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Hollyhock Flower Tunnel: Collect All Four Major Flower Viewing Spots in Tainan in One Go
Every spring when flowers bloom in full, besides historic sites and local cuisine, the suburban areas of Tainan also offer beautiful flower seas and tunnels to admire, including hollyhocks, Xuejia wheat fields, and small-leaved privet tunnels. Each spot...
Free admission, no walls—art in the streets. Fenleiding is a great spot for photos and culture lovers.
“Fenleiding – Contemporary Art Exhibition,” an urban-stage contemporary art show, occupies the Xinyi Planning District from March 17 to May 13, 2024. In 2018, Fenleiding adopted “Urban Expressions” as its curatorial theme, which...
Weather turns bad in the afternoon on Thursday; rain expected in some areas over the weekend with noticeable temperature changes
After five to six days of sunny weather, a frontal system approached on Thursday the 15th, bringing brief showers or thunderstorms to various regions across Taiwan as well as Penghu, Kinmen, and Matsu, with a chance of localized heavier rainfall. ...
A Must-See for Coffee Lovers: Starbucks Celebrates 20 Years in Taiwan with the “Happy Coffee Island” Special Exhibition
To mark 20 years of operations in Taiwan and to usher in a new chapter, Starbucks held the “Starbucks Taiwan 20th Anniversary: Happy Coffee Island Special Exhibition” from March 17 to April 12 at Huashan 1914 Creative Park. The event invited customers to...
Taiwan’s only Michelin three-star: Making a reservation at Jun’s Royal Palace is no easy feat
Michelin today proudly unveiled the carefully selected list of its first-ever Taipei Michelin Guide, featuring a total of 110 restaurants that span 33 different cuisines. Among these 110 establishments, a total of 20 restaurants have been awarded stars. For the first time...
Eating Sichuan spicy noodles in the Parisian countryside — Taiwan’s most European-style noodle shop
Located on a street in downtown Taichung, there’s a restaurant full of Parisian charm called “Chuan Laolao Paris Noodle Shop.” Its lavish decor and furnishings are also infused with a strong Gypsy vibe. Although it’s an exotic-looking storefront, what the shop offers is...
Luxury that rivals Dubai — the world’s only 24K gold, 8-star hotel
Abu Dhabi is the largest emirate in the United Arab Emirates, boasting luxury architecture and attractions that can go toe-to-toe with Dubai, including the Louvre Abu Dhabi, Warner Bros. World, the world’s most opulent grand mosque, Ferrari World...
Tokyo's cutting-edge architectural new landmark – the world’s only wooden skyscraper
As technology and construction techniques continue to advance rapidly, building towering skyscrapers is no longer a novelty. However, a wooden skyscraper constructed 90% from timber has emerged as the most talked-about new trend for the future. Amidst Tokyo’s forest of high-rises...
Plan Your Blossom Viewing Early: Top 7 Tung Blossom Spots Across Taiwan
Every spring and summer, Taiwan becomes blanketed in snow-white tung blossoms. Regions such as mountainous areas north of Chiayi, as well as eastern parts like Hualien and Taitung, are filled with breathtaking views of tung blossoms covering the hills. Especially in Hakka villages around Taoyuan, Hsinchu...
Popular ice cream 8%ice Limited-time offer: Buy one, get one free
Limited-time offer: Buy one, get one free on 8%ice ice cream!* The promotion is available at the Yongkang Park branch on 3/17 (Sat) and 3/18 (Sun), while stocks last...
Tainan’s Guohua Street Graces Japanese Lifestyle Magazine Cover Again—Japanese Travel Craze for Taiwan Intensifies
Tainan’s Guohua Street has once again been featured on the cover of BRUTUS magazine. The bustling street, known for its delicious street food, was chosen as the cover image, and its rich Taiwanese local charm sparked widespread discussion, putting Guohua Street back in the spotlight. ...
Trees Weave a Fantastical Beauty – Top 10 Flower Sea Tunnels Across Taiwan
Spring is the season when flowers bloom in full glory. Across Taiwan, blossoms are everywhere — pink cherry blossoms, golden tabebuia, and fiery red kapok, offering breathtaking floral views at every turn. Below are some of Taiwan’s most stunning flower sea boulevards, each a...
Sunflowers and lavender bloom in vibrant colors Vast flower sea farms open for free visits
Located in Taoyuan, the Sunflower Farm not only features vast sunflower fields but also bursts into colorful snapdragons and purple lavender from January to April every year. Together with the freshly blooming sunflowers, they create a stunningly colorful floral landscape...
An old house surprises with a Japanese-style makeover; its fashionable exterior becomes a focal point of attention
Located in Kaohsiung, a 36-year-old aging house was renovated and transformed by a Taiwanese design studio, turning into a stylish Japanese-inspired residence. Compared to the neighboring houses, it stands out remarkably, attracting many tourists who stop to take photos as they pass by,...
Michelin-starred street eats under $10: 6 must-try snacks
The Taipei Michelin Guide was released on March 14. In addition to the full list of 20 starred restaurants, as well as Bib Gourmand and Michelin Plate selections, the guide also features several street food vendors, including Shannai Chicken from the Nanjing Airport Night Market and Ah Hui Rice Vermicelli from the Shilin Night Market — all budget-friendly options under $10 where you can enjoy Michelin-recommended bites without breaking the bank.
The urban night cherry blossom corridor is incredibly dreamy—don’t miss this must-photograph light projection spot.
Located in Tokyo, the “Nihonbashi Cherry Blossom Festival” is an event that transforms the entire Nihonbashi district into a cherry blossom viewing destination. Among the popular spots is the 25-meter-long night cherry blossom corridor “S... on the approach to Fuku no Shrine on Nakamachi Street, themed around Edo-period paper-cut art.
Hello Kitty Jumps on the Shinkansen Train This Summer — Colorful Themed Train Zooms Across Western Japan
Hello Kitty is teaming up with rail transport again — this time with the JR West 500 Series Shinkansen train. Passengers will see Hello Kitty in a conductor’s outfit aboard the Shinkansen, ...
2018 Sanchi Cherry Blossom Festival — A Sea of 16,000 Cherry Blossoms in Full Bloom
The Sanchi Cherry Blossom Festival kicked off on March 24 along the Sansheng Trail in Sanchi District, New Taipei City. Thanks to over a decade of systematic cherry blossom planting, there are now a total of 16,000 cherry blossom trees, which create a stunning sea of blossoms every March. ...
The Hydrangea Season on Yangmingshan: A Must-Visit in Spring – Complete Guide to Five Scenic Flower-Adorned Streamside Trails
Every March and April marks the peak blooming season of hydrangeas on Yangmingshan. Zhuzihu boasts uniquely favorable climatic conditions and an abundance of clean mountain spring water, making it the ideal environment for growing hydrangeas. In early spring each year, vast fields of white hydrangeas burst into bloom...
Complete a flower sea and night view experience in one day – A one-day tour of Longtan’s four major attractions
Lupines, commonly planted in tea gardens, bloom every spring, decorating the mountains and creating a beautiful landscape. The Dabeikeng Leisure Agriculture Area in Longtan, Taoyuan, is a stunning spot to admire lupine seas, where you can find golden, carpet-like...