Captivate your eyes and mouth… Enjoy 200% of your trip to Taiwan, the ‘land of gourmets’ [오! 여기] : ZUM News

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If you go up to Taipei 101, Taiwan’s ‘skyscraper’, you can see the breathtaking night view of Taipei. The city center filled with twinkling lights and the scenery unfolding beneath the Taiwanese mountains that resemble elephants are attractive. Between the lights of romantic buildings, the Tamsui River and Keelung River run through the city center.

Night view of Taipei, Taiwan seen from the Taipei 101 observatory. Photo = Reporter Kim Ye-seul [email protected]

Taipei, the capital of Taiwan, has a beautiful contrast between modernity and tradition. City buildings with a modern sensibility and old streets with a traditional Chinese sensibility provide a unique charm.

Taipei 101 building. Photo = Reporter Kim Ye-seul [email protected]

Taipei 101, which reaches a height of 508 meters, is shaped like flower petals layered on a bamboo tree stretching into the sky. When viewed from a distance, it is divided into eight building segments. In Greater China, the number 8 symbolizes wealth, prosperity, and growth. It is said that it was designed with the wish to bring money and good fortune.

Inside the high-speed elevator at Taipei 101 Building. Photo = Reporter Kim Ye-seul [email protected]

The 89th floor observatory can be reached in 37 seconds by riding a smart high-speed elevator. From the indoor observatory, you can enjoy a 360-degree view of the sparkling Taipei city. From the outdoor observatory on the 91st floor, you can overlook the magnificent sky and the city center at a glance.

Photo zone inside Taipei 101. Photo = Reporter Kim Ye-seul [email protected]

The photo zone with rainbow-colored lighting is perfect for taking pictures. In the photo zone that symbolizes a secret garden above the clouds, you can create a romantic scene that blends in with the city lights.

If you go to the 88th floor, you can see the world’s largest and heaviest open-air wind damper. This ‘Damper’, a huge pendulum, is called the king of earthquake-resistant design.

Damper Boy installed inside Taipei 101. Photo = Reporter Kim Ye-seul [email protected]

This damper balances the entire building and minimizes shaking when the building shakes. Thanks to the dampers spanning from the 87th to the 92nd floor, Taipei 101 is immune to strong winds and earthquakes.

Want to try fresh Mediterranean cuisine? Aleshia’ Restaurant

The exterior of Aleshia’ restaurant in Taipei. Photo = Reporter Kim Ye-seul [email protected]

Just a 10-minute drive from Taipei 101, you can taste Mediterranean cuisine featured in the Michelin Guide. The illuminated sign of Aleshia’ restaurant, which exudes a high-class sensibility, welcomes you on a quiet street.

Scallop, scallop and kibe dish. Photo = Reporter Kim Ye-seul [email protected]

At this restaurant, I ordered a 6-course Mediterranean meal. The first course included savory tuna tartare and Hokkaido sea urchin with caviar. Afterwards, I tried scallop scallops with Kyushu soy sauce and ginger. The orange puree surrounding the outside adds a tangy and refreshing taste. The third is Kibe cuisine. It tastes similar to hamburger steak, but is much softer and sweeter with the addition of white wine yogurt sauce.

Couscous Umami Salata. Photo = Reporter Kim Ye-seul [email protected]

Couscous Umami Salata, which includes sea-flavored mackerel and caviar fried rice, is served as the fourth course. Next, enjoy Shakshuka, which is freshly baked, crispy Turkish butter bread dipped in a salty spice sauce to whet your appetite before the main meal.

Shakshuka and Danish cod fish. Photo = Reporter Kim Ye-seul [email protected]

The main dish is Danish cod fish. You can taste the combination of the soft flesh of flounder, seaweed, and tomatoes. Seaweed seasoned with five types of Middle Eastern peppers delivers a vibrant taste.

