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Spectacular fireworks all the way to the end of the year！2018 Penghu Island Carnival
The Penghu International Maritime Fireworks Festival held every year from April to June is a major tourism event. As summer vacation begins, the Penghu County Government, aiming to extend the tourism boom from the fireworks festival and in conjunction with the World’s Most Beautiful Bays Carnival, has specially organized...
Double typhoons may form in succession with unstable weather; watch out for afternoon rainfall
A tropical depression near Guam and Palau is expected to form as early as Monday, July 16, becoming Typhoon Son-Tinh, the ninth typhoon, and is the second major low-pressure system with the potential to develop into a typhoon. Located from the South China Sea to the Philippines, after forming into a tropical depression...
The Xiangshan Wetland Park is now in trial operation, offering stunning sunsets and rich biodiversity that are simply captivating.
The Xiangshan Wetland is a crucial ecological reserve in northern Taiwan for the conservation of wildlife. During low tide, visitors can see mudflats teeming with crabs and mudskippers crawling about. The Hsinchu City Government has developed this area into an ecological park and revitalized the former Meishan Security Checkpoint, transforming it into an...
Typhoon No. 9 "Son-Tinh" may form this weekend; high temperatures persist, stay protected from sun and hydrated
A tropical depression with a pressure of 1002 hPa is located at 19°N, 138°E, in the waters northwest of Guam, moving westward at 15 km/h. It could develop into Typhoon No. 9 "Son-Tinh" as early as next Monday. Predictions from various countries...
Giant Moai Statue Descends on Department Store – A Must-Visit Photo Spot in Tainan
New attractions are popping up all over Tainan, sparking a wave of excitement. Following the giant bus capsule toy machine in front of Big City in East Tainan, this summer brings a colossal “Moai statue.”...
From K-style to European flair: Five essential summer travel outfits
As summer arrives, your wardrobe should also start aligning with the season. Since taking photos for social media has become a must-do activity while traveling, your outfit choices have become increasingly important. A great outfit paired with a beautiful backdrop can make your pictures even more captivating...
The oil painting toast is super eye-catching！Six dreamy must-visit spots for photos
Recently, the oil painting toast that went viral in Korea is made by spreading colorful sauces on toast to create various cute patterns and designs, sparking an IG check-in trend. Taiwan also has many shops offering similar oil...
Japan’s HIGHBALL GARDEN Makes Its Taiwan Debut as Jim Beam HIGH & HIGH Join Forces with Ten Popular Dining Spots
Taiwan Suntory will bring the hottest Japanese event, HIGHBALL GARDEN, to Taiwan. The “HIGHBALL East vs. West Food Carnival” will take place from July 13 to July 15 at Uni-President Times Square...
Taiwan’s Stunning Beaches Ranked Among Asia’s Top 10 Holiday Destinations
When the summer travel season arrives, beach and island resorts enter their most vibrant time of year. Walking on soft, comfortable sands while enjoying the beauty of blue skies, white clouds, and the vast ocean instantly washes away worries and troubles. With...
Aerial walkway glass house with sea views and four infinity pools in Kenting
Infinity pools are a must-photograph attraction, offering a healing and carefree experience as you soak in the pool where water meets the sky, gazing at the endless ocean. Kenting, a resort destination in southern Taiwan, boasts numerous accommodations featuring infinity pools and sea views...
A million sea urchins on the move – A marine spectacle spotted in Kenting
Taiwan is surrounded by the sea and boasts a rich and diverse marine ecosystem. Recently, divers exploring the waters off Houpihu in Kenting discovered an extraordinary phenomenon in the animal kingdom: thousands upon thousands of sea urchins migrating en masse...
The Sister Property of the Popular Fairy-Tale Café: A European-Style Garden Homestay in Hualien Debuts
The fairy-tale café "Mr. Sam Café" that recently went viral online gained fame for its architectural exterior that looks like a dreamy house straight out of a fairy tale. Even before its official opening, it attracted many netizens and passersby...
So much fun you won’t want to go home — Qijin Black Sand Art Festival with free admission
Where to go in the scorching summer? The “2018 Qijin Black Sand Art Festival,” themed “Kaohsiung — A Place I Don’t Want to Leave,” features 14 unique sand sculptures, along with two major events: the “Beach Cleanup Treasure Hunt EDM Party” and the “Sunshine Youth Sports Party.”
The Bedside Fabric Strip Holds Secrets: Five Hidden Features in Hotel Rooms
Many people choose upscale hotels to reward themselves while traveling, yet most are unaware that hotel rooms hold numerous secrets—including why hotels place a long fabric strip at the foot of the bed? Many areas in a room harbor high levels of bacteria...
Tim Ho Wan makes its debut at the Princess Cruises booth, with more deals at the Summer Travel Exhibition
The largest summer travel event, the "2018 Taipei International Summer Travel Exhibition" (2018 Summer Travel Exhibition), will be held from July 20 to...
Chewy, meaty, and uniquely sauced — Taiwan’s 6 most popular rice ball snacks
Rice balls are one of Taiwan’s most iconic rice-based foods, and their flavors actually vary by region. Broadly, they can be divided into central and southern styles, differing greatly in both preparation and appearance. Central-style rice balls often take the shape of ingots or circles, with fillings typically made of pork and diced bamboo shoots; southern-style ones are mostly steamed, usually featuring simple pork fillings.
Golden fireflies shimmer like a galaxy of stars – a must-visit dreamy summer spot in Japan
Fireflies twinkling in the night are truly enchanting. During their season, they can be spotted in many areas across Taiwan. However, at Tenno Hachiman Shrine in Okayama, Japan, there lives an extremely rare species of golden firefly...
As low as just NT$699！ Early-bird deals on winter flights by budget airlines
The early-bird promotion for Tigerair Taiwan’s 2018 winter schedule will go on sale at 10:00 AM on Monday, July 16. There will be two rounds of sales in total, with one-way airfares starting from a tax-exclusive minimum of NT$699. This promotion covers...
MSPC design evolves again！The new Qㄊ克纱笾欠⒈泶合慕茏餍缕
Japanese Osaka-based artisan brand MSPC has a new creation！This time, the Qㄊ克纱笾欠⒈泶合男缕罚 pushes the classic OVER series of MSPC to new heights. Since the brand’s founding in 1994, the OVER series...
Easily capture stunning foreign-style landscapes: Top 10 must-visit attractions in Tainan
Known as the food capital of Taiwan, Tainan’s historic city not only boasts a wealth of ancient architecture, delicious street food, and photogenic hotspots, but also hides many fun natural attractions. Whether along the coast or in the suburbs, from mountain and sea views to lake scenery...