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Fashionable tea trends in sync with London – The new Taipei Harrods flagship store has officially opened
To celebrate its 10th anniversary in Taiwan, the British heritage brand Harrods, which has long been committed to promoting British culture, specially engaged its in-house design team from the UK flagship store to lead the cross-border design of the Harrods Taipei Xinyi flagship store...
Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants: Bangkok’s Gaggan Retains Top Spot
The sixth edition of the annual “Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants” list, sponsored by S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna, was unveiled today at Wynn Palace in Macau...
Starbucks Japan’s Strawberry Greenhouse Pop-Up Shop Launches Limited-Edition Strawberry Frappuccino
As strawberry season arrives, many businesses are rolling out strawberry-themed desserts, and Starbucks Japan is joining the trend with a brand-new drink — the “Strawberry Pletto Frappuccino.”
The massive moon-shaped pink basketball court is super photogenic—spring’s limited-time photo spot at Mengcun Village
Qin Art Museum in Taichung often launches various limited-time exhibitions and events. Following the success of its previously designed "Mengcun Village," which was loved by many and attracted numerous visitors to take photos, this spring event introduces an all-new...
New Container Market Attraction in Taipei – Breathtaking Riverside Views
In recent years, container markets have popped up all over Taiwan. Following the closure of COMMUNE A7 in Taipei’s Xinyi District, a new container market called “PIER5 Riverside District” opened at Taipei’s Dadaocheng Wharf in April. ...
Weekly Weather Forecast: Fine Weather with Soaring Temperatures – Watch Out for Temperature Swings
As the continental cold air mass weakens, temperatures rise and the weather clears up. Starting from the 9th, the week will see fine weather overall, though a frontal system will move south on Saturday, with the extent of its impact becoming clearer as it approaches. ...
Capture both breathtaking mountain and sea views — Taoyuan’s Top 5 Cycling Routes
Taoyuan boasts many stunning landscapes and has developed numerous cycling routes, ranging from lakeside paths, green corridors to coastal trails, offering a variety of beautiful scenery to choose from. Along the way, you’ll find lush greenery and picturesque mountain views, perfect for...
A Relaxing Trip of Firefly Watching and Coffee: A 2-Day Tour of Six Must-Visit Spots in Chiayi
Chiayi’s tourist attractions are becoming increasingly popular. In addition to numerous check-in hotspots in the city area, the mountainous regions boast rich forest landscapes and breathtaking sea of clouds. Below is a list of stunning spots near the Alishan Scenic Area, including experiences of indigenous culture...
Collect gourmet delights, flower seas, and hotspots all in one—A one-day tour of Tainan’s six must-visit attractions
In spring, when flowers bloom everywhere, besides enjoying local delicacies and visiting historic sites in Tainan, you can also admire the sea of blossoms and experience the beauty of the countryside. Below is a compiled one-day itinerary featuring six top attractions in Tainan that visitors can use as a reference to plan a rewarding day trip during the holidays...
A century-old railway transformed into a giant landscape—The 38-Track Night View Starlight Mission
Kaohsiung’s Pier-2 Art Center has launched a Starlight Mission, where 12 teams of domestic and international artists use programmed coding combined with LED light strips to turn the railway into a colorful beam of light, illuminating the century-old tracks. ...
A One-Day Trip to Taipei’s Suburbs: Four Routes to Breathtaking Mountain Views
When you want to get out and enjoy nature on a holiday but don’t feel like traveling far, the suburbs are a great option. The suburbs of Taipei—including Jiufen, Shiding, Pingxi, and the Northeast Coast—offer diverse landscapes, including seascapes, mountain views, historical sites, and old...
Surrounded by 360-degree mountain and water scenery – Luxury camping secret spot now in trial operation
The concept of luxury camping (Glamping) has been very popular in recent years. Located in Jiaoxi, Yilan, “Nayi Village” offers a brand-new form of luxury camping, nestled at an altitude of about 200 meters on a forested site surrounded by mountains on three sides and a river valley on the other, ...
Singapore's Queued-Up Famous Shopspotting!
As Japanese cuisine continues to rise in popularity worldwide, popular N
Fly to Dubai with Emirates – Economy and Business Class Flight Deals
Emirates is now offering special deals on economy and business class tickets from Taipei to Dubai, inviting travelers from Taiwan to visit Dubai at any time; economy class deals start from NT$15,111 (excluding tax), and business class dea...
No need to fly to Japan for cherry blossoms—have a picnic under the blooms in Taiwan too
In spring, many travelers choose to go to Japan to admire the cherry blossoms. Whether having a picnic under the trees during the day or enjoying the beauty of night blossoms at night, it’s a dreamy experience. Now, you don’t have to go all the way to Japan to...
New Hotspot for Flower Viewing in April Snow — Seven Eurya Flower Spots in Taipei
Spring ushers in a riot of blooms, including delicate pink cherry blossoms, purple wisteria, and elegant azaleas. Around this time each year, "April Snow" also begins to fall. Before the Taiwan blueberry flowers bloom, white eurya blossoms open in succession, covering the trees in northern Taiwan...
Tainan’s Popular Ice Cream Shop Juanwei’s Limited-Edition Ice Cream Now Available at Convenience Stores
Tainan’s popular ice cream shop Juanwei has been making waves, with its ice cream creations consistently drawing long lines. Now, you don’t have to travel all the way to Tainan to enjoy this sought-after treat — it’s available at the well-known convenience store chain 7-ELEVEN. For the first time ever, the beloved Tainan ice cream shop Juanwei has collaborated with 7-ELEVEN to release a limited edition of 15,000 sets of the “Chinese Ice King Wafer Cone Ice Cream Gift Box.” Pre-sales started on April 9, 2018, at all 7-ELEVEN counters across Taiwan, and the news quickly sparked heated discussions among netizens.
Pure White Tofu Rock – IG’s New Hotspot, a Stunning Sight Rivaling South America’s Salt Flats
Aside from the famous tofu rock scenery along the Touqian River in Hsinchu, a similarly stunning tofu rock-like landscape has recently emerged near Nanzao Fishing Port.
Authentic Taiwanese-style local breakfast ! Grandma’s classic griddle-fried fare |
In Beigang, there is a type of breakfast that locals have eaten since childhood, yet you’ll almost never see it outside of Beigang — that’s the “griddle-fried dish” |Jun Bo ...
Trendy Instagrammable Hotspot: Four Popular Cafés and Restaurants Near Da’an Station
Many people now choose restaurants not only for delicious and unique food, but in recent times, stylish décor and photo-worthy settings have also become an important factor when picking a place to dine. Located in the city center, Taipei’s Da’an MRT station has seen a surge of fashionable and trendy cafés and restaurants popping up like mushrooms, riding on this photo-sharing trend...