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Fried chicken cutlets now come in eight colors too — Taiwanese street food becomes a hot topic
French macarons come in various colors, but can you imagine Taiwan’s classic street food — fried chicken cutlet — being just as colorful? Coming from Wufeng, Taichung, Chicken Cutlet Natural presents cutlets coated with naturally colored batter and made with plump, juicy, fresh-killed chicken...
Authentic Southeast Asian Cuisine in Taiwan: Top 5 Malaysian & Singaporean Restaurants
Singaporean and Malaysian cuisine, influenced by multiculturalism, blends Malay, Indian, Chinese, and Peranakan elements, creating unique flavors that leave food lovers craving more after just one bite. Now, you don’t have to travel far to enjoy authentic Nanyang flavors—whether it’s Malaysian-style Bak Kut Teh, Hainanese Chicken Rice, or Rendang Chicken (a UNESCO-listed intangible cultural heritage dish), you can savor them all in Taiwan.
Retro-style Japanese-Inspired Instagrammable Ice Desserts: New Taipei’s Top 4 Popular Shaved Ice Shops
As summer winds down but the heat remains relentless, we’ve rounded up four of New Taipei City’s coolest and most popular destinations for beating the heat, featuring refreshing attractions and delicious ice shops. Whether you’re heading to the mountains or the sea, exploring the outdoors or staying indoors, all your go-to spots for staying cool are right here...
New Taiwan Dog added to the Scoop Animals lineup—Scoop Planet Evolution RUN wacky debut
After the Scoop Planet plush magnets and Gashapon Planet special exhibition captured the hearts of kids and adults across Taiwan, this time the kooky and quirky Scoop Planet animals are leading humans to tackle extinction crises through sports by heading outdoors for the “...
Asia’s First Star Wars Virtual Experience Takes Flight at 6,000-Foot Highlands Resort
Genting Highlands Resort in Malaysia, one of the country’s premier leisure and entertainment destinations, and The VOID today announced the launch of their first hyper-real...
Children's Floral Graffiti Wall: Endless IG-Worthy Spots Along a Hundred-Meter Stretch
Another New Check-in Spot in Taitung!“The Taiwan Sugar Taitung Ranch Resort” in Chihshang Township has spent four months designing a “Chihshang Eco Archery Graffiti Wall” themed around the park’s ecosystem...
The ball pit on the Starlight Boulevard is perfect for photoshoots — Taichung’s newest Instagram hotspot!
Located on the second floor of Showtime Lifestyle Mall Taichung Wenhua Branch, the PINK HOLLYWOOD installation is a dreamy space designed especially for women, incorporating many whimsical elements from Hollywood movies. It has become a popular IG photo spot in Taichung.
Limited 30% off Guanling Hot Spring Package – Tainan Guanzi Ridge Hot Spring & Food Festival
Guanzi Ridge’s mud hot spring is unique in Taiwan and was selected by the Tourism Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications as the “No. 1 of Taiwan’s Top Ten Hot Springs” this year. The “2018 Tainan Guanzi Ridge Hot Spring & Food Festival” will be held grandly from September 22 to October 21...
Food literature writer Jiao Tong explores the old-city delicacies in the memories of Taipei residents
The old city district, a place rich in layers that becomes even more flavorful the more you explore. Through the food book "Flavors of Old Taipei," it takes you on a journey to uncover the hidden culinary stories tucked away in its corners. ...
Cruise market topic gains popularity – Princess Cruises celebrates 5th anniversary in Taiwan
The renowned luxury cruise brand – Princess Cruises Taiwan branch celebrated its fifth anniversary, holding a grand birthday commemoration ceremony on September 5 aboard the Sun Princess. ...
It's like stepping into a giant's world！Taiwan’s top 7 mini-transformed attractions
There are more and more installation artworks and photogenic scenes designed to attract visitors, especially those that enlarge objects to make people feel as if they've entered a giant's world—these are particularly eye-catching. The visual effect in photos is striking, as people appear miniaturized, which is extremely fun...
Naomi Watanabe’s PUNYUS makes a flash appearance in Taiwan — xiaolongbao-inspired fashion showcases Taiwanese STYLE
The fashion brand PUNYUS, launched by next-generation trendsetter and celebrity Naomi Watanabe, is making a flash appearance in Taiwan. Naomi Watanabe breaks the rule that fashion icons must be tall and slim — her curvy figure has won favor with Japanese fashion magazines,...
A magnitude 7 earthquake has struck Hokkaido, killing nine people, leaving 31 missing, and injuring over 290
A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 6.7 (intensity 6) struck Hokkaido in the early hours of the 6th, causing power outages for 2.95 million households. Areas including Sapporo suffered severe damage, resulting in two deaths, 38 people unaccounted for, and 143 injured (as of 12:00 on the 6th...
Mangkhut becomes a severe typhoon; Typhoon Barijat, No. 23, forms
Typhoon No. 22, Mangkhut (international name MANGKHUT), has intensified into a severe typhoon. Its current center is located at 14.00°N, 141.20°E. The previous movement direction was...
Convenience stores launch Doraemon outdoor gear – the incredible trendy point collection
The most beloved cartoon star among both kids and adults, Doraemon, has made an appearance at the convenience store chain 7-Eleven. This time, the store is launching a brand-new limited-edition and pre-order product point collection campaign. ...
Cat Down Café teams up with Asahi Beer for a limited-time pop-up shop
Taiwan’s alcoholic beverage market continues to grow, and the drinking culture among locals is becoming increasingly sophisticated. Asahi Beer Taiwan has partnered with the well-known gastropub “Cat Down” to launch a collaborative pop-up shop starting today on the first-floor outdoor street area of Taipei’s Breeze Songgao store...
The probability of Typhoon Mangkhut hitting Taiwan has significantly increased. Another tropical depression has issued a heavy rain alert.
Typhoon Mangkhut (international name: MANGKHUT), the 22nd typhoon, is a moderate typhoon. Its center is located at 15.40°N, 153.00°E, moving westward at a speed of 34 kilometers per hour...
Typhoon Mangkhut, the 22nd typhoon, has formed. Be alert for heavy rainfall in northern and northeastern Taiwan.
A tropical depression located south of Wake Island developed into a mild typhoon at 8 PM on the 7th. Typhoon Mangkhut (international name: MANGKHUT), the 22nd typhoon, has a path over the next week that requires close attention...
A must-shoot spot for super cute and lazy fans – Gudetama Pop-up Theme Restaurant
The “Gudetama Doesn’t Want to Work” café makes a limited-time appearance from August 30 to February 28 next year. Inspired by the theme of “not wanting to work,” this laid-back style café also offers take-away cute and lazy desserts, using coffee...
Hualien’s New Train Station Unveils Fresh Look—Extra Trains Added for National Day Fireworks
Hualien Railway Station has a brand-new look, opening on October 3 just before the National Day fireworks. To accommodate the crowds expected for the fireworks show, Taiwan Railways has announced additional train services. ...