release topics and scenes from the films, it is the world’s only maze of its kind. Through its immersive settings and interactive features, movie fans can experience the thrilling moments from the films first-hand. ...
Ice sculptures at the Hoengseong Snowflake Festival in Gangwon Province, South Korea Ice fishing and catching trout by hand attract tourists
Traveling to South Korea isn’t just about playing in the snow or skiing—there are also vibrant winter festivals themed around snow, snow games, and winter fishing. The ‘Hoengseong Sancheoneo Ice Festival,’ selected as a representative Korean festival by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism...
Overseas Debut Exhibition of Original Illustrations from "My Neighbor Totto-chan" & Classic Illustration Exhibition by Toshiro Yanase
The heartwarming original illustrations of "My Neighbor Totto-chan" are being exhibited overseas for the first time ever！ Created by Toshiro Yanase — a master in Japan’s illustration world — the works center around the theme of “children,” expressing her hope that children around the world can live happy and peaceful lives. Blending...
Chinese New Year holiday not boring at all — 8 must-visit spring outing spots in southern Taiwan
The Chinese New Year holiday is approaching, and with a nine-day break, are you still wondering what to do? Don’t want to stay home feeling restless but not sure where to take your family? These eight spring outing spots in southern Taiwan will easily fill your time and keep things fun. ...
Draw fortune sticks by taking the MRT this Spring Festival season – limited edition tickets are super festive!
Taipei MRT has teamed up with Longshan Temple to launch adorable peach-pink blessing tickets and vending machines that allow passengers to draw fortune sticks and print out their fortunes—perfect for kicking off the New Year with good luck on the MRT!
Dining surrounded by a forest of bald cypress trees – Top 10 European-style scenic restaurants in Taiwan
Dining surrounded by bald cypress trees and enjoying the afternoon is a refreshing experience. Below is a list of ten scenic restaurants across Taiwan where you can admire bald cypress trees. Each one gives you the illusion of being in Europe, with a romantic atmosphere that’s off the charts...
The famous Tsukiji Market shops have moved here — a map shows their new locations at a glance
Tsukiji Market, a must-visit in Tokyo known as Japan’s kitchen, is set to relocate to Toyosu Market in October. The long-standing shops from the former inner market of Tsukiji will all move there. Toyosu Market combines restaurants, a shopping street, and...
One more bald cypress wonderland: Rivaling European fairy-tale scenery
Autumn and winter are the seasons when bald cypresses turn crimson, drawing crowds to these forests for photos. They’ve flooded popular social media platforms like Instagram, while travelers from around the world flock here to admire the fairytale-like beauty...
Look Taller by 10cm in Photos: 5 Photography Tips to Look Slimmer and Taller
Taking photos has become one of the most important aspects of traveling. To capture great shots, aside from personal appearance and beautiful backgrounds, the shooting angle and technique are equally crucial. How to make both male and female subjects appear tall and slim is something many people care about. Below are five photography tips that everyone can learn to make the subjects in the photos look taller and slimmer.
Don’t worry about not being able to buy it—Lotte Mart at Seoul Station announces continued operations
Lotte Mart at Seoul Station in South Korea is a popular supermarket that travelers visiting Seoul must stop by. Whether you’re here to pick up popular Korean daily necessities or try out new Korean snacks, Lotte Mart is always filled with international visitors...
New Osaka Attraction！ Dotonbori Don Quijote Ferris Wheel Opens to the Public
Shoppers visiting Japan often flock to Don Quijote, a shopping paradise, which is known for its unique designs across different branches. The entrance of Dotonbori Don Quijote in Osaka is particularly distinctive, featuring a “God of Wealth Ferris Wheel” surrounding the store, leaving a deep impression on visitors...
The most beautiful plum blossom season in a decade has arrived — get the scoop on the sea of snow-white blossoms first
The 2018 Nantou “Tracking Snow to Find Plum Blossoms” series of events kicked off on December 23 at the Xinyi Plum Winery Dream Factory. This year, the low winter temperatures in Xinyi Township combined with moisture levels created ideal conditions—unlike the warmer winters of previous years that affected the blooming. The plum blossoms are set to be at their best in nearly 1...