As one of the most popular aquariums in Taiwan, Xpark Aquarium is the best place to admire playful penguins, majestic jellyfish, and super chubby seals, as well as over 300 more species spread out across 3 different climates! With so much to explore, here’s a helpful guide on the bits you can’t miss, plus how …
Shu Shin Bou 手信坊 (shǒu xìn fāng) is one of Taiwan’s most beloved brands. Ranging from mochi to pancakes, and extending into other processed foods, this brand covers an astounding amount of the snack industry in Taiwan and abroad. The focus of this tourism factory, however, is dessert. Often seen in 7-11 and FamilyMart, these …
Korean food is immensely popular throughout Taiwan, and no chain has quite the following like Dubu House Korea. Located in shopping malls across the country – mostly in big chains like Breeze and Mitsukoshi – this restaurant highlights the very best of Korean cuisine. With quiet sophistication that exudes comfort, Dubu House is a delicious …
One of the most popular restaurant chains in Taiwan, specifically in northern Taiwan (including Taichung), is Sukiya. Known as すき家 in Japanese and 食其家 (shí qí jiā) in Chinese, this Japanese restaurant chain is a favorite to students and workers for its speed and modest prices. With many stores staying open for 24hrs, it’s no …
Have you ever wanted to get up-close-and-personal with an airplane? Maybe feel the roar as one soars over your head? Well, there are three incredible airplane cafes in Taoyuan where you can do just that. As the island’s premier airport for international travel, Taoyuan International Airport is Taiwan’s largest and busiest airport. As such, there …
Taiwanese horror films are chock full of cultural references that are bound to go over your head. To sort you out, we’ve compiled a master list of rumors, stories, taboos, and superstitions associated with each movie mentioned in this article. There are undoubtedly more references that will appear than those mentioned here, but at least …
From Friday July 29th to Friday August 26th 2022, Taiwan will be celebrating Ghost Month (鬼月) or Zhongyuan Festival (中元節). Though predominantly recognized in South-East Asian countries, Zhongyuan Festival is also celebrated in Taiwan, China, Korea, and Japan. A month-long festival with Buddhist and Taoist roots, it takes place during the 7th month of the Chinese Lunar calendar. What …
Started in 1977, Kura Sushi 藏壽司 (cáng shòusī) is a Japanese restaurant chain that has since spread to over 500 locations worldwide across the US, Taiwan, and Japan. Come find out why this popular sushi restaurant in Taiwan is so popular that a branch even opened in Orlando Florida in 2022! Kura Sushi’s popularity can …
So you want to study Chinese. Congrats! You’ve chosen one of the most difficult languages to learn, according to Babel. Don’t let that scare you though. There are so many amazing places to learn Chinese in the world, none more so than where it’s actually spoken – like Taiwan! In this post, we have ranked …
Established in 2009 with the intention to draw tourists to the area, Xitou’s Monster Village has become an attraction of its own. Located adjacent to Xitou Nature Education Area, the village is a real treat for any weary traveler, both visually and taste-wise. Read this post and find out why you should explore Xitou Monster …