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Transforming an old house into a trendy design hotel located in an old courtyard home in Beijing
Revitalizing old buildings has been a recent trend in spatial design. Situated in a traditional Beijing courtyard-style building, this structure has been transformed into a modern design hotel. At first glance, the exterior looks like an old mansion, while the interior decoration primarily features a minimalist wooden style...
Beijing’s cross-oceanic charcoal-grilled lamb leg — you need to book in advance and then grill and slice it yourself on the spot!
I’d heard that a grilled lamb leg restaurant had opened in Taichung and thought it sounded pretty interesting. Before heading out in the morning, I left a message on the shop’s Facebook page to reserve a table and asked to pre-order a whole lamb leg. The Beijing-accented owner called back and said he could pre-cook it to medium rare for me. That evening in Taichung, our dinner was set. I’d recommend making a reservation if you want to try the lamb leg — if you just walk in, you might...
Embrace autumn: Beijing’s maple leaves are turning red and ginkgo trees are glowing yellow — let’s take a stroll through the capital together!
September 23 this year marks the “Autumn Equinox” in the 24 solar terms, signifying that autumn is already halfway over. The autumn climate in many cities across the mainland is also becoming more distinct. For those planning to visit Beijing, now is the perfect time to explore the city.
World’s busiest airport: Beijing Capital Airport tops global list, surpassing Atlanta
The Swiss International Airports Association recently released rankings of global airports based on passenger traffic and cargo volume, with the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in the United States once again taking the top spot — marking its 12th consecutive year holding this honor. Among the world’s top 10 busiest airports by passenger traffic, four are in the U.S., three in Asia, and two in Europe. Additionally, an international association has assessed that Beijing Capital Airport, currently ranked second, could overtake Atlanta and become the world’s busiest airport as early as 2016.
Latest updates on the 2022 Beijing Ditan Temple Fair, to be held at the Flower Expo Park’s Blossom Hall
Entering its third edition, the Beijing Ditan Cultural Temple Fair · Taipei Journey will take place from February 20 to 29 at the Blossom Hall of the Flower Expo Park. This year, in addition to performances by masters of intangible cultural heritage, there will also be a variety of famous Beijing snacks, allowing visitors to experience Beijing through their taste buds.
The Palace Museum in Beijing has implemented a "real-name ticketing system," preventing Taiwanese visitors without their Mainland Travel Permit for Taiwan Residents (Taiwan Compatriot Permit) from purchasing tickets and entering.
Starting on the 13th, the Palace Museum in Beijing has begun enforcing a real-name ticketing system, requiring visitors to present identification documents to buy tickets. In the future, Taiwanese travelers wishing to visit the museum will be unable to purchase tickets without their Taiwan Compatriot Permit.
Beijing's world's largest airport completed to reduce passengers' time navigating terminals
The under-construction "Beijing New Airport" may currently be the world's largest airport, built to meet Beijing's growing air transport demand, with an estimated opening in 2019.
If you can't come, I'll go instead? Liuhe Night Market sets up stalls in Beijing during the May Day holiday
To seize business opportunities during the mainland's May Day holiday, 33 vendors from Kaohsiung’s Liuhe Night Market have set up stalls in Beijing. Through food sales and cultural exchange performances, they aim to bring people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait closer together. Some vendors said that the number of mainland tourists visiting Liuhe Night Market has recently dropped noticeably, so taking the opportunity to promote their offerings in Beijing during the holiday is a good chance.
The world’s first Simpson's flagship store opens in Beijing's Sanlitun Brand Introduction
The American cartoon *The Simpsons* may not have that many fans in Taiwan, but related merchandise is still loved by many. According to the Lonely Planet website, the world’s first new *Simpsons* flagship store opened on May 5 in Beijing.
The Peking duck master "Yuan Chaoying" is visiting Taiwan to present authentic crispy-skinned, tender Peking duck
Yuan Chaoying, a renowned Peking duck chef in China and also the regional executive chef of Beijing cuisine at Kerry Hotel Beijing, is making a special appearance in Taiwan. From the evening of August 18th to August 28th, you can enjoy the chef’s “two ways to eat one duck” at Shang Palace in Taipei Far Eastern Plaza Hotel, Shangri-La. The price is NT$2,600 per duck.
Don’t get scammed: The four big pitfalls of Beijing’s one-day group tours — sing “It’s Not That Simple” to intimidate spending
Even as authorities continue to crack down, illegal one-day tour groups in Beijing boldly solicit tourists during the National Day holiday, offering exciting all-inclusive itineraries for as low as 50 to 100 RMB. In reality, not only will you fail to visit the attractions listed on the itinerary, but you might also fall into all four traps and suffer a major financial blow to your wallet.
