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Popular Korean drama "Goblin" summoning scene location – Munjeonjin Breakwater, where visitors flock to take photos
The hit Korean drama "Goblin," starring Gong Yoo, left many scenes deeply etched in viewers’ memories, but none more unforgettable than the moment in the first episode when the female lead, Ji Eun-tak (played by Kim Go-eun), first summons the Goblin at Munjeonjin...
Over a million stalactites hang overhead — Address of Okinawa’s Gyokusendo Cave, not for those with trypophobia
The blue skies, ocean waters, and sunshine of Okinawa have always been draws for travelers. But hidden within Okinawa’s caves lies a massive treasure trove of stalactites — “Gyokusendo,” which boasts a rich collection of stone pillars, stalagmites, and stalactites, totaling over one million in all. Walking among these natural wonders
Highly recommended movie "The Grand Budapest Hotel" – check in now for instant fun
During World War II, the "Grand Budapest Hotel" was the most famous and prestigious hotel from top to bottom, frequented by high society and political elites who all vied to stay there, often making rooms hard to come by. But getting a room at the "Grand Budapest Hotel"...
What’s the difference between Qimen Xiangluo, Mao Feng, and Jinzhen? Which one tastes better? An introduction to the flavor characteristics of Qimen black tea
Many people are familiar with Qimen black tea, one of the world’s three great black teas. Produced in Qimen, known as the hometown of black tea in China, its fame has long spread overseas. Qimen black tea is highly nutritious, and with advanced production techniques, the beneficial components in the tea have gradually increased. However, Qimen black tea is divided into three types:
Shanghai issues notice on the reopening of Shanghai Disneyland and Disneytown, including business hours
Two days ago, after visitors who had been to Shanghai Disneyland tested positive for COVID-19, the park immediately announced its closure and conducted nucleic acid testing for guests. Earlier this afternoon, Shanghai Disney Resort issued a notice: Shanghai Disneyland and Disneytown will reopen starting from November 3, 2021 (Wednesday)
President Xi Jinping’s favorite Qingfeng Steamed Buns are being sold at Kaohsiung’s “Beijing Specialties Week,” where Huguo Temple Snacks are also a hit
The 3rd “Beijing Specialties Week” will kick off at Kaohsiung’s Banana Pier on February 13. Over the six-day exhibition period, it will gather 25 renowned time-honored Beijing restaurants, including Quanjude, Bianyifang, and Qingfeng Steamed Buns, as well as dozens of traditional handicraft vendors, allowing the public to enjoy authentic Beijing flavors without traveling all the way to Beijing.
75% discount on official website bookings for five-star luxury hotel: Langham Place Beijing Capital Airport
Text by Chi Binghui. The Langham Hotels Group has long been renowned for its five-star hotels. Following the opening of the Langham Shanghai, Xintiandi this year, the “Langham Place Beijing Capital Airport” will also grandly open in late August. It enjoys a convenient and...
A Magical Night at the Forbidden City: The Palace Museum in Beijing Opens to the Public for Its First Ever Nighttime Visit in 94 Years
On the occasion of its 90th anniversary, the Palace Museum in Beijing has decided to open more areas to visitors. These include the newly restored Cining Palace and Shoukang Palace, as well as the Donghua Gate city wall and the Southeast Watchtower, increasing the accessible area to 65%. In addition, the museum will attempt its first-ever nighttime opening.
Air China announces launch of nonstop flights from Beijing to Hawaii, becoming the only airline offering direct service to Hawaii
Air China recently announced that it will launch nonstop flights between Beijing and Hawaii on January 21, 2014, making it the only airline to offer direct flights from Beijing to Hawaii. Taiwanese travelers can also connect via China Southern Airlines in Guangzhou and extend their journey to major Australian cities such as Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Auckland.
Beijing Embraces Green, Low-Carbon Cycling Tourism: Explore Historic Hutongs in Dongcheng District
Rivaling Kaohsiung’s C-Bike and Taipei’s U-Bike, Beijing has also embraced the green, low-carbon tourism trend in recent years. Pedaling through the alleys and hutongs of this millennia-old capital, visitors can admire centuries-old architecture, savor Beijing’s unique delicacies, and when tired, take a leisurely stroll under the shade of trees with their bikes.
Fewer mainland tourists coming to Taiwan? Really? Air China switches to smaller aircraft on Beijing-Taipei route
With Tsai Ing-wen about to assume the presidency, there have been ongoing rumors that the mainland "intends" to reduce the number of mainland tourists visiting Taiwan. Coincidentally, China's largest state-owned airline, Air China, has recently confirmed that starting from July this year, it will replace the A330-300 aircraft on the Taipei–Beijing golden route with a 737-800 model.
