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So cute you can't bear to eat them—Taiwan’s top 3 popular themed ice creams
Summer calls for chilling out with sweet, icy treats. Recently, adorable-shaped ice creams have become all the rage—not only delicious but also perfect for photos. Here are 3 popular themed ice cream spots. Enjoy as many ice creams as you can this summer.
Keelung Chaojing Bay Festival: Top 10 Themes You Must Experience This Summer
The Keelung City Government is hosting the “2018 Keelung Chaojing Bay Festival,” featuring five major themes: “Trendy Ocean,” “Trendy Ecology,” “Trendy Music,” “Trendy Cuisine,” and “Trendy Fishing Village.” The themes are diverse, offering many fun...
New spot to visit for Qixi Festival — ultra-photogenic Japanese-style literary and artistic architecture
Located in Lane 77, Zhongzheng Road, Taoyuan Railway Station area, “77 Art & Culture Village” began trial operations on Qixi Festival (August 17) and will officially open in September. Housed in a historical site formerly known as the “Japanese-style Police Dormitory,” visitors can immerse themselves in the atmosphere of Japanese architecture,...
Along with the Gods: The Last 49 Days – Red Carpet Meet-and-Greet with Lead Cast Including Ha Jung-woo
Along with the Gods: The Last 49 Days hits Taiwanese theaters on August 8. A red carpet event was held on August 5 at Taipei City Hall, featuring director Kim Yong-hwa and actors Ha Jung-woo, Ju Ji-hoon, Kim Hyang-gi, Ma Dong-seok, and Kim Dong-wook. The venue was located on Civic Boulevard in Taipei...
Typhoon Shanshan is expected to head north after passing over Japan, with temperatures reaching over 35°C in the coming week and afternoon showers likely.
On Monday, August 6, most parts of Taiwan, as well as Penghu, Kinmen, and Matsu, will be mostly cloudy to sunny, with daytime temperatures on the high side. The highest temperatures across Taiwan will range between 33°C and 35°C. Afternoon localized brief thunderstorms are expected throughout Taiwan, with a chance of localized heavy rain...
Vice President Kim’s Secretary Goes Viral – Fans Chase After Appearances of Park Seo-joon in Hand-Shaken Drinks
Many travelers to Korea also pay attention to any endorsements or promotional activities by their favorite celebrities. This time, Gong Cha is directly offering a free “Park Seo-joon Euro Bun Fan” with every two purchases of drinks from the “Jin De Hen Mang” series, starting August 1 until supplies last...
Tropical Storm Shanshan, a mild typhoon, is heading toward Japan. High temperatures across Taiwan with possible afternoon thunderstorms.
Typhoon Shanshan (international name SHANSHAN, Hong Kong name ) is currently a mild typhoon, with its center located at 20.10°N, 149.20°E, moving north-northwest at a speed of 18 kilometers per hour...
The world’s only Mika Ninagawa dining and banquet space – the enchanting charm of dreamy flowers makes its debut
For the first time, Mika Ninagawa collaborates across industries with Dianhua Happiness Agency on the “Dianhua x Mika Ninagawa Banquet Space.” To allow soon-to-be newlyweds to better experience the ambiance inside this artistic banquet venue, its design blueprints have been unveiled to the public for the first time. Featuring Mika Ninagawa’s...
Emirates A380 Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Discounted Autumn Travel to Europe
The Emirates A380 has marked its tenth anniversary since its inaugural flight from Dubai to New York on August 1, 2008. It has carried over 105 million passengers, operated 115,000 flights, and flown more than 1...
Trendy Korean-Inspired Cuisine: Taipei’s 4 Must-Try Creative Korean Restaurants
In recent years, creative Korean restaurants have been popping up more and more across Taiwan. Some bring the latest innovative Korean dishes straight from Korea, while others develop their own unique recipes by blending tradition with creativity—not just in their food...
New Look for Rainbow Village at Nighttime Illumination Boosts Its Photogenic Appeal
Located in Taichung, Rainbow Village is not only a popular spot on Instagram but also attracts countless international visitors. It has been featured as one of Taiwan’s top ten Instagram check-in spots by a British travel website, voted by Japanese netizens as one of their dream photo locations, and...
Healing the Mind Alone: Four Great Getaway Spots in Northern Taiwan
When you're feeling down, going outdoors is a far better way to heal your mind than staying at home. In densely populated northern Taiwan, there are several places perfect for unwinding, clearing your head, and finding inner peace. When life gets overwhelming, head to these spots to recharge...
Romantic Blue Tears on Qixi Valentine’s Night & Traditional Art Blessing Festival
From July 1 to August 31, the National Center for Traditional Arts hosts its annual highlight — the “Magic & Illusion Arts Festival,” featuring over 600 performances across two months, with nine shows daily from day to night. ...
Along with the Gods: The Last 49 Days – Ha Jung-woo and other main cast members leave a great impression on Taiwan
The official sequel to Taiwan’s highest-grossing Korean film, Along with the Gods, Along with the Gods: The Last 49 Days, premiered across Taiwan on August 8. To express gratitude for the enthusiastic support of Taiwanese audiences for the first installment, director Kim Yong-hwa, along with...
Chef with the most Michelin stars passes away due to cancer
Joël Robuchon, the renowned French chef celebrated globally for holding the most Michelin stars, has reportedly passed away from pancreatic cancer in Geneva, Switzerland, at the age of 73. In Taipei, Taiwan...
Vibrant, Flavorful, and Perfect for Photos: Three Trendy Hand-Shaken Drinks
Besides the dreamy, colorful hand-shaken drinks, those packed to the brim with toppings are also highly appealing. Not only do they offer a rich texture, but they also make for eye-catching photos. Here are three trending hand-shaken drink spots—let’s dive into the world of bold, flavorful beverages together...
Disney's Duffy and Friends Go Full Costume — The Spooky New Adventure of Halloween Town Has Arrived
The Halloween Time celebration at Hong Kong Disneyland will return from September 13 to October 31, running for 49 consecutive days. To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the classic Disney Halloween animation — *The Nightmare Before Christmas*...
A Must-Visit for Winnie the Pooh Fans: Three Must-See Attractions
By MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team Winnie the Pooh is a cherished memory and part of many people’s childhoods. After watching Disney’s live-action film “Christopher Robin,” you’re sure to be charmed by the adorable and healing presence of Winnie the Pooh...
2018 Land Art Festival: Giant Egret Is Incredibly Healing
The 2018 Taoyuan Land Art Festival was held from September 14 to 30, themed “Reviving the Old Town with New Art – Youthful Waters of Peach Land.” By integrating art into space, it fostered interaction between people and the environment, using a rich array of...
Must-Try Tempura in JapanN
A “tempura” that frequent independent travelers to Japan will know aboutN