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Create Your Own Custom Instant Noodles – A Must-Visit for Ramen Lovers at the Cup Noodles Museum
The earliest instant noodles were invented by the "Father of Instant Noodles" – Momofuku Ando, a Japanese-born Taiwanese who grew up in Chiayi and Tainan, and also the founder of Nissin Foods. There are two museums in Japan dedicated to him: one in Yokohama (Cup Noodles Museum / ...)
Colorful container photo wall for Instagram-worthy shots！170-meter ultra-long water slide for free experience
The ongoing high temperatures have driven many people to head to the seaside or water-themed attractions. The "Heineken World City Water Slide" features a 170-meter ultra-long water slide, making a cool debut along Kaohsiung’s Love River from August 10 to August 19...
Double typhoons again！Typhoon Leepi, No. 15, forms; high temperatures and cloudy with rain across Taiwan
Typhoon Leepi (international name LEEPI), No. 15, formed as a typhoon at 2 a.m. on the 12th, located 860 kilometers north of Guam, moving north-northwest at a speed of 19 kilometers per hour, with the center...
Hidden Gems in Keelung Harbor: Four Distinctive Youthful Cafés
Fun, delicious, and beautiful spots can be found all over Taiwan, but Keelung often gets overlooked. Beyond popular attractions like Miaokou Night Market and the recently viral Zhengbin Fishing Port, Keelung also hides quite a few quality cafés...
Find 100 types of world beers at this pop-up psychedelic Taiwanese bar
“Lái Shǒu Beer Bar” is a limited-time event hosted by Eslite Life, only open at the 6F Exhibition Hall of Eslite Xinyi Store. Using the most ordinary everyday street scenes in Taiwan—street vendors under neon signs, metal scaffolding paired with...
Typhoons Shanshan and Capricorn will influence Japan and South Korea, with outer circulation bringing scattered afternoon showers
Typhoon Shanshan (international name: SHANSHAN), No. 13, has weakened to a mild typhoon, affecting Japan’s weather and is about to transition into an extratropical cyclone. Typhoon Capricorn (international name: YAGI), No. 14, is currently...
Crystal Chapel Now Open for Entry: No More Just Photos—Weddings Can Be Held Here
When Tainan’s Crystal Chapel opened in 2014, it attracted one million visitors a year, but at that time, people could only look from afar and not enter—quite a pity. To allow public use of the chapel, the Yunlin National Scenic Area Administration specially applied to the city government for construction permits and usage licenses...
The Iga Ninja joins in – Taiwan’s Night Parade of a Hundred Monsters
The “2018 Demon God Festival – Night Parade of a Hundred Monsters” at Xitou Monster Village kicks off on August 11th and runs every evening until August 19th. Adorable and mischievous monsters from the village will come out to make appearances...
Romantic candlelit nights in a church, a magical summer evening in Karuizawa
The fresh and cool Karuizawa is a famous summer retreat both in Japan and abroad. Its historic and cultural Karuizawa Highland Church holds an annual lighting ceremony (サマ0??悭螗丧毳圣ぅ醛, where thousands of candles are lit in front of the wooden church nestled in lush green mountains...
Nine-day Japan tour covering four major cities & the largest Japanese-style onsen at sea on Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises, a globally renowned luxury cruise brand, presents the most Japanese-inspired premium voyage at the turn of the year. Enjoy three premium experiences at sea in one trip, with only 7 limited sailings available. ...
Capture a surreal and cool aesthetic at three ethereal special-effect spots
Rather than bustling scenes, they prefer the ordinary; instead of embracing the ideologies of the new era, they are drawn to the memories of the past. The vivid traces of time have long been a popular subject among photography enthusiasts. Especially industrial-style...
No language barrier? Four travel-friendly countries where Chinese works too
While "English" is considered the global lingua franca and knowing English makes traveling abroad easier, you can still have a smooth and enjoyable trip even with limited English. Here are four countries where speaking only Chinese is enough for communication—perfect for...
Embrace Yourself and Learn to Grow: Six Advantages of Solo Travel
Whether traveling abroad or domestically, people usually prefer to go with friends or family. While traveling together provides mutual support and keeps things from getting boring, arguments with travel companions and unpleasant partings are not uncommon...
New cross-Eurasian experiences await！The dream journey across centuries offers five unforgettable highlights
Want to explore in-depth travel abroad while enjoying comfortable accommodation and delightful meals? This cross-century journey spanning three countries delivers an unprecedentedly satisfying experience for travel enthusiasts. In just 12 days, visit Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan...
Relax with Rilakkuma！The 15th-anniversary cozy healing event comes to town
Held for the first time nationwide, the “Rilakkuma™ Fun in the Air Day” Relax & Enjoy one-day event gives fans across Taiwan the chance to unwind with Rilakkuma and friends！The event...
Chewy tapioca pearls with a strong tea flavor—three must-try milk tea-inspired desserts across Taiwan
Attention milk tea lovers—milk tea-inspired desserts have become increasingly diverse lately, with many sweet shops launching milk tea-themed treats that are both visually and tastefully satisfying for dessert enthusiasts. Here are three milk tea-inspired desserts we recommend for milk tea fans—add them to your...
Perfect spots for flirting—six popular lover's suspension bridges for Valentine's Day
Still in the honeymoon phase with your crush, or has your relationship with your partner hit a rut? A well-known hotel booking website has specially selected six “Japan’s most popular lover’s suspension bridges” just in time for Valentine’s Day. The selected bridges...
Qigu Salt Mountain Welcomes 100 More Penguins & Pink Valentine Decorations Are Super Cute
After Taipei and Hsinchu, the super adorable and Instagram-famous penguins have come to Tainan for a long-term exhibition. In celebration of the upcoming Qixi Festival (Chinese Valentine’s Day), Qigu Salt Mountain has invited the “520 Penguin Flash Love Action” from Jingyan Banquet Hall as a special exhibit...
Flash pop-up Michelin egg waffles with sweet-sour floral Valentine’s Day limited-edition flavor
"Mummy Egg Waffles," which won Hong Kong’s Michelin street food recommendation for three consecutive years from 2016 to 2018, set up its first overseas branch in June on Ximending Movie Street in Taipei. And from August 9 to...
One more great spot for families — Xiangshan Family Center officially opens
Following the East District Family Center, Hsinchu City’s second family center is located inside the Xiangshan District Administration Building. It is also the city’s first “inclusive family center,” centered around the core concepts of being family-friendly, fostering exploration and growth, and emphasizing shared learning and fun between parents and children. It creates a dedicated...