China Airlines introduced the Airbus A350-900 aircraft for flights to Europe and North America before EVA Air introduced the Boeing B787 aircraft. The author had a positive experience flying on China Airlines’ A350-900 aircraft for a trip to Japan. The aircraft had comfortable seating, a good entertainment system, and a decent meal. The author also […]
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[Japan] First Visit to Himeji Castle | Record of Japan’s Top Three Famous Castles and Tourist Attractions
Himeji Castle, also known as the White Heron Castle, is a famous historical site in Himeji, Japan. It is considered one of Japan’s top ten must-visit castles and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. The castle is known for its white exterior walls and well-preserved architecture, particularly the three-story main keep. Himeji Castle […]
[Japan] Half-day Tour of Omihachiman Water Village | Experience the Hachimanbori Boat Ride and the Himure Hachimangu Shrine
Located in the city of Omihachiman, known as “Japan’s Venice,” Omihachiman is a peaceful destination with a canal called Hachiman-bori that visitors can stroll along or take a boat ride on. It is also a great starting point for a day trip to Hikone Castle. The area is rich in history and features traditional Japanese […]
[Japan] Tokyo Night View Spots | Tokyo Night View Photography
This passage discusses various popular night view spots in Tokyo, including Tokyo Tower, World Trade Center Observatory, Mori Building in Roppongi Hills, Tokyo Station, Ginza, and Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa. It provides information on the locations, opening hours, and ticket prices for each spot. The passage also mentions the unique features and attractions of each […]
[Japan] JAL B767 New Cabin JAL SKY SUITE | JL802/JL809 Taipei-Tokyo Flight Experience
The author had a positive flying experience with Japan Airlines (JAL) in 2015 and chose to fly with them again for a trip to Tokyo. The flights were on a B767-300ER aircraft with JAL’s “JAL SKY SUITE” cabin, which provided a comfortable experience in both business and economy class. The in-flight entertainment system was upgraded […]
[Hong Kong] 2016 Second Visit to Hong Kong | Three-Day Two-Night Free Tour
I first visited Hong Kong on a free tour at the end of May this year, and unexpectedly, less than four months later, I made a second visit. I can only say that Hong Kong has a relative advantage for free travel due to its proximity to Taiwan. However, this trip was more of a […]
[Taoyuan] The Chives Flower Field in Daxi
After several weeks of not venturing out for photography, I was on the verge of going stir-crazy. Either the weekends were marred by bad weather, or I was simply at a loss for new places to explore (I must admit, Taipei has been thoroughly explored). Just then, I came across a post on PPT DSLR […]
[Taoyuan] Plane Spotting at Taoyuan Airport | Watching Planes at Dayuan Contact Road
Visiting Taoyuan to watch planes is a travel itinerary I highly recommend. If a foreign friend asks me what’s fun in Taoyuan, I might suggest they go watch planes near Taoyuan Airport! The plane-watching spot on Dayuan’s War Preparedness Contact Road in Taoyuan is a great place to watch planes take off and land up […]
[Taoyuan] Miracle Coffee Flight Field | Plane Spotting in Taoyuan
There are numerous coffee shops near Taoyuan Airport where you can enjoy close-up views of planes taking off and landing. One of them is Miracle Coffee Flight Field, located next to the north runway of Taoyuan Airport. With a minimal spending requirement, you can comfortably sit for an entire day, capturing and photographing the silhouettes […]
[Hong Kong] Cathay Pacific’s Last 747 Flight (CX469) | Taipei to Hong Kong Flight Log
Traveling from Taiwan to Hong Kong, Cathay Pacific is often a top choice due to its excellent flight record and reputation, coupled with reasonable ticket prices. This trip was initially booked simply because I had never flown on a B747 before. Later, I learned that this was the last Cathay Pacific B747-400 flight from Taipei […]