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3,000 teddy bears—you can’t take them all in a single photo session!
Asia’s largest teddy bear museum has officially opened its doors to the public. Covering an area of 1,380 pyeong, the museum houses 3,000 teddy bears, blends in Hakka culture from Hsinchu, and features themed exhibitions of teddy bears from around the world—including life-size teddy bears, tiny adorable miniature ones, as well as a celebrity teddy bear zone showcasing famous personalities—making it both unique and fun!
Too beautiful to eat！A world champion’s boutique dessert shop
L.Z. Dessart is a frameless dessert shop located next to QiMei Eslite, a pure white–themed dessert store created by World Pastry Champion Chef Chen Li. The dream project was funded by the founder of 85°C...
Craving breathtaking sea-and-sky views? Head to these top 5 healing coasts across Taiwan!
Faced with a busy life and work pressures, everyone wants to find a place away from the city to unwind during their free time. Besides staying at home, heading outdoors is a great option—especially when it means enjoying the beauty of blue seas and skies...
A Gashapon World Just for Girls: The Ultra-Pink Mt. Fuji Ball Pit Is Super Instagrammable
In a small alley next to Yoshinoya across from Tamsui MRT Station, a brand-new gashapon specialty store “Girlfriend’s Gashapon,” designed especially for girls with a full dose of kawaii charm, has just opened. The shop’s decor is mostly in soft, pastel pink tones—both dreamy...
Kid-friendly attraction gets an upgrade: Huge whale slide is super cute
A giant whale slide has appeared in Bali District. The newly completed Bali Harbor Park at the end of last year features Taiwan’s first whale-themed inclusive slide. The massive slide is painted in a bright sea blue, and other play equipment includes climbing rocks, swings...
No need to fly to Japan to see a Disney parade—giant 6-meter Mickey is super cute!
Want to see a Disney parade without flying to Japan? This year, you can enjoy a super special Disney parade performance right in Taipei.
A New Lease on Life for Century Park: Exquisitely Poetic Japanese Architecture
Hsinchu City has invested NT$600 million to renovate the century-old Hsinchu Park. One of the park’s highlights, the "Lichi Garden Area," has officially opened. The "Lichi Garden" restores the water’s edge landscape of the garden, expands animal habitat space, and emphasizes nature, greenery, and water-friendly design...
Starbucks and Bonjour Buy One Get One Free Promotion to Celebrate International Coffee Day
October 1st is International Coffee Day. It’s not only a time for coffee lovers to enjoy the beauty of coffee and share their favorite brews, but also a day to extend our deepest gratitude to hardworking coffee farmers around the world. To celebrate International Coffee Day, various...
A vast sea of pink blooms: Cosmos flowers are at their peak until mid-October
As the weather gradually cools down, it's also the season for the romantic cosmos flowers to bloom. At Fushoushan Farm, the cosmos flower buds begin to blossom around mid-September every year. When they meet the fiery sunset clouds, the sky and the flower sea together transform into a pink wonderland. To enjoy this beautiful scenery, you have to...
Up to 70% Subsidy on Accommodation in Hokkaido — Save Big on Your Trip!
This year, Japan has been hit by a series of natural disasters, including typhoons, floods, and earthquakes, all of which have affected local tourism. In early September, a massive 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck Hokkaido, leading many travelers to cancel their hotel bookings. In response, the local government announced in October that it would...
Popular matcha shop's new items: buy one get one free for the first three days
The popular Japanese matcha shop nana’s green tea has opened a new takeout specialty store on B1 of Taipei 101 Mall, grandly opening on October 1st, with a buy one get one free offer on ice cream for the first three days...
Tropical Storm Kong-rei forms; Typhoon Trami heads northeast
Moderate Typhoon Trami (No. 24, international name TRAMI), with its center located at 30.60°N, 130.70°E, is moving northeast at a speed of 54 km/h...
Typhoon Kong-rei, the 25th typhoon, has formed. Typhoon Trami is heading toward Japan—travelers, stay alert.
Typhoon Kong-rei (international name: KONG-REY), the 25th typhoon, has formed as a mild typhoon. Its center is located at 12.30°N, 142.60°E, moving in a northwest–west direction...
Super cute panda cub makes debut！ Public naming campaign highlights park attractions
A female panda cub was born at Adventure World theme park in Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan on August 14, 2018. The panda cub made her public debut on September 13, and Adventure...
The best hotel is out！Mandarin Orchard Singapore wins “Best City Hotel in Singapore” for the sixth time
The 29th annual TTG Travel Awards 2018 have been announced. Mandarin Orchard...
It’s getting cool—time for a soak in the hot springs!
As autumn arrives and the weather gradually turns cooler, it's the perfect season for a relaxing hot spring bath. If you're planning a weekend getaway but don't want to make a same-day round trip, Yilan’s Jiaoxi is an excellent choice. Here are five uniquely styled hot spring hotels...
Ultra-luxury must-visit brunch featuring lobster omelets, tomahawk pork ribs & more!
To enjoy a lazy time, you first need a laid-back place. From brunch to late-night snacks, with great lighting, ambiance, spaciousness, and ample parking, whether you want a full meal or just a light buzz, Mr. Laid-Back has it all. ...
Catch the giant Gulliver in the wild！ New attraction at the Straw Fairy Tale World
The Meinong District Office in Kaohsiung holds the “Meinong Autumn & Winter Lohas Carnival” full of local character every year in autumn and winter. This year, with straw as the theme, they’ve created a Straw Fairy Tale World where classic fairy tale characters such as the giant Gulliver, Snow White, and...
Book your flight before your hotel room – A major survey on Taiwanese travelers' travel planning behavior
To understand the overseas travel habits of Taiwanese travelers, a well-known hotel booking platform surveyed 300 Taiwanese travelers aged 18–59 who “have traveled abroad in the past year and booked flights or hotels online within the last three months”...
Must-visit IG spots for stunning golden-red autumn foliage scenery！ Eight top Japanese and Korean maple-viewing destinations
It’s that time of year again when the mountains are ablaze with colorful leaves, as they suddenly turn into vibrant shades of orange, yellow, red, and gold — simply breathtaking. A well-known hotel booking platform has specially compiled two popular autumn travel destinations among Asia-Pacific travelers...