A global one-day living circle is no longer a dream — in the future, it will only take 4 hours to fly from Beijing to Los Angeles
A global one-day living circle is no longer a dream — in the future, it will only take 4 hours to fly from Beijing to Los Angeles
"Asia's Third Universal Studios" to Land in Beijing – When Is the Official Opening Date?
Another Universal Studios site in Asia is now expected to be added. Universal Studios USA has confirmed plans to invest in building the third Asian Universal Studios in Beijing, with completion and operation targeted for 2019.
Beijing Cultural Temple Fair Debuts in Taiwan with Models Wearing Modern Cheongsams in Fashion Show
Following its first appearance in Taiwan last year, this year’s Beijing Ditan Cultural Temple Fair has moved to the Taipei Taipei Expo Park’s Butterfly Pavilion at Yuanshan, and has been expanded to include the Changdian Temple Fair, featuring over 70 booths offering specialty products and authentic Beijing snacks, as well as multiple intangible cultural heritage stalls displaying exquisite and unique Beijing crafts such as silk flowers and snuff bottles.
Taiwan is swept up in a Peking duck craze! The secret weapon at The Regent Taipei is homemade sweet bean sauce
Do you love Peking duck? Major star-rated hotels in Taiwan have recently seen a surge in Peking duck popularity. Peking duck involves slicing roasted duck meat and skin, then wrapping it with cucumber, scallions, and sweet bean sauce in thin pancakes. Among these, the sweet bean sauce is arguably one of the keys to whether Peking duck tastes good. Li Xianghua, the chef of Yi Yuan Beijing Cuisine at The Westin Taipei The Regent, revealed that The Regent Taipei has a unique sweet bean sauce that is the soul of its Peking duck.
Singing with a candle-lit tray in the mouth—Beijing’s cultural temple fair evening show wows the crowd with “Lantern Drum” performance
This year, Beijing’s cultural temple fair has once again made a grand move to the Butterfly Pavilion at Taipei’s Yuanshan Flower Expo Park. Tonight (5th), a special Lantern Festival evening gala was held. Hosted by former legislators Lei Qian and Hou Guanqun, the event featured stunning performances such as the traditional Beijing “Lantern Drum” act, an acrobatic medley, crosstalk, and lively entertainment by the Magic Family, drawing an audience of over a thousand.
The Taipei Lantern Festival is infused with folk charm as the renowned “Beijing Ditan Temple Fair” comes to Taiwan and debuts at the Taipei Expo Park.
The Taipei Lantern Festival runs from the 7th to the 16th at the Taipei Expo Park. To enrich the festival’s offerings, the Taipei City Bureau of Economic Development has invited the famous “Beijing Ditan Temple Fair” to Taiwan for the first time this year. The event will feature 60 booths, allowing visitors to enjoy not only the sea of lanterns along Zhongshan North Road and the diverse array of special lantern displays in the Taipei Expo Park...
Limited to autumn — Ginkgo leaves falling with the wind usher in Beijing’s golden fans and golden avenues
Many say that among the four seasons in Beijing, summer is hot, winter is cold, autumn is the shortest, yet also the most beautiful. When autumn arrives, besides the maple woods at Fragrant Hills gradually turning a splash of red to form a magnificent sight, now as deep autumn sets in, the ginkgo trees in Beijing also slowly change from green to golden yellow — the best time for appreciation. Watching the little golden fans flutter down one by one to form a spectacular golden carpet is a unique view you can’t find elsewhere.
Three major themed attractions are highly anticipated: Shanghai Disneyland, Beijing Universal Studios, and Shanghai Dream Center.
In addition to Shanghai Disneyland's upcoming opening in spring 2016, Universal Studios has also announced plans to build the world’s largest Universal Studios park in Beijing, expected to open in 2019. The construction of multiple globally renowned large-scale theme parks, including Shanghai Disneyland, Beijing Universal Studios, and Shanghai Dream Center, is also bringing high expectations for new tourism trends in mainland China.
The snacks under the imperial city are all authentically local, each brimming with "Beijing flavor."
Beijing’s street snacks consist of three major categories: Han Chinese flavors, Hui Muslim flavors, and imperial court flavors, resulting in an extremely diverse range of types and tastes. Especially due to their unique location right under the imperial city, Beijing snacks are more or less infused with an element of refinement...