Miaoli sunflower field with train forms romantic European scene

Miaoli sunflower field with train forms romantic European scene

2025-10-24

There are few sights more charming than sunflowers swaying in the breeze as they arch their way toward the sun. In Miaoli’s Zaoqiao Township, visitors have been taking advantage of blooming season to enjoy the decidedly European scene of a train gliding past cottages while standing amid sunflowers. No need to take a plane to experience this romantic setting!

Visitors can use this huge frame shaped like a postcard to set up the perfect shot, with a sea of flowers in the foreground as mountains rise behind.

Visitor
The background is clear and the weather here is good. In the photo, the skies are blue.

With the rolling field of golden sunflowers and European-style cottages, you wouldn’t be remiss to guess you were abroad.

Visitor
Are you filming that direction? That building is nice. It’s not bad over there, either.

This field is planted by a local farmer during the fallow season in Miaoli’s Zaoqiao Township near the “Discussing Literature” green path. The farmer bought their own sunflowers seeds to plant over nearly 7 hectares.

Lai Ming-jen
Building owner
This whole area, including this field here and some landscaping, I did for everyone to come and enjoy.

One of the greatest draws of this field is the train that goes by in the background. Listening to the train whistle in the distance while standing amid swaying sunflowers is sure to bring peace to visitors this autumn.

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#sunflowers #European #Miaoli #train #photoop #seaofflowers #travel #selfie

造橋向日葵花海搭配歐風小屋！與火車共演最浪漫畫面

2025-10-24

陽光灑落金黃花田，向日葵正迎風盛放！在苗栗造橋，"向日葵與列車"的絕美雙景，民眾趁著花期最美時刻，進行秋日限定的浪漫追花之旅，搭配歐風小屋，秒飛到外國吧！

這個大型的附郵戳的明信片，讓旅人可以透過相框構圖，將整片花海與遠方山景，一同收進畫面。

[[遊客]]
“背景比較乾淨，這裡的天氣其實蠻好的，拍起來的話，天就是藍的”

搭配整片黃澄澄的向日葵花田，金浪延伸出去，還有歐風小屋，讓人一秒間到了國外。

[[遊客]]
“你是不是這樣照過去，那棟房子很好看，我們是覺得旁邊還不錯啦”

這片花海，是當地農民在休耕期間特別栽種的美麗驚喜。苗栗賞花新秘境，在造橋鄉談文學福道附近，七甲農田，民眾自己買向日葵種子，種出一片花海共享。

[[屋主哥哥賴銘仁]]
“一整帶的，包括這裡的田野風光，然後做一些造景，讓大家來這邊欣賞”

造橋向日葵花田最大亮點之一，就是能同時捕捉"火車穿越花海"的絕美畫面，火車從遠方呼嘯而來，與金黃花浪相互呼應，形成秋日最療癒的風景詩。

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By order of the Executive Yuan
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With his firm gaze and imposing air, Chi Lien-cheng on Sept. 30 arrived in Hualien’s Guangfu Township to lead relief efforts. He hasn’t rested for the 23 days since then.

Everyone involved in the relief effort
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Chi Lien-cheng
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As soon as I arrived, the first thought I had was: How are we going to do this? Because everywhere you looked was utter devastation.

By coordinating teams and organizing resources, Chi was able to turn this disaster zone around.

Chi Lien-cheng
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I started eating dinner at 8pm. Sometimes when I couldn’t eat anything, I just had instant noodles. At night, I’d start thinking about what we needed to do the next day, so I couldn’t sleep well.

He’d wake up at 5am and start holding meetings at 8. At 10, he’d convene a news conference, then go to inspect the town. In the afternoon, he’d listen to reports from officials on the ground, then in the evening met with county officials. His last task was to give orders to military troops. By the time he returned to his room, it was already 11pm. But even the toughest of men can have a tender heart.

Chi Lien-cheng
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The most heartbreaking thing was that, since all the single-story dwellings were swept away, at first, the number of missing was over 100. There was enormous pressure at that time. Extremely tense. I went to offer condolences to all the bereaved households on the premier’s behalf. Each time, I went to the funeral hall to light incense and pray.

When discussing people who lost family or homes in the disaster, Chi’s eyes turned red. He’s helped in many disaster zones before, but this is the one that will stay with him.

Chi Lien-cheng
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I want to especially thank all the volunteers. In my experience with disaster relief, I’ve never seen something like this before. This is the first.

