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Dreamy homestays that rival Studio Ghibli scenes — top 5 firefly-viewing spots
Every year during the transition between spring and summer, it’s firefly season in most parts of Taiwan. The grasslands and forests glow like a dream, perfect for calming the mind. Scenic accommodation areas across the island also come alive with fluttering lights, joining in the lively...
A vast sea of golden yellow flowers—dreamy, photogenic, free to visit, and featuring calla lilies by the sea
Besides the white calla lilies of Yangmingshan's Zhuzihu and the colorful calla lilies in Taoyuan, the yellow calla lily fields in Waipu, known as “Taichung’s Zhuzihu,” also offer a stunningly vibrant floral spectacle. The expansive golden-yellow sea of calla lilies captivates passersby...
Two Nominations for Taiwan's Low-Cost Carrier in the Running for 2018 Travel Industry Oscars
The "World Travel Awards," known as the Oscars of the travel industry, has recently announced the list of nominees for various categories. Tigerair Taiwan, a low-cost carrier under China Airlines, has made its first nomination this year. It will compete for the titles of Asia’s Leading Low-Cost Airline and Asia’s Leading Low-Cost Airline – Efficiency Performance, potentially becoming a source of pride for Taiwan.
Weekend Make-Up Work Small Joy: Buy-One-Get-One-Free Coffee Deals
To welcome the five-day Children's Day and Qingming Festival holiday, Saturday, March 31st is a make-up workday across Taiwan, leaving many office workers feeling down and gloomy. However, to lift everyone's spirits, chain coffee shops including Starbucks, TASTY, Dyna, and...
Children’s Qingming Holiday Guide: Top 6 Flower Viewing Spots in Tainan
Tainan bursts into bloom across all four seasons, adding color to the corners of this cultural capital. In spring, the city is especially dazzling with its diverse array of flowers. Here’s a list of the top six flower viewing spots in Tainan. Don’t miss the chance to enjoy the beautiful blossoms during the five-day Children’s Day holiday. ...
Spend the Qingming holiday with your family at Green Expo 2018 – Top 5 Family-Friendly Stays
The 2018 Yilan Green Expo was grandly held at the Dongshan River Eco Park. To encourage low-carbon travel, visitors can enter for free by showing their public transport ticket stubs. There’s also a combined two-park ticket package with the Traditional Arts Park. The Dong...
You Can Capture Exotic Landscapes Without Going Abroad: Five European-Style Scenic Spots in Miaoli
Taiwan has many exotic scenic spots, with European-style architecture and estates attracting numerous visitors. Miaoli can be considered an area densely packed with European-style attractions, including castle structures, romantic churches, and countryside manors — perfect backdrops for beautiful photos. Visitors might want to plan a trip to Miaoli during their holidays.
Holiday Travel Guide: 7 Themed Tours in New Taipei
Planning to travel during the Children’s Day and Tomb Sweeping Day holidays? New Taipei’s 7 themed tours let parents and kids engage all their senses—sight, sound, smell, taste, touch, and heart—enjoying food, fun, and adventure all in one go. ...
The breathtaking night cherry blossoms resemble a scene from Avatar — the world’s finest cherry blossoms at Takayama Castle Ruins
Takayama, Nagano Prefecture, Japan, is a historic town with 700 years of heritage, boasts a richly diverse natural landscape. Takayama Castle Ruins Park is a nationally renowned cherry blossom viewing spot, attracting around 400,000 domestic and international visitors each year. The cherry blossoms at Takayama Castle Ruins...
A Michelin-recommended historic Japanese-era restaurant and a hipster café: No. 1 Grain Silo
Located in Songshan District, Taipei, No. 1 Grain Silo was renovated from Taipei’s first grain silo built during the Japanese colonial period. Its uniquely historic space and ambiance, along with signature dishes such as whole roasted Gui Ding chicken and bone-in short rib noodles, have earned No. 1 Grain Silo...
Must-see highlights of snow-white blossoms: Top 10 fringe flower spots across Taiwan in spring
In spring, as various flowers bloom—delicate pink cherry blossoms, purple wisteria, and elegant azaleas—another seasonal wonder begins: the so-called "April snow." Before the tung blossoms appear, white fringe flowers burst into bloom, covering the trees in central and northern...
Wisteria and fireflies bloom together – don’t miss the stunning views at this firefly park
Every spring-to-summer transition is the season when fireflies appear in great numbers, and you can search for their magical twinkling lights in the dark forests. Located in Chiayi, Rainbow Encounter Eco Village is Taiwan’s most densely populated firefly viewing spot...
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Enjoy jungle landscapes in the city: 5 must-visit forest-themed restaurants for healing and photos
In recent years, flower-and-plant-themed cafes and restaurants have been on the rise. Diners not only care about the deliciousness of the food but also take the decor and appearance into consideration—to capture beautiful photos. Here are five forest-themed restaurants, each...
All Kinds of Scenarios Are Here: Five One-Day Itinerary Routes in Changhua
Changhua has become a popular check-in destination, featuring European-style manors, cafés, flower sea attractions, and many fairy-tale-like photo spots that attract many tourists and netizens to visit. Below are five one-day itinerary routes that include...
Exploding with flavor and ultra-thick for a visually stunning experience: Four IG-viral popular toasts
Having toast for breakfast is a morning habit for many. Starting the day with a hearty first meal brings a sense of happiness that sets the mood for the entire day. Nowadays, more and more eateries are offering ultra-generous toast brunches, with real ingredients...
Breathtaking Pink Fields: Japan’s Six Must-See Shibazakura Spots
Japan’s cherry blossom season is in full swing, with regions like Kanto and Kansai already in bloom. In Hokkaido, where the latitude is higher, the flowers bloom later. Besides pink and white cherry blossoms such as Somei Yoshino and Oshima, shibazakura (moss phlox) is also a must-see highlight. Hundreds of thousands...
Unstable weather ahead！The Meteorological Bureau issues an instant alert for afternoon showers
The weather on the afternoon of the 27th is relatively unstable, with localized brief showers expected in northern areas in the afternoon. There is also a chance of localized brief showers in mountainous regions across the island. Be sure to carry rain gear when going out. ...
Not just a sea of ten thousand cherry blossoms—three must-see spots in Sanchi
Located near the North Coast, New Taipei’s Sanchi area features the Sansheng Trail with its ten thousand cherry trees. Every spring, the beautiful streambanks are covered with blooming pink cherry blossoms, creating one of the most enchanting sights in the region. But aside from enjoying the cherry blossoms on the Sansheng Trail...
World’s Largest MUJI Store Opens in Osaka with a Hipster-Style Food Market
The well-known Japanese brand “MUJI,” which takes care of every detail of life, previously expanded its flagship store in Tokyo’s Yurakucho district to create the first MUJI outlet with a “produce section.” Now, it has gone even further by opening a new flagship store at AEON MALL Kita-Hanada in Osaka X:...