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Stand-up paddleboarding is super thrilling – Four Highlights of the Love River Water Carnival
Beat the summer heat at the Love River in Kaohsiung during the nine-day “Love River Water Carnival,” which runs from Saturday, June 30 to Sunday, July 8. The event features a series of exciting activities...
Typhoon Prapiroon forms; high temperature alert issued for heat and dehydration prevention
Typhoon Prapiroon (international name: PRAPIROON), the seventh typhoon of the season, formed on June 29. It is a mild typhoon currently located at 19.90°N, 129.80°E, situated to the southeast of Taiwan...
Summer Travel Alert: 25 Problematic Travel Agencies Blacklisted
With the peak summer vacation travel season upon us, many families plan trips during this period. To protect the rights and interests of travelers, the Tourism Bureau under the Ministry of Transportation and Communications has, in accordance with Article 43 of the Development of Tourism Act, announced a list of travel agencies that need to be monitored or avoided between January 23, 2018, and June 28, 2018...
Instagram-worthy picturesque landscapes: Seven blue wonderlands in Hualien
Hualien boasts stunning natural scenery, with vast seas in front, rolling mountains behind, and numerous wetland landscapes in between—perfect for capturing picture-perfect photos that look like oil paintings. ...
Magical Photo Shoots in Light-and-Shadow Tokyo: 5 Highlights of the 360° Dreamlike Visual Exhibition
Events and performances planned, staged, and produced by Japan’s most renowned creative company NAKED have attracted over 2 million attendees to date. This marks their first overseas special exhibition, now coming to Taipei. The opening ceremony...
20-meter water slide is a real eye-catcher！Grass sliding and other new family-friendly play hotspots
The recreational hill of Zhonghe Yuanshan Park, known as an "urban forest," officially opened at the end of June！In addition to the super eye-catching 20-meter-high terrazzo-painted water slide, the recreational hill also features children’s swings, accessible merry-go-rounds, climbing nets, children’s...
Sleep in a sea of books: A charming secondhand bookstore hostel in Tainan
Want to sleep surrounded by the scent of books? Besides Tokyo’s “Book and Bed Tokyo,” a hostel built around the concept of “a place you can live in and read books,” the ?Ji Bookinn in Tainan can also make this dream come true...
The romantic beauty of a European-style garden is off the charts – one more new hotspot for Instagram-worthy photos!
Hidden in Nantou is a secret garden brimming with European countryside charm. It’s a garden-style European restaurant called Songtao Garden, featuring European architecture and landscaping, serving European cuisine. When the lights come on at night, it feels like stepping into...
Godzilla Special Exhibition Makes Global Debut in Taiwan First Stop Here — Six Must-See Photo Spots Revealed
Organized by Japanese film company Toho, the large-scale Godzilla exhibition “Godzilla: King of the Monsters Special Exhibition,” held outside Japan for the first time, has landed at Songshan Cultural and Creative Park. This exhibition brings together classic Godzilla models from every generation, movie...
Taiwan also has a waterway museum—this national heritage site has been restored into a new attraction
The national heritage site “Former Tainan Waterway” is one of Taiwan’s rare cultural assets that combines natural ecology and history. The entire site includes the “Water Source Area” and the “Purification Pool Area.” In addition to the already restored and open Purification Pool Area, the Water Source Area is also...
Breathtaking coastal views rivaling those of Hualien and Taitung — Hidden gem coffee shops along Kaohsiung’s shoreline
The east coast boasts vast fields and ultra-wide panoramic sea views, with seaside cafes and homestays exuding a strong vacation vibe. Now, you can enjoy such scenery without traveling all the way to Hualien and Taitung. Located in Gushan District, Kaohsiung, the “La Jia He N...” cafe offers stunning seaside views, and its heavily wooden decor also carries a distinct tropical charm.
Taiwan’s Longest Slide – A New Landmark with a Panoramic View of the Hamasen District
A super-long slide facility, approximately 79 meters in length, has been installed in the historical area of Hamasen in Kaohsiung on Dianjiu Street Lane 60. Surpassing the roughly 75-meter slide at Changhua’s Baiguo Mountain Scenic Area, it has become the longest—and quite rare—...
Foodie Yeh Yilan reveals her top five hidden gourmet itineraries
A survey by a well-known online hotel booking platform found that over 64% of travelers worldwide want to try more local cuisine during their trips. Booking.com, in collaboration with food and travel writer Yeh Yilan, has unveiled the “Five...
Tokyo One Piece Summer Festival Limited-Time Menu and Merchandise
‘ONE PIECE’’s first-ever theme park, “Tokyo One Piece Tower,” offers a variety of surprises and joyful experiences every year. This summer, it will grandly launch the summer festival “TOKYO PIRATES FESTIVAL 2018”...
Japanese Tonin Ramen launches trial operations in Taiwan with mandatory free noodle refill
Currently, about 20 Japanese ramen chain brands have set up shops in Taiwan. Since Ippudo Ramen’s arrival, it has sparked a ramen craze. Recently, the popular ramen "Tonin Ramen," originating from Kyoto’s Ichijoji area, will also open its first...
Not just Frozen fans' dream come true—Tokyo Disney expands with three new themed lands
Good news for Japan travel and Disney enthusiasts—the Tokyo DisneySea has announced an expansion plan, with a ¥250 billion renovation project set to debut Frozen, Tangled, and Peter Pan in 2022...
Don't fear heatstroke on summer trips: Top 10 essential cooling tips
With scorching summers and the holiday season upon us, many people are planning overseas trips or beach outings. Under the blazing sun, it's easy to suffer from heatstroke, which can disrupt your journey. Here are ten effective ways to beat the heat—travelers might want to take notes.
Mini Shiba Inu and Mt. Fuji photos are endless – Top 6 healing and popular ice treats
In addition to traditional old-school shaved ice shops, in recent years there have been more and more unique ice treats, ranging from refined and artistic styles to ultra-cute and adorable options, offering ice lovers more choices. These desserts come with richly textured shaved ice drizzled with sauces...
Ride through the Totoro Tunnel!* Taiwan’s only new railway bicycle attraction
The rail bike, which became a huge hit in South Korea, is now available in Taiwan too. Last year, Miaoli County Government launched a Slow City movement and an Old Mountain Line RAILBIKE project, taking advantage of the scenic views along the old railway tracks and...
A Grand Collection of European Romantic Elements – Taiwan’s Most Dreamy IG Photo Spot
Taichung is home to Taiwan’s most enchanting French-style estate venue, “Xin Zhi Fang Ting,” located in the outskirts of the city. The park features expansive European-style gardens, including fairy-tale architecture, romantic landscaping, and vast meadows, all radiating a strong...