Travel
Ride the MRT to chase Michelin stars: Five one-day travel routes along the line
After the highly anticipated "Taipei Michelin Guide" was released, a total of 20 restaurants in Taipei received star ratings, attracting foodies to embark on a culinary journey. From authentic Taiwanese cuisine to renowned French fine dining, you can reach these eateries via the MRT...
HelloKitty leaps onto the Shinkansen！The colorful train zooms across western Japan this summer
HelloKitty is teaming up with transportation and railways again！This time, it’s with the West Japan Railway Company’s 500 Series Shinkansen, where you’ll see HelloKitty dressed as a train attendant aboard the Shinkansen…
The Yoshino cherry blossoms at Tianyuan Palace are in full bloom – the second-generation Cherry Blossom King becomes the new highlight!
Tamsui Tianyuan Palace is a popular cherry blossom spot in northern Taiwan, especially the Yoshino cherry, which is the annual highlight. Thanks to stable weather this year, the Yoshino blossoms are in better condition than previous years, reaching 90% to full bloom. The spectacular sight of the blossoms in full glory makes visitors feel as if they are in Japan during cherry blossom season.
2018 Sanzhi Cherry Blossom Festival: A Sea of 16,000 Blossoms in Full Bloom
The Sanzhi Cherry Blossom Festival kicked off on March 24 along the Sansheng Trail in Sanzhi District, New Taipei City. Thanks to systematic cherry tree planting over the past decade, there are now a total of 16,000 cherry trees, creating a stunning sea of blossoms every March. ...
Good weather continues through Monday, but expect turning wet and cold with noticeable temperature changes
The fine weather from Saturday and Sunday extends to Monday the 19th. On the 20th, a frontal system will pass over Taiwan, bringing wet and cold conditions nationwide with lows potentially dropping to 13°C (Lienchiang County could see a low of 11°C). Don’t put away your winter and cold-weather clothes just yet...
Two major Japanese low-cost carriers, Vanilla Air and Peach Aviation, are reportedly merging
Vanilla Air and Peach Aviation, both subsidiaries of ANA Holdings (All Nippon Airways Group) and familiar to travelers as popular Japanese budget airlines, were reported on the 16th to be announcing a merger, with plans...
Not just for the Big Port Music Festival (Megaport)! A one-day trip to five cultural and creative attractions
The 2018 Kaohsiung Megaport Music Festival kicked off in late March at Pier-2 Art Center. Every year, many people look forward to this event that helps them release stress, feel the strong beats, and reignite their passion. Besides enjoying the energetic music...
A Complete Guide to the Top 5 Flower-Adorned Streamside Trails for Viewing Calla Lilies in Yangmingshan During Spring’s Calla Lily Season
Every March and April marks the peak blooming period of calla lilies in Yangmingshan. Zhuzihu boasts uniquely favorable climatic conditions and an abundant supply of clean mountain spring water, making it the ideal environment for growing calla lilies. Each early spring, vast fields of white calla lilies come into full bloom...
Tokyo’s Avant-Garde Architectural New Landmark: The World’s Only Wooden Skyscraper
With technology and construction methods advancing rapidly, building towering skyscrapers is no longer a novelty. A wooden skyscraper constructed 90% from timber has emerged as the most talked-about new trend for the future. Amid Tokyo’s dense skyline...
Plan your early blooming season trip: Top 7 locations to view tung blossoms across Taiwan
Every spring and summer, Taiwan becomes blanketed in snow-white tung blossoms. Regions such as mountainous areas north of Chiayi, as well as eastern parts like Hualien and Taitung, offer stunning vistas of tung blossoms covering the hills. Especially in Hakka villages around Taoyuan, Hsinchu...
Popular ice cream 8%ice limited-time offer: buy one get one free
Limited-time buy one get one free offer on 8%ice ice cream！The Yongkang Park store is running this promotion on 3/17 (Sat) and 3/18 (Sun), while stocks last. ...
Tainan's Guohua Street Graces Japanese Lifestyle Magazine Cover as Japan's Taiwan Travel Trend Soars
Tainan's Guohua Street has once again been featured on the cover of BRUTUS magazine. The street, known for its delicious snacks and street food, became the cover star, showcasing Taiwan’s rich local culture and sparking lively discussions, putting Guohua Street back in the spotlight. ...
Trees weave a fantastical landscape: Taiwan’s Top 10 Flower Sea Tunnels
Spring is the season when flowers bloom in full splendor across Taiwan, with pink cherry blossoms, golden tabebuia, and fiery red kapok flowers adorning the landscape. Here are Taiwan’s flower sea avenues—each a...
It feels like stepping into a fairyland—this spring must-visit sea of flowers spans six hectares
Located at the Zhongshe Sightseeing Flower Market in Houli, Taichung, the park features a vast 6-hectare flower sea where vibrant blooms of different seasons flourish year-round, including cosmos, yellow cosmos, tulips, salvia, scarlet sage, sunflowers, roses...
Officially recognized by Guinness World Records: The world’s longest-lasting rainbow spotted in Taiwan
On November 30, 2017, a rainbow hung over Yangmingshan for as long as nine hours. This astonishing natural phenomenon has been certified by the Guinness World Records, breaking the previous record of six hours set in Wetherby, Yorkshire, England on March 14, 1994...
Sunflowers and lavender bloom in vibrant splendor across vast flower fields at this free-entry farm
Located in Taoyuan, the Xiangyang Farm boasts not only expansive sunflower fields but also a riot of colorful snapdragons and purple lavender that burst into bloom from January to April each year. Together with the freshly blooming sunflowers, they create a stunningly colorful floral landscape...
An old house surprises with a Japanese-style makeover; its stylish exterior becomes a focal point
In Kaohsiung, there is a 36-year-old aging house that, after being renovated by a Taiwanese design studio, has been transformed into a fashionable Japanese-style residence. Compared to the neighboring houses, it stands out remarkably, catching the eye of many passersby who can't help but stop to take photos,...
Snow in summer too? Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route opening info
Japan’s famous tourist attraction “Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route,” known as a once-in-a-lifetime snow-white spectacle, will open on April 15 this year. Online tickets for 2018 are now available for purchase, and the official site also notes that snowfall this year is particularly heavy...
A great one-day family trip to enjoy flowers: Yilan Green Expo offers sweeping grassland views
The 2018 Yilan Green Expo has entered its 19th year this time, integrating the accumulated essence and energy of green living from the past, continuing the experience from 2017, and being grandly held at the Dongshan River Eco Park. The organizers aim to...
Well-known MVRDV-designed crystal cave building – a futuristic sci-fi scene library
The renowned Dutch architectural firm MVRDV is always coming up with ingenious ideas to create extraordinary buildings, with works spread all over the world. Following the stunning Tianjin Binhai Library in China, they recently plan to build a futuristic...