Something else worth mentioning is, if you were to buy four pieces, you can get a tin can box of a random colour, so you can also get this as a gift if you want to. For those of us who aren’t too keen on the sugary overload in some mooncakes, you can rest easy because this mooncake from Joymoms is low in sugar, so you can snack on them with no worry. It has a Matcha Red Bean flavour, where the outer layer is made of Japanese green tea which is complemented with its inner red bean paste. Something you’ll appreciate about Avante’s mooncakes is that you can get them as a set where you can buy 4 mooncakes with your choice of flavours. Otherwise, go ala carte and get one piece of mooncake for less than RM 35 per piece.
They’re also known for their dimsum but they’re perhaps still most famous for their bubble tea. But did you know that this fun and refreshing milk tea drink was invented right here in Taichung? Chun Shui Tang Cultural Tea House is believed to be the inventor of bubble tea. I read that the owner, 台東 伴手禮 Mr. Liu Han-Chieh, had the idea of serving Chinese tea cold after a trip to Japan in the early 1980s and seeing coffee served in the same way. His manager included Taiwanese tapioca pearls called fen yuan into the drink, thereby sparking the worldwide phenomenon we now know as boba.

Follow my journey as I will share my travel experiences, tips & tricks and cultural insights. I chose to take the workshop at Shu’s Pottery because of the positive reviews online and my shopping experience there years ago. Although the shops inside this complex look ringarde and tacky in my eyes, the kiln might be worthwhile to visit. If you are interested in seeing smoke coming out of the kiln chimney, it happens every 60 minutes. Yingge Spot Aesthetics Museum is a new addition to Yingge Old Street.
As for other textile types, you can find a variety of goods in many locations. They may correspond to Malay, Peranakan, or other cultures whose members reside in the Garden City. Laces, ribbons, bands, and zips are just a few among many products that will put you to sweet torments while shopping. Originally, the Singapore Sling recipe consisted of gin, cherry brandy, orange juice, lime juice, and pineapple juice. However, nowadays there are numerous variations of this famous cocktail to choose from. A bit like those creepy theme restaurants in Western countries, IWAWNA takes the marketability of aboriginal culture to its limits.
Thanks to Kam Lun Tai, you can now enjoy the “King of Fruits” with your favourite traditional mooncakes. Just imagine biting into it and getting that creamy Durian aroma but with the rich texture of the mooncake. Apart from those, it also has a Red Bean flavour included for more variety.

The mouthwatering local food, the thrilling outdoor adventures, and the bustling night markets have all added a touch of magic to your journey. Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of this charming city by participating in local art workshops and witnessing traditional crafts demonstrations. When concluding your journey in Taitung, do not forget to bring back a souvenir and some gifts! With nearly 80 years of local heritage, now passed down to the third generation, “ShanYuan Chen’s Mochi” is highly recommended among Taitung’s top ten souvenirs. Breaking away from traditional flavors, this brand utilizes premium local rice, nurtured by Taitung’s pristine mountains and waters, to craft the outer layer of the mochi. Combined with distinctive Taiwanese ingredients, they produce a variety of popular and bestselling mochi treats.
We work through the entire brand process from its conceptual inception, to the development of its expression in every sense, creating extraordinary brand experiences. I recommend visiting these supermarkets and hypermarkets because that’s where you’ll save the most money. Don’t buy these snacks from convenience stores, because they’ll charge at least 10% more. The main store is located on Boai Road in Taitung City and there is also a branch by the New Taitung Station for easy access! The shop also has refrigerated delivery services so that you can enjoy the flavors of Taitung from the convenience of your home.
Do not forget to visit the station at sunset time because you will have the opportunity to enjoy the breathtaking panoramic view.

Talaluki created the “PawPaw Drummers Club” with Chen Chunmei, Chairman of the Sanxian Community Development Association, to look after kids whose parents had moved outside of the village for work. The “PawPaw Drummers Club” brings the young people of Pirisan, aged 10-17, together to create their own takes on traditional indigenous songs. This energetic performance of drumming and singing in Amis authentically showcases Pisirian’s traditional culture. In addition to watching the show, visitors also get a chance to play some “PawPaw” drums with the help of the performers. This is a trip that will surely get you in touch with the warmth here at Pisirian. Well, there were lots of assortments however quite a few French stuff.
They might look like juicy slabs of meat, but don’t try throwing one into your griddle pan. This variety of banded jasper, formed by layers of eerily flesh-pink and translucent-white crystals, looks uncannily like a hunk of pork belly or richly marbled steak. You can find blocks of it for sale at the National Palace Museum in Taipei. However, don’t get too carried away, or you might end up having to fork out extra for overweight luggage on the way home.

Home to a matchmaker shrine, Tin Hau Temple is popular with locals and visitors alike. "Anyone can make their love-related wishes by writing a note on provided paper," Matt says. Begin your day with a bike ride through Chishang, a scenic farming community dotted with rice paddies in the East Rift Valley outside of Taitung. Served in restaurants across Taitung, these iconic wooden ‘lunchboxes’ are filled with rice, cabbage, tofu and sweet sausage and enjoyed with fried chicken and pork.