In his own self-assessment, Chi said he put in 80%, but there’s still 20% room for improvement. There’s still a lot he wants to do, and after returning to his work at the Executive Yuan, he said he’ll keep working on behalf of the people.

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Art collective celebrates 15 years with an exhibit at MOCA Taipei

Today we take you to an exhibit by a Taiwanese contemporary art collective called LuxuryLogico. The team created 14 works utilizing multi-media formats like light, sound, and kinetic installations. FTV reporter Stephany Yang spoke to the artists to find out more!

201 Space is a multidimensional installation by LuxuryLogico, composed of three interwoven core works: Lightpulse, Echoforest, and Mindhand. Together, they form a living, breathing cosmic landscape. Echoforest is built out of driftwood, forming a symbiotic forest. Mindhand evokes associations with life through the form of a “giant mechanical hand.” It interacts with the multi-layered light fields of Lightpulse, symbolizing the flow of human consciousness.

Chang Geng-hwa
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This space, we’ve used three pieces to create the "201 Space." The first piece is a gesture - the hand we see behind us now. The second is the driftwood scattered throughout the environment, which we call "Echoforest." The third is light - specifically, sound and light. What I find most challenging is how to integrate natural lighting and mechanical elements to shape the space we call 201 Space. One of the toughest technical challenges was using 24 motors to control the flexibility of a single hand. What we’re really trying to explore is how to convey meaning through machinery - not just for the sake of technology itself. A hand can also transmit messages. So through the interaction between the hand and the space, we aim to express the connection between nature, humanity, the universe, and Earth.

Through painting and projection mapping, this multi-media work depicts the three past working spaces of the team. It tells the story of LuxuryLogico’s 15-year journey of artistic creation.

Lin Kun-ying
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This special exhibition marks our 15th anniversary. Each piece responds to the long-standing rhythms of our creative life and reflects our observations and imagination of Taiwan. This particular work is called “15-Year Studio.” The three visuals represent the three studios we’ve moved through over the past 15 years. some are hidden sanctuaries, while others are very public. We used mapping technology and 3D imagery to calculate the light and shadow changes throughout a full day, then projected that cycle back into our flat studio space. This symbolizes the continuous passage of time, where we keep creating new things.

Cosmic Sketches is a solo exhibition by the Taiwanese contemporary art collective LuxuryLogico, marking their 15th anniversary. Anchored in the theme “It’s all connected,” the exhibition delves into the intricate interplay between nature, technology, and humanity. Founded in 2010, LuxuryLogico is celebrated for its groundbreaking integration of technology, music, video, and installation art. Their work has been featured in major cultural events including the Taipei Universiade and the Taichung Flora Expo. This exhibition presents 14 iconic works alongside one newly commissioned piece, spanning diverse media such as installation, painting, sculpture, and video. Through these works, viewers are invited to witness the symbiotic relationship between humans and the natural world, trace the passage of time through material and form, and-through the lens of new creation-reflect on the future and the profound interconnectedness of all things.

Lin Kun-ying
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Over a decade ago, technology wasn’t as advanced, so we had to rely on many computers and software programs to control everything. But now, with projectors and simple coding, we can achieve the same results much more easily. So this time, the process felt much freer and effortless.

Chang Geng-hwa
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For us, this is a important exhibition. It marks a 15-year journey of connection, centered around a theme we call “Cosmic Sketching.” A key topic running through it is the idea that all things are interconnected. This exhibition features many objects from everyday life, as well as relationships between people and their environments. We use the word “universe” and break it down into time and space. In the context of sketching, it becomes a way of documenting both. Therefore, when people visit this exhibition, we hope they’ll engage with the objects in their own way - through sketching, technology, or humanistic interpretation - and develop new ways of thinking about these objects.

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Pickleball has gained popularity over the years, known for its mix of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong. Today, we take you to a newly established pickleball club in Zhonghe. To introduce the sport to more people, the club’s founder, Nicole Huang, has also built a rooftop pop-up pickleball court that’s open to both beginners and experienced players. FTV reporter Stephany Yang spoke to the club’s founder to find out more.

Pickleball is a fast-growing paddle sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis. It’s played on a smaller court with a lower net and a perforated plastic ball. Easy to learn and fun for all ages, the sport has attracted people from all walks of life. Former UBS Taiwan head Dennis Chen plays several times a week at this pickleball club, leading groups of a dozen or more in weekly warm ups and coordinating games.

