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Lantern Festivals, Rice Dumplings, and Other Taiwanese Traditions

By: Taiwan Scene 2019-02-192019-02-19

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Yuanxiao Jie, or Lantern Festival, commemorates the end of the Lunar New Year Holidays. The festival falls on the fifteenth day of the first month of the new year according to the lunar calendar, on the night of the full moon. On the night of Yuanxiao Jie, parades and festivals are held around Taiwan, and…

New Sources Driving Taiwan’s Tourism Growth

By: CommonWealth 2019-01-092019-02-11

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Euromonitor came out with its ranking of the Top 100 City Destinations in the world in 2018. Taipei was ranked 10th in Asia and 17th overall.

Seven Taiwan Night Markets Everyone Needs to Visit

By: Taiwan Scene 2018-12-232019-01-10

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Getting slightly less attention were the 36 establishments awarded Bib Gourmand distinction, ten of which are humble stalls from several of Taipei’s famous night markets.

Five Taipei Spas Worth Visiting

By: Stephanie Huffman 2018-11-242018-12-13

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I went out for five great massage treatments over a three-week period. Here’s what I experienced at each one.

Celebrating Michelin Gastromonth in Taipei

By: hungryintaipei 2018-11-072018-12-10

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Gastromonth offered Taipei foodies the chance to eat their way through 20 Michelin Starred and Plated restaurants, some of whom had created a special menu just for the occasion. I ate my way through five of these. Here’s what I found.

Bubble Milk Tea and Beyond in Taiwan (part two)

By: Taiwan Scene 2018-10-302018-11-14

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Our epic quest to sample the best and most unique teas and blended beverages in Taipei continues in part two of Bubble Milk Tea and Beyond in Taiwan.

PRIDE, Healing and Taiwan’s LGBTQ Community: A Conversation with Olivia Wu

By: Taiwan Scene 2018-10-232018-11-26

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Taipei continues to grow its reputation as a city of welcoming visitors from the global LGBTQ community by the tens of thousands. One of the earliest spots in the city to fly the rainbow flag community was Taipei’s Love Boat Shop.

A Tale of Three Tea Shops

By: Taiwan Scene 2018-10-222018-10-22

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Taiwan is about tea, and to say that Taipei is filled with tea shops would be an understatement indeed. From Xindian to Tamsui, Nangang to Tucheng, every avenue and neighborhood in Taipei offer a plethora of shops selling tea.

Eight Taiwan Sporting Events Serious Athletes Need to Know About

By: Taiwan Scene 2018-10-192019-02-11

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From cycling races to marathons, surfing to triathlons, Taiwan is increasingly becoming known for its sporting events. Taiwan Scene looks at eight unique annual events that put Taiwan on the sporting map.

A Dialogue Between Ingredients and Cuisine Interview With Taiwanippon Chef, Tatsuya Ono

By: traveltaipeimagzine 2018-09-20

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In the restaurant, Taiwanippon (赤綠), it’s a cinch that there’ll be customers there from at least two countries: Taiwan and Japan, and, indeed, the cuisine here has helped build a friendship that transcends national boundaries.