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Explore Taiwan’s Unique Hot Springs: Top 10 Best Springs Announced
With several cold fronts hitting Taiwan, now is the perfect time to soak in hot springs—whether it’s the northern springs “Beitou Hot Spring” and “Jiaoxi Hot Spring,” the central “Guguan Hot Spring,” the southern “Guanziling Hot Spring,” or the eastern “Zhiben Hot Spring.” The Tourism Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications has selected...
Aerial shots of the pink carpet are breathtakingly beautiful – cherry blossoms bloom romantically in a hidden grove
Every year when cherry blossom season arrives, besides the popular cherry blossom viewing spots, many hidden gems along mountain trails also conceal stunning cherry blossom beauty. Located around the 70K mark on Provincial Highway 14 in Ren'ai Township, Nantou, there is a mountainside dyed pink by cherry blossoms...
Another noticeable earthquake hits Taiwan in the early morning — magnitude 5.6, with intensity level 5 in Taitung
Taiwan has been experiencing frequent earthquakes recently. At 7:10 a.m. on the 22nd, another quake with a magnitude of 5.6 that was felt across the island struck. The epicenter was located in the eastern waters of Taiwan, 69.6 kilometers south of Hualien County Government, with a focal depth of 32...
New Highlight: 11-Story High Swing Offers Breathtaking Night Views
Taiwan’s Shihmen Dan Sugar Cultural and Creative Park introduces new facilities every year, including a transparent slide in 2016, a sugar crystal drop ride in 2017, and this year, the “Swing in Heaven” – a swing set on an 11-story high platform...
One-Day Tour of Taichung’s Green River Corridor & Five Popular Retro Attractions
The Green River waterfront, blending nature and art, was a highlight of Taichung’s “Little Kyoto” during the Japanese colonial period. The area is surrounded by well-known attractions such as the Miyahara Eye Clinic, the refreshing-style eatery Shengqiao Gua Bao, the old Taichung Railway Station, and more...
Must-visit new cultural hotspot in Kaohsiung – an old warehouse transformed into a creative dining hub
The Stack 2 Warehouse is a historic building located at Pier 2 of Kaohsiung Harbor, adjacent to Pier-2 Art Center, the Light Rail Station, and the Hamasen Railway Cultural Park. Through collaboration between the municipal government, harbor authorities, and land development companies, the warehouse has been transformed into a creative...
The Hottest Topic of the 2018 Taipei Lantern Festival: Pikachu Is Everywhere
Taipei Lantern Festival’s cutest surprise has been officially unveiled. Pokémon fans don’t need to fly to Yokohama, Japan, nor wait until summer to travel far and wide to experience the “Pikachu Outbreak” event. With official Japanese licensing, the real deal from Japan...
Not just parks and oceans — Tokyo Disneyland to launch third theme park
Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea are must-visit attractions for tourists and a paradise for both adults and children. Now, a new theme park experience is set to debut. The operator of Tokyo Disney Resort...
Navigate the Red Flower Sea Maze & Explore the Hibiscus Flower Season in Tainan
The 2018 "Nian Lian Xuejia Hibiscus Flower Culture Festival" series celebrates its fifth year of events starting on March 3rd (Saturday) at the Guanghua Community Activity Center...
Must-see photography exhibition by Kawashima Kotori for all literary youths – Discover the beauty and cuisine of Tainan with treehouse experiences
The “Love Tainan” photography exhibition is Taiwanese photographer Kawashima Kotori’s first exhibition in Taiwan in 2018. The acclaimed artist, who won Japan’s photography equivalent of the Oscars — the “Kimura Ihei Award”...
Beauty chain SASA reports six consecutive years of losses, exits Taiwan market
The SASA beauty retail chain, which gained popularity in Taiwan after originating in Hong Kong, operated 21 stores across the country. Due to sustained annual losses and declining sales, it decided to exit the Taiwan market by the end of March 2018. ...
Celebrating Cat Day: Tokyo Disneyland Introduces Marie the Cat Day
In Japan, February 22 is dubbed "Cat Day" because the number 2 sounds like "nya" (the sound a cat makes), and Tokyo Disneyland has specially created Marie the Cat Day to honor its iconic feline star, Marie.
The only cherry blossom railway in Taiwan: Top five cherry blossom viewing spots in Alishan
The Alishan Cherry Blossom Season is one of Taiwan’s prime cherry blossom highlights. This year, the season kicks off on March 10 and runs until April 10, spanning a full month of blossoms. Here, you can not only take a steam train to admire the cherry blossoms, but also...
Beverages made by intelligent robotic arms — The world’s first automated bubble tea shop in Taiwan
Taiwan’s bubble tea culture is not only widespread but also frequently features surprisingly innovative ideas. “Babo Arms,” located in Taipei’s Dongcheng District, has created the world’s first automated tea drink shop. Except for the tapioca pearls, which are handmade on-site...
Another felt earthquake occurred late at night Magnitude 5.2 not related to the Hualien earthquake
Another earthquake with a magnitude of 5.2 occurred in the early hours of Monday, 26th, felt almost across Taiwan, though most people were asleep and may not have noticed. ...
The northeast monsoon is bringing cooler temperatures, with rain expected on the 228 holiday.
On the 25th, due to the passage of a frontal system and strengthening northeast monsoon, the northern and northeastern regions will turn cooler. There will be brief showers in northern Taiwan and the eastern half of the island, scattered showers in central areas, southern mountainous regions, as well as Penghu, Kinmen, and Matsu, while other areas...
Cherry blossoms are in full bloom at Tai'an Police Station. Shuttle bus information for cherry blossom viewing
The "2018 Tai'an Cherry Blossom Season" runs from February 24 to March 18 at Tai'an Police Station in Houli. In recent years, due to the popularity of the bald cypress scenic area and the blooming cherry blossoms, Tai'an Police Station has become one of the nation's most iconic tourist spots. To...
Stylish Capsule Hotels in Kyoto for the Trendy Traveler: Top 10 Design-Inspired Options
In recent years, Japan’s “capsule hotels” have been constantly innovating, shedding their former image of cramped and basic spaces. They now focus on enhancing comfort, offering diverse themed designs, and adding a touch of fashionable technology. Their high cost-performance and well-equipped facilities have also become major draws...
2018 Taipei Lantern Festival Test Lighting – The Adorable Fortune Dog and North Gate Light Projection Steal the Show
The 2018 Taipei Lantern Festival officially kicked off at 6:00 PM on February 24, with a test lighting event held on the 23rd as various lantern zones began to glow. From Ximen Station to Beimen Station, many visitors and locals started to explore and take photos along the way. In addition to the main lantern in front of Ximen Red House, each zone offered its own photo-worthy highlights.
Golden Yellow Cannonball Vine Flower Sea Waterfall Also Visit the Cherry Blossom Tunnel, a Must-See Spring Beauty
Located in the Eco Park of Tongluo Industrial Area in Miaoli, the park is famous for its Cannonball Vine Flower Sea Trail, which starts blooming in late January each year and continues until early March. The clusters of flowers, resembling strings of firecrackers, burst open and from a distance look like a beautiful orange...