Dennis Chen
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I started playing pickleball after I retired. I love pickleball because the paddle is light, it is easy, the ball is light so that is the reason why I started playing pickleball. I play a couple of times a week. I like playing pickleball because we get to socialize and we get to talk all the time.

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Pickleball is something that is very social but at the same time has impact. At the same time, it is not as impactful as tennis, so I think it is really good for all ages.

This pickleball club was founded by Nicole Huang, a seasoned brand strategist with a background in global marketing. After spending over 10 years in the spirits industry across Asia and Europe, Nicole returned to Taiwan to build a pickleball club in February. Her inspiration came from the rise of pickleball in the U.S. and Southeast Asia, especially in countries like Thailand, Malaysia, and Vietnam. Recognizing that Taiwan was only beginning to discover the sport. Nicole decided to build a pickleball club focused on community and connection.

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I started this sport in Thailand, in Bangkok while I was working there. Instantly, the first time I played, I got hooked. I got addicted. I think that is why I brought pickleball to Taiwan and to create such a style like a private-club style into Taiwan. We would like to bring the sport of pickleball one step further. It’s not just a sport. For us, it’s a community and a sense of belonging that we want to create for people. You can see from our design of the space, it is very comfortable and cozy. You’ll hear a lot of laughter and conversations from the players. Also from our program, from open play, from the private court bookings, and everything. Even the food and beverages we provide it at our club. I think people come here. They share with us, it’s like their backyard court. They come her and find their pickleball friends here. Old and new. They meet old people and they meet new friends here.

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Blinks still enjoying the high from BLACKPINK concerts

Kaohsiung is still recovering from BLACKPINK fever, even though it’s been days since the K-pop idols wrapped up their Taiwan stay. The girl group thanked fans for the warm welcome with a recap video on social media, showing local landmarks and clips from their shows. And with the concerts long ended, fans wanting a closer connection with their idols are flocking to a Hong Kong French toast shop that Lisa tried during her stay.

The Dragon and Tiger Pagodas, the Dagang Bridge, the Kaohsiung Music Center. These landmarks all feature in a recap video BLACKPINK posted after their concerts in Taiwan.

The highlight reel shows clips from the concerts, including of course their sexy dancing onstage and their cute shenanigans. The 1-minute video has been a hit with local Blinks.

And it seems Kaohisung left an impression. On Thursday, Lisa posted a story of a snack she loved during her visit: Hong-Kong style French toast. Her fans were quick to track down the exact shop.

Bread is cut into cubes and deep-fried golden and crispy, then drizzled with condensed milk. The sweet treat is from a shop in Cianjhen District which has now gone viral overnight, packed with Blinks wanting to eat the same food as their idol.

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Online registration for NT$10,000 cash handouts to start Nov. 5

More details have been announced regarding the government’s NT$10,000 cash handouts. Foreign residents will be eligible to collect the cash, as long as they have an APRC or if they have an ARC and are married to a Taiwan national. The Online registration opens on Nov. 5 on the website official website. The first cash handouts will be wired on Nov. 12.

It’s early morning on a bank holiday and this woman is a the police station registering for the NT$10,000 cash handouts, which will be given out starting Nov. 12.

- A lot of older people can’t use the internet.
- What are you going to spend the money on?
- Things for my family.

In rural areas such as Shizi in Pingtung, Wanrong in Hualien and Jinfeng in Taitung, lists of recipients are getting compiled before Oct. 28. The cash will be disbursed through five channels, just like the NT$6,000 handouts in 2023.

Many young people are registering online. But be wary of scams. The correct website is http://10000.gov.tw. Registration will open on Nov. 5 for five days based on the last digit of the applicant’s ID or ARC number. The deadline to get the cash is April 30 next year.

- So happy
- I’m ecstatic
- I’m getting it at the post office
- I don’t trust the internet

- Registering online is better
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- Online registration
seems the better option.

Enfys Yeh
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Besides registering online, you can also collect the cash at the bank or from ATMs at post offices. But for that, you’ll have to wait until Nov. 17. You can also collect the cash straight from the counter at the post office starting Nov. 24.

There is no need to register if you’re covered by government pension or social welfare allowance programs. The cash will be remitted automatically on Nov. 12. Eligibility for the cash handouts extends to foreigners with APRCs, foreign spouses with ARCs married to Taiwan nationals and even newborns born all the way until April 30, 2026.

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