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World’s Most Beloved Accommodations – Taiwan’s Design Boutique Hotels Stand Out
A renowned hotel booking platform has announced the latest “Loved by Guests Award” for 2018, unveiling the list of hotels most favored by global travelers, with 30 hotels in Taiwan receiving gold awards. ...
Capture Three Majestic Sceneries in One Ride: Taoyuan Coastal Cycling Day Tour
Taoyuan is known as the "Land of a Thousand Ponds," and besides its lush inland landscapes, the coastal area also boasts many breathtaking sights, making it perfect for planning a cycling trip. Located south of Yong’an Fishing Port, the "Xinyi Green Corridor" is the most extensive dedicated bicycle path in northern Taiwan...
41-year-old veteran restaurant Yongfulou rumored to close due to high rent; regulars express regret
The long-standing Jiangsu-Zhejiang cuisine restaurant “Yongfulou,” which has operated in the East District for 41 years, is reported to cease business on February 24 during the Lunar New Year holiday, surprising many loyal customers. ...
Bangkok adds another world-class attraction: a massive riverside shopping mall
Bangkok is a shopping paradise for tourists, with its rich culture and vibrant atmosphere attracting many Taiwanese travelers. Recently, it will welcome a new international-scale shopping mall, ICONSIAM. With an investment of over 54 billion Thai baht...
Collect all the Studio Ghibli Disney scenes in one go: Six magical scenic spots across Taiwan
Taiwan has many fantasy-style attractions, including installation art and architecture, whose unique designs give the illusion of stepping into a movie or animated scene. Below is a list of six highly imaginative and distinctive spots. After a busy day, why not take some time to escape reality?
Historic Buildings Transformed into Hip Cafés: Two Must-Visit Japanese-Era Structures in Tainan
In recent years, besides the popular trend of revitalizing old houses, there have been increasingly more cases of historic buildings being given new life. Tainan’s first commemorative building, “Former Ori Ristorante,” and the municipal heritage site “Former Tainan Branch of the Taiwan Governor-General’s Office Monopoly Bureau (Yancheng Substation)...”
Not Just Yangmingshan’s Calla Lily Season – Hidden Alpine Calla Lilies Resemble a Fairyland
As the Yangmingshan Calla Lily Season draws to a close, many travelers who haven’t yet had the chance to admire these blooms are feeling disappointed. Now, you don’t have to head to Yangmingshan to enjoy calla lilies. In the high mountains of central Taiwan, the sea of calla lilies at Fushoushan Farm is quietly blooming, complemented by alpine forests...
Certified among the world's top 10 instant noodles! The first physical store of Lao Ma Ban Mian opens
This year, "Lao Ma Ban Mian," which was favored by renowned American food blogger Hans Lienesch and ranked seventh in the world's top 10 instant noodles, has opened its first physical store in Da’an District, Taipei, named "Lao...
Giant Scoop Animals Are Must-Have Photo Ops for New Fans of Cuteness – The Gacha Planet Special Exhibition Debuts in Taiwan
Japanese gachapon toys have taken the world by storm, even attracting many tourists to Japan just to experience the joy of gashapon. Now, the beloved “Scoop Animals” series that once sparked a gachapon craze in Taiwan is back again—not only featuring giant, life-sized versions of the adorable characters...
Bike by Day, Stargaze by Night: Two One-Day Tour Routes in Yilan
The 2018 Yilan Green Expo has entered its 19th year this time, featuring three major thematic areas near Dongshan Railway Station and at Eco-Green Ark, namely “Dreaming Village,” “Hoe Classroom,” and “Eco-Green Ark.” Visitors can...
Enjoy Japanese-style shaved ice with riverside views at this Taipei-Okinawa inspired ice shop
Located by the Tamsui River, Asahi Fuufu Ice Shop sits right on the banks of the Tamsui River. The stunning riverside scenery paired with Japanese-style shaved ice gives the illusion of stepping into an Okinawan shop. The store has both indoor and outdoor counter areas, but customers love sitting outdoors...
The hydrangea sea trail is so romantic. Admire flowers at the famous Ajisai Temple.
Every June is the season when hydrangeas bloom in Japan. The flowers burst like flower balls, and the dense sight of these exploding flower balls is an unmissable sea of flowers in the summer. Located in Kamakura, Meigetsu-in is also known as the “Hydrangea...
Champion Ramen from Ippudo can now be enjoyed at FamilyMart convenience stores with a new limited-edition collab flavor!
Japan’s Tokyo-based ramen king “Ippudo” has not only topped the prestigious food review site Tabelog as the best ramen for seven consecutive years, but is also one of the must-try delicacies for international travelers visiting Japan. Now, this authentic Japanese...
Not just Tiger Sugar – 7 popular must-queue drinks and snacks on Yizhong Street
Yizhong Street in Taichung is often hailed as a foodie paradise, not only home to the recently super-popular and frequently long-queued Tiger Sugar, but also surrounded by uniquely distinctive and highly sought-after eats. We’ve handpicked seven must-try snacks and drinks when visiting Yizhong Street...
Celebrate International Museum Day around the world！ A lazy guide to 15 free-entry museums across Taiwan
May 18th of every year is International Museum Day, and countries all over the world respond by offering special exhibitions and discounts. In Taiwan this year, apart from the National Palace Museum being the first to announce free admission on International Museum Day...
Explore millennia-old ruins and five-star hotels in one trip—five must-visit attractions in Indonesia’s ancient city
Comprising over ten thousand islands, Indonesia’s cultural diversity gives each city a unique character, but undoubtedly the brightest star is Yogyakarta, located in the central-southern part of Java Island. ...
Not just Croissant Patisserie — top five must-try foods in Tainan
Tainan’s West Central District is bustling with activity and home to many popular photo spots. In addition to eye-catching gachapon machines and container markets, here we’ve rounded up five must-eat local delicacies. Paired with these photo-worthy spots, it makes for a perfect one-day food trip...
Japan’s most spectacular light art comes to Taiwan—a 360-degree dreamlike visual exhibition
Created by Japan’s renowned creative team NAKED, featuring hundreds of light projectors and immersive sound-and-light effects, this exhibition transforms iconic Tokyo landmarks into the most fantastical and dazzling art city ever—the "TO...
The most exciting food street in southern Taiwan has opened—collect all your dreamy, must-try eats in one place!
Kaohsiung’s Zuoying Shin Kong Mitsukoshi has created a brand-new food destination, “Rainbow Market,” featuring over 60 popular eateries. Among them are popular restaurants under the Din Tai Fung Group like “Zha Niu,” a hot pot supermarket with freshly delivered seafood “Shiang...
Tiger Sugar’s Strongest Rival Has Arrived: The Bold Black Sugar Pearl Thick Milk from Dragon Pattern Series
Tiger Sugar has a competitor now too. The beverage shop “Ji Long Tang” in Sanchong, New Taipei City, has jumped on the current trend of black sugar pearl thick milk, using black sugar to create another “dragon-patterned” milk tea with an eye-catching visual effect...