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Taiwan’s Highway 9 Blows Up with Fairytale Cottage — European-Style Café Opens with Art Exhibition
This fairytale-style cottage is located in Shuhu Village, Shoufeng Township, Hualien. It can be spotted at around the 226.5 km mark on Provincial Highway 9. Its irregular shape and color scheme seem to have popped straight out of a funhouse mirror, standing out vividly amid the valley landscape...
Breathtaking coastal views rivaling those of Hualien and Taitung – Hidden gem cafes by the sea in Kaohsiung
The east coast boasts vast fields and ultra-wide panoramic ocean views, with seaside cafes and homestays exuding a strong vacation vibe. Now, you can enjoy such scenery without traveling all the way to Hualien and Taitung. Located in Gushan District, Kaohsiung, the “La Jia He Nine J...” cafe offers stunning seaside views, and its abundant wooden decor gives off a distinct tropical flair.
Tokyo One Piece Limited-Time Summer Festival with New Menu and Merchandise
‘ONE PIECE’’s first-ever theme park, “Tokyo One Piece Tower,” offers different surprises and exciting experiences every year. This summer, it will grandly launch the summer festival “TOKYO PIRAT...
Japanese "Pigman Ramen" Launches in Taiwan with Free Extra Noodles During Soft Opening
Currently, around 20 Japanese ramen chain brands have set up shops in Taiwan, and since Ippudo Ramen arrived, it has sparked a ramen craze. Recently, the popular ramen "Pigman Ramen," originating from Kyoto’s Ichijoji district in Japan, will also open its first...
Stand-up paddleboarding is super exciting – 4 major highlights of the Love River Water Festival
Beat the summer heat on the Love River in Kaohsiung. The 9-day “Love River Water Festival” kicks off joyfully along the Love River in Kaohsiung from Saturday, June 30 to Sunday, July 8. During the event, there will be a series of exciting activities...
Typhoon Prapiroon, the seventh typhoon of the season, has formed. High temperature alert: Stay protected against heatstroke and dehydration in the scorching heat.
Typhoon Prapiroon (international name: PRAPIROON), the seventh typhoon, formed on June 29. It is a mild typhoon located at 19.90°N, 129.80°E, situated to the southeast of Taiwan...
Must-shoot oil-painting-like views on IG – Seven blue wonderlands in Hualien
Hualien boasts stunning natural landscapes, with vast seas in front, rolling mountains behind, and numerous wetland scenes in between, making it easy to capture breathtaking photos that look like oil paintings. ...
Taiwan also has a waterway museum — a national historic site restored into a new attraction
The national historic site “Former Tainan Waterway” is one of Taiwan’s rare cultural assets that combines natural ecology and history. The entire area includes the “Water Source Area” and the “Purified Water Reservoir Area.” In addition to the already restored and open Purified Water Reservoir Area, the Water Source Area is also...
Tanaka Tatsuya's Miniature Exhibition & AR Vision Spectacular — Two Must-See Exhibits in Taichung
This summer, two ultra-popular exhibitions are on display at Taichung World Trade Center. There’s the globally beloved “Tanaka Tatsuya’s Imaginative World: Miniature Exhibition,” adored by the hipster crowd, and another interactive art show where you can view, touch, take photos, and shoot videos...
Ocean Themed Parent-Child Room at HowToTrip’s Uniform Resort Kenting – Get Free Aquarium Tickets on Extended Stay
Summer vacation is a great time for parents and children to bond and create wonderful memories. Choosing the right accommodation can make family trips more relaxing and enjoyable. Located in Hengchun, Pingtung, Uniform Resort has launched an ocean-themed parent-child room in Kenting...
Travel with the World Cup: Top Attractions in Three Host Cities
The 2018 FIFA World Cup was held across 11 cities in Russia. During the month-long tournament, football fans from around the globe flocked to Russia to witness the excitement. Beyond watching the matches, visitors can also explore...
Zheng Wen’s Grand故宫 Exhibition: A Millennium’s Question – Taiwan Comic Master’s Original Works Enter the Hallowed Halls
A comic master enters the Palace Museum for the first time ever!“A Millennium’s Question – The Palace Museum Zheng Wen Grand Exhibition” is the first-ever special exhibition at the Palace Museum dedicated to a Taiwanese-born comic artist. On display are hundreds of precious original drafts, sketches, and a variety of works created during the master’s lifetime...
Enormous Toy Story-themed area at Disney with an eye-catching Slinky Dog roller coaster
Since its release in 1995, the American animated film *Toy Story* has been loved by audiences of all ages, and *Toy Story 4* is scheduled for release next year. On June 30 (US time), the Toy Story-themed land at Disney's Hollywood Studios in Orlando officially opened...
227 Exhibits Make Their Taiwan Debut in the Natural History Museum UK Exhibition
Coming from London, UK, this summer’s heavyweight special exhibition, the “Natural History Museum UK Exhibition,” officially opened at the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall on July 4. ...
Over-the-top, jumbo-sized portions galore！Taiwan’s top five most popular yakiniku spots N
Slices of meat fragrant all year round, stacked layer upon layer to fill the bowl, almost bursting at the seams N
Hot Air Balloons & Moonlight Concert — 4 Must-Do Highlights in Taitung This Summer
Vast fields and breathtaking seascapes where the ocean meets the sky make Taitung a prime travel destination every summer. The area hosts numerous activities, including the Taiwan International Hot Air Balloon Festival, East Coast Land Art Festival, South Loop Art Season...
Sign up now for the Bear Joy Water Park—Taipei Riverside Kids' Fun Day kicks off for free
The fun and exciting “2018 Taipei Riverside Kids' Fun Day” will be held for nine consecutive days starting July 14 at Dajia Riverside Park. This year, it’s designed for the first time around the “Bear Joy Water Park,” featuring a large Bear Joy T-Rex...
Earthquake and Heavy Rain Advisory – Typhoon Maria (No. 8) May Form
At 4:10 AM on the 4th, a magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred, with the epicenter located in Guanshan Township, Taitung County. Meanwhile, a tropical depression with a pressure of 1002 hPa was situated at 11.5°N, 146.5°E, that is, over the sea to the southeast of Guam, moving slowly northwestward, showing signs of developing into Typhoon Maria (No. 8).
The popular dessert shop in the alleyway is temporarily closed. We often have to go from one place to another.
The popular dessert shop “Often Here,” located near the Xingtian Temple MRT Station, posted a notice on July 4th stating that July 7th (Saturday) would be its last day of operation. The next opening will not be until the end of November, with the exact date yet to be determined. ...
Not Just Three-Star Scallion Pancakes: Six Must-Queue Foods in Yilan
Besides being known as “Little Europe,” Yilan also boasts many culinary delights worth exploring. In addition to the famous Luodong Night Market and Dongmen Night Market, there are must-visit eateries in Yilan City and Jiaoxi area. Next time you travel to Yilan, be sure to check them out...