The 2nd Business District Awards: Taichung’s Xinshe and Tianjin Districts Win Gold, Fine Arts Promenade Shopping Street Takes Silver
Taichung boasts a diverse range of business districts, including those focused on nature, culture, and shopping, offering visitors a variety of travel options. The results of the 2nd Business District Awards, organized by the Economic Development Bureau of Taichung City Government, have recently been announced. Among them, the Xinshe Business District and Tianjin Business District have been honored with the Gold Award, while the Fine Arts Promenade Shopping Street has received the Silver Award.
Introduction to Tianjin Shangri-La Hotel: 302 guest rooms, price list
The 85th hotel of Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts today grandly opens in Tianjin, the largest port city in North China. Tianjin Shangri-La Hotel has 302 guest rooms, located in the Hedong New District by the Haihe River, overlooking the iconic historic riverside buildings along the Haihe...
Rumor spreads that Tianjin-bound flight disappears from radar; airline sues netizen
Today (26th), TransAsia Airways reported online that flight FE107 from Songshan to Tianjin issued a Mayday (distress signal) over Pinglin Mountain area and then disappeared from radar. The airline also urgently contacted the real-time flight dynamic monitoring system, stating that it was “completely fabricated.” Meanwhile, in the afternoon, it also filed a report with the aviation police.
Taichung Tianjin Road Clothesline Festival: Over 300 stores holding clearance sales, millions of spring/summer clothing items starting at 10% off
The annual Taichung "Tianjin Road Clothesline Festival" kicks off on August 2 on Tianjin Road, with over 300 member stores holding clearance sales. Millions of spring/summer clothing items are slashed to 10% off, and there’s a special zone with thousands of clothing items available for a flat rate of just NT$50 each. Customers who spend NT$100 or more can also collect points to redeem food vouchers. The organizers have thoughtfully set up air-conditioned special sale areas, and on August 9 (Friday), they will even “air-drop” 1,000 shopping vouchers for clothing, allowing customers to use them directly for discounts.
The Raffles Hotel Tianjin opens — enjoy the Pearl of the Bohai Sea from just 1,288 RMB (including breakfast)
As one of China’s four municipalities directly under the central government, Tianjin is the largest coastal open city in northern China. Blessed with a prime location, it boasts numerous natural and historical-cultural attractions. Just a two-hour drive from the capital Beijing, whether you make Tianjin your travel base or visit it from Beijing, transportation is extremely convenient. This year, the renowned Raffles Hotel has grandly opened in Tianjin, launching an opening promotion to celebrate its debut.
Check in without going to the airport: Tianjin Binhai Airport opens 5 city lounges
The number of city lounges set up by Tianjin Binhai International Airport in different cities has reached 10. To provide more convenient services for travelers, starting today, city lounges in five different cities in Hebei Province—Tangshan, Baoding, Langfang, Baigou, and Shengfang—have officially begun operations. Passengers can now check in here and then take a shuttle bus directly to the airport for boarding.
Far Eastern Air offers 20 online deals; up to NT$15,000 off on Taipei Songshan to Tianjin routes
The 2015 Taipei International Travel Fair concluded on November 9, and Far Eastern Air has launched an online travel fair as a follow-up. From now until November 30, the airline is offering deals on flights from northern, central, and southern Taiwan to outlying islands, as well as 12 cross-strait routes, in addition to group hotel Hua She Business Hotel. In total, there will be over 20 discounted products, and travelers also have the chance to win air ticket prizes.
Air Quality Ranking of 74 Mainland Cities: First-Tier Cities Beijing and Tianjin Tied for 65th Place (Second from Bottom)
"Air quality" in mainland China has always been an important consideration for many travelers. According to data released by China's Ministry of Environmental Protection, among the 74 major cities in China this June, the 10 cities with the worst air quality (ranked 74th to 65th) were Tangshan, Xingtai, Handan, Jinan, Baoding, Zhengzhou,
Challenge Taiwanese potstickers at the Chinese cuisine chain "Dumpling King" – must-try dishes include dumplings and Tianjin rice
The Chinese cuisine chain "Dumpling King," which sells 2 million dumplings daily in Japan, is finally opening its first store in Taiwan on April 20. To maintain the same quality as in Japan, the flour used to make dumpling wrappers and noodles is imported from Hokkaido, Japan, and a dedicated factory has been set up in Pingtung for production.