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Japan’s Gudetama Smile Train Makes Its Adorable Debut — A Must-Visit Limited-Edition Photo Spot
The Seibu Railway 30000 series Smile Train has been in operation since 2008, marking a decade of service. Coinciding with the fifth anniversary of the lazy and adorable Gudetama’s debut, Seibu Railway has collaborated with Gudetama to launch the “Gudetama...
Floors 3 to 6 in hotels are the safest 6 essential travel safety tips
Travel often brings unexpected situations, and knowing how to protect yourself in a crisis is an important skill. Below are methods to help you stay safe while traveling, including what to consider when choosing accommodation and how to stay safe at night.
The Yangmingshan Flower Festival isn’t just about cherry blossoms — 8,000 daffodils burst into bloom at Lakehill Green Space
The launch of the Yangmingshan Flower Festival has attracted a large number of domestic and international tourists eager to admire the blossoms, with nearly 3,200 various cherry trees across the area being the highlight of this season. But besides the popular pink cherry blossoms that are stunningly in full bloom in spring, at Lakehill Green Space near Yangmingshan Park...
A Sea of Colorful Calla Lilies in Full Bloom – Check Out the Top 8 Must-Photograph Backdrops
The 2018 Taoyuan Colorful Calla Lily Festival runs from March 10 to March 25, kicking off romantically at the intersection of Shengde North Road and Tianxi Road in Dayuan District. Visitors can enjoy the flowers for free. This year’s calla lily festival is themed “Romantic Calla Lily Garden”...
The world’s most beautiful kapok blossom avenue is in Taiwan！ An 800-meter sea of crimson flowers in full bloom
The Lin Chupi Kapok Avenue in Baihe has been listed by a Spanish travel and leisure website as one of the world’s 15 most beautiful flower-filled walking paths. When the kapok trees burst into bloom every March, the miles-long crimson sea of flowers always attracts many visitors to come and admire them...
Massive Lantern Sea with Five Themed Zones – Perfect for Photos, Plus the God of Love at the Lantern Festival
Last year’s highly acclaimed New Taipei City Lantern Festival, which attracted over 1.2 million visitors, is back this year from February 18 to March 3 for 14 consecutive days at the Greater Taipei Metropolitan Park in Sanchong, expanding to five distinctive themed zones featuring...
Five major 7-ELEVEN outlets transform into cherry blossom viewing spots！ The Urban Cherry Blossom Cup is a must-have dream item
Every year during cherry blossom season, people flock to popular blossom-viewing spots, and many businesses also launch cherry blossom-themed merchandise and food. This time, Taiwan’s leading convenience store chain, 7-ELEVEN, has jumped on the cherry blossom bandwagon by launching the “Urban Cherry Blossom...”
Purple Wisteria Flower Tunnel Blooms – Spring-Only Purple Romance Café Debuts
In spring, as various flowers bloom, besides cherry blossoms, the purple wisteria cascading like tassels is one of the stars of the floral season. The Wisteria Café Garden in Tamsui District, New Taipei City, is hailed as the most beautiful wisteria garden in Taiwan, with its greatest...
Golden wheat waves bloom like a dream—must-visit photo spots in the flower field maze
The annual Daya Wheat Industry Culture Festival kicks off with a bang at Baohsing Temple in Daya District. The event features local agricultural product sales, exhibitions of Daya’s Three Treasures (wheat, buckwheat, and red adzuki beans) as gourmet products, farm machinery displays, treasure hunts, wheat...
Spring’s Limited-Edition Purple Flower Sea Blooms – Wisteria Cascades in Overwhelming Romance
March is not only the perfect season for cherry blossom viewing but also when enchanting purple wisteria flowers burst into bloom. Rui Village in Meishan Township, Chiayi County, is home to Taiwan’s most stunning wisteria displays. Every year during the wisteria blooming season, the “Wisteria Festival” is held...
360-degree cherry blossom beauty in full bloom A new secret cherry blossom spot open to the public for free
Located in Yu Lake Manor in Xinshe District, Taichung, this is a newly discovered cherry blossom spot recently unearthed by netizens. Hundreds of pink Yoshino cherry trees are blooming vibrantly throughout the estate. Stepping into the manor feels like being surrounded by cherry blossoms, complemented by blue skies and green lawns, giving visitors the illusion of...
TUMI California Style Concept Store Pop-Up with Eddie Peng's Handsome Showcase
American top-tier business and fashion brand TUMI unveiled its Spring/Summer 2018 collection of bags and luggage in Taiwan, centering around the versatile "California Style" as the main design concept, drawing from the region’s abundant natural landscapes and diverse urban scenes...
Taiwan’s Potential World Heritage Site: The 106th Anniversary of the Alishan Forest Railway
Operating since 1912, the Alishan Forest Railway has now been in service for 106 years. It remains a much-loved and highly regarded attraction for both domestic and international visitors, and is one of Taiwan’s most iconic tourist destinations.
Dream Salt Lakes Aren't Just in South America: Malaysia's Four Astonishing Hidden Wonders
Malaysia is one of Asia’s premier holiday destinations, boasting not only the cultural essence of Malay, Chinese, and Indian communities but also abundant natural resources. Its vintage charm, tropical islands, and sandy beaches enchant travelers from around the globe...
Golden Tunnel in Dreamlike Bloom: Five Must-Visit Golden Trumpet Tree Spots
In March every year, aside from cherry blossoms, the romantic golden trumpet trees are also in full bloom. Whether it’s the golden petals fluttering down in urban areas or the golden tunnels set against green mountains and clear waters, they all captivate passersby. The vibrant and brilliant...
30,000 sunflowers bloom for free—horseback riding and flower viewing family day trip
Spring warmth brings many flowers into bloom. HuiLan Bay Happy Farm in Ji’an Township, Hualien, has planted tens of thousands of sunflowers across its 45-hectare site. Recently in full bloom, nearly 30,000 sunflowers...
Family-friendly homestay combined with a giant capsule toy machine — an eye-catching two-story spiral slide
Located in Tainan, Taiwan’s first-ever capsule toy machine and slide homestay, “Tainan Accommodation ‘Fun Holiday Inn,’” not only incorporates capsule toy elements in its rooms but also features indoor slides. One of the rooms even has a two-story spiral...
Explore Western Japan with One Pass – JR West Spring Thank You Festival & Lecture Info
As spring arrives, many travelers eager to explore Japan are gearing up for cherry blossom season. In addition to must-visit spots in western Japan such as Kyoto, Osaka, and Nara, in recent years many have also chosen to visit regional cities like Okayama, Hiroshima, Tottori, and Ishikawa. There are even cherry blossom enthusiasts who take on multiple prefectures at once just to snap beautiful photos of sakura across different locations.
A must-have summer travel essential: Flamingo kayaks taking over Instagram with stylish photo ops
This summer, massive inflatable pool floats shaped like flamingos, rainbow unicorns, and other eye-catching designs have flooded social media. Whether at the pool or the beach, having one of these trendy flotation devices seems to guarantee all the attention...
Even Japanese tourists love these six hidden gems in Taiwan that avoid the crowds
Taiwan has many stunning hidden spots that even attract foreign tourists. Recently, a microfilm online advertisement was based on the story of a Japanese backpacker, taking viewers on a journey through the country's hidden treasures through the director’s lens...