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Another hidden eagle rock peak wonderland！ Endless photos of canyon seascape beauty
Within Kenting National Park lies a unique landscape formed by coral reef rocks — Sheding Nature Park, covering an area of 128.7 hectares. It conserves a variety of flora and fauna, limestone caves, as well as grassy meadows covered in lush greenery,...
July and Ansheng: Film Locations That Depict a Journey Between Wandering and Settling
The 2016 Golden Horse Awards double Best Actress-winning film “July and Ansheng” garnered much attention. In the movie, aside from the protagonists’ hometown being in Zhenjiang, their adulthood in Beijing also serves as a key setting. Other city streets such as Nanjing, Shanghai, Suichang in Zhejiang, Changchun, and Tibet also appear on screen. The film also uses numerous travel scenes to portray the contrasting traits of stability and wandering between the two characters through shifting settings.
World Heritage Site Transformed into a Light Sculpture Spectacle: Nijo Castle Cherry Blossom Festival, the World’s Most Stunning
Japan’s cherry blossom season has begun. Kyoto’s cherry blossom spots are not only romantic but also possess a unique charm under the influence of the ancient city. Kyoto’s most anticipated popular event, the “Nijo Castle Cherry Blossom Festival,” allows visitors to admire over 50 varieties and more than 300 prized cherry blossom trees, including Somei Yoshino and Yae-zakura, within the World Heritage Site of Nijo Castle...
Over 300 stalls to explore — a new night market hotspot bathed in romantic lights
The Wenshin Tourist Night Market, which accompanied Taichung residents for 20 years, was once one of the must-visit local destinations. Even after it closed in 2014, many food lovers still missed it dearly. Years later, in March this year, it relocated to Huancheng Road and reopened under a new identity as the “Huancheng Night Market...”
Explosion of Yoshino cherry blossoms at Yangmingshan’s Orange Café surrounded by sakura sea
When thinking of viewing cherry blossoms at Yangmingshan, besides the popular Pingjing Street Lane 42, Pingjing Street Lane 93’s Neicuo Creek Sakura Corridor is also an absolutely stunning spot where the cherry blossoms are in full bloom. The Orange Café located here recently...
All the breathtaking natural beauty of forests and mountains is right here — Taiwan’s top seven forest recreation areas
Surrounded by ocean on all sides, Taiwan boasts spectacular maritime landscapes. But beyond its island charm, its unique geographical location along the Pacific Ring of Fire and its climate have nurtured rich forest resources. Here's a guide to some must-visit forest recreation areas around Taiwan...
Earthquake strikes Taiwan’s Chiayi – a magnitude 5.2 tremor felt across the island
At 17:22 on March 20, a magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck Dapu Township in Chiayi County. The quake was felt across the western half of southern Miaoli and parts of Hualien, Taitung, and Penghu. The quake registered as magnitude 5 in Chiayi and Tainan, magnitude 3 to 4 in Yunlin and Kaohsiung...
Vast fields of golden rapeseed flowers create a dreamy spectacle — Japan's top 8 rapeseed flower spots
In spring, when flowers bloom in full splendor, traveling to Japan offers not only cherry blossom viewing but also the must-see beauty of rapeseed flower fields in March and April. The vast seas of golden blooms are incredibly healing, and when paired with expansive blue skies and white clouds, the scenery is simply intoxicating...
A great spot to view fireflies and sea of clouds — a new attraction on the bamboo forest hiking trail
New leisure trails have been added along Highway 18 to Alishan. Following the completion and opening of barrier-free facilities at Yuantan Nature Ecology Park, the Alishan Forest Recreation Area Administration completed in 2018 another recreational facility located in Gongxing Village, Fanlu Township, at the 49.5 km mark on Highway 18, connecting to...
