Where to go during the Mid-Autumn holiday? Enjoy moonlight and night views at hotels, and savor BBQ

Reported by Chen Tzu-yin / Taipei



Taipei’s landmark Grand Hotel is hosting the “Classic Jazz Open-Air BBQ Feast” on September 19. Here, guests can admire the moon and night views while feasting on over 100 buffet dishes including Mongolian-style roasted whole lamb, Middle Eastern shawarma, the signature Golden Dragon crispy Peking duck, and delicious salt-grilled oysters. Romantic and lively jazz music will be performed live, and professional telescopes will be available for moon and stargazing, allowing you to take photos of the moon as souvenirs.


 
▲ The Grand Hotel’s open-air BBQ feast offers delicious food with views of the moon and cityscape. (Photo provided by the hotel)

Taipei’s Ambassador Hotel is holding the “Ming Yuan Moon-Viewing Poolside BBQ Party” on both the evenings of September 19 and 20. Guests can enjoy flavorful charcoal-grilled dishes along with unlimited imported beer and juices. The grilled selection includes tender beef short ribs, scallion and bacon skewers, grilled shrimp, and fresh squid. In addition to the aromatic BBQ, there will be a diverse buffet of seafood, international cuisine, various salads, and French-style handmade desserts. Live performances by the “Pink Roar Band” will also be featured.

The two-night poolside BBQ event invites guests to enjoy moon-gazing. (Photo provided by the hotel)


[Classic Jazz Open-Air BBQ Feast]
Time: Thursday, September 19, 18:00
Venue: Grand Hotel Garden Plaza
Price: Adults (over 131 cm) NT$1080+10%
            Children (101–130 cm) NT$540+10%
Reservation deadline: Now until 14:00, September 19
Reservation hotline: 02-2886-8888 ext. Banquet Department

[Ming Yuan Moon-Viewing Poolside BBQ Party]
Time: September 19 & 20, 2013 (Thursday & Friday)
Venue: Ambassador Hotel 4th Floor Outdoor Pool (will be moved to 1st Floor Ming Yuan Western Restaurant in case of rain)
Price: Adults NT$1,500+10% per person
            Children NT$800+10% per person
Reservation hotline: (02)2100-2100 ext. 2183, 2185 Ming Yuan Western Restaurant