Complete a day trip to Longtan’s four major attractions—enjoy flower seas and night views in one day
Lupines, commonly planted in tea gardens, bloom every spring, dotting the mountains and creating a stunning landscape. The Dabeikeng Leisure Agriculture Area in Longtan, Taoyuan, is a perfect spot to admire lupine seas. On-site, you’ll find golden lupine fields resembling flower carpets...
Dreamlike Scenic Spots: Taiwan Also Makes the List – Top 10 Most Beautiful Spring Cities in the World
Spring is the season when flowers bloom in full glory, and across the world, vibrant blossoms create stunningly colorful landscapes. In addition to the dazzling cherry blossoms that cover the globe, turning the earth pink, other blooms such as jacaranda and wisteria also put on a remarkable...
A great spot to admire sea of clouds and fireflies — a new scenic hiking trail in the bamboo forest
A new leisure trail has been added along Taiwan Provincial Highway 18 leading to Alishan. Following the completion and opening of the user-friendly facilities at Yuantan Nature Ecology Park, the Alishan Management Office further completed in 2018 a recreational facility located in Gongxing Village, Fanlu Township, at the 49.5 km mark on Highway 18, connecting to...
Cherry blossom season at Fushoushan Farm is here – Japan-style pink and white blooms are bursting into full bloom
Fushoushan Farm is a renowned flower-viewing destination, offering different seas of blossoms across the four seasons. Aside from visiting famous cherry blossom spots in February, the cherry blossoms at Fushoushan have recently begun to bloom in great abundance, with vast expanses of pink and white Yoshino and Oshima cherries...
Tokyo’s high-demand queue-worthy spot too? New York’s lobster roll brand LUKE’S LOBSTER comes to Taiwan
The popular lobster roll LUKE’S LOBSTER from Manhattan, New York, has become one of the must-visit restaurants for Taiwanese travelers in Japan since opening its branches there in 2015. Now, you don’t have to fly all the way to the U.S. or Japan—LUKE’S LOBSTER...
Follow the Traveling Frog to Explore Five Hot Spring Ancient Towns and Savor Local Cuisine
The popular app Traveling Frog has been downloaded and loved by many netizens, also inspiring fans to visit the spots featured in the frog’s travels across Japan. This article compiles five nearby delicious restaurants and must-visit attractions. Why not follow in the...
The world's most beautiful café: The stunning setting of the movie Red Sparrow
Budapest, the capital of Hungary, is steeped in a rich classical Eastern European atmosphere. Aside from having some of the world’s most beautiful McDonald’s and bookstores, it also boasts the most stunning café. The century-old “New York Café Budapest” features lavish decor...
Twice as tall as the Burj Khalifa! Tokyo is creating a new luxury tourism landmark
Due to severe global climate change, many cities are also planning countermeasures. Tokyo has proposed the “Next Tokyo” project, which aims to build a future city in Tokyo Bay that combines artificial islands, eco-friendly energy...
The striking white art hillscape features Taiwan's first ever sloped-shaped art museum
Since being upgraded to a municipality, Taoyuan has actively developed tourism and landmark structures in recent years, including Taiwan’s largest open-air American-style shopping mall, Huatai Luxury Outlet, the Taoyuan Airport MRT, and the commencement of construction on Terminal 3 at Taoyuan Airport. Now, it is set to...
Michelin-starred street food under $10: Six top recommendations
The Taipei Michelin Guide was released on March 14. In addition to the full list of 20 starred restaurants, as well as Bib Gourmand and Michelin Plate selections, the guide also features numerous street food vendors, including...
The urban night cherry blossom corridor is dreamy — don’t miss the light projections, a must-photo spot.
Located in Tokyo, the “Nihonbashi Cherry Blossom Festival” is an event that transforms the entire Nihonbashi district into a cherry blossom viewing destination. Among the popular spots is the 25-meter-long night cherry blossom corridor “S...,” situated along the approach to Fuku Inari Shrine on Nakamichi, featuring themes inspired by Edo-period paper-cut art.