Isfahan dessert. Photo = Reporter Kim Ye-seul [email protected]

The dessert ends with Ispahan ice cream, which has an attractive sweet and bitter taste. If you want to taste Mediterranean cuisine rich in fresh ingredients and various spices, visit this restaurant.

Taste the imperial treasures: Silk Palace Restaurant, where you can experience Chinese art and culture

Exterior view of Silks Palace restaurant. Photo = Reporter Kim Ye-seul [email protected]

Taiwan’s National Palace Museum is a historical building with the highest cultural value in Taiwan. There are 700,000 different cultural assets on display. Entering the Palace Museum complex, you will find Silks Palace, a Chinese (Cantonese) restaurant. The exterior, made of green glass, stands out with the sophisticated modern sensibility of a famous architect. When you go inside, the traditional interior catches your eye. The overall design of the building is a unique pattern of ice cracks called ‘frosting’.

The representative collection of dishes here is the 9-course ‘Treasures of the Emperor (Forbidden City)’. We ordered 12 a la carte dishes, which were more generous than this dinner. All of these dishes are made in the shape of the dishes from the National Palace Museum. The menu consists of △ Yuk Hyeong-seok (dongpo meat) △ Emerald Baekchae △ Peking duck roast △ Buldojang △ Tile sea bream △ Stir-fried wild greens △ Stir-fried duck and bean sprouts △ Fried rice with mullet roe △ Grass Jelly with Fresh Cream.

Cutting Yuk Hyeong-seok (Dongpo Pork)/Roasted Peking Duck. Photo = Reporter Kim Ye-seul [email protected]

Yuk Hyeong-seok (Dongpo-yuk) served as the first course allows you to taste the soft texture of pork. Peking duck, also known as Peking duck, is made with vegetables and roasted duck inside wheat pancakes and served with sauce. The sweet yet crunchy texture is excellent. You can also see the chef cutting the roast duck himself.

Buldojang and mullet roe fried rice. Photo = Reporter Kim Ye-seul [email protected]

‘Buldojang’, known as a high-quality health food, is made with rare ingredients such as abalone, mushrooms, sea cucumbers, and fish belly, making it perfect for health. Mullet roe fried rice is a combination of mullet roe that pops in your mouth and salty fried rice. The desserts were also replicas of the desserts and treasures eaten in the imperial family. Grass jelly has a sweet jelly taste with an herbal taste. When you spray the cream, a picture painted by a famous artist appears.

Fruity Mao-Kung Ting. Photo = Reporter Kim Ye-seul [email protected]

You can also enjoy sweet treats by tasting Fruity Mao-Kung Ting, which contains fresh fruit in a hand-carved ice bowl, and Classic Desserts in Chinese Curio Box.

Classic Desserts in Chinese Curio Box/Ladies of Tang Dynasty Dessert Buns. Photo = Reporter Kim Ye-seul [email protected]

The final highlight was decorated with steamed buns made by Tang Dynasty women. The taste of the red beans is chewy on the outside and soft on the inside.

Badminton experience with a gold medalist… Unique scalp care with massage

There was also a special experience program under the guidance of a badminton gold medalist. If you are feeling tired after a long trip, try a unique scalp care experience.

Li Yang, gold medalist in men’s doubles badminton at the 2024 Paris Olympics, is explaining basic techniques such as the serve rule. Photo = Reporter Kim Ye-seul [email protected]

The reporter met Li Yang, the gold medalist in men’s doubles badminton at the 2024 Paris Olympics and the men’s doubles badminton gold medalist at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. He demonstrated the correct swing posture and provided various know-how. Li Yang’s badminton skills were amazing. No matter where he threw the ball, he caught it with stability and his power was amazing.

A photo of Li Yang playing badminton. Photo = Reporter Kim Ye-seul [email protected]

At Taipei’s Innovate Beauty Treatment Shop, you can choose customized care services depending on your scalp condition.

A look inside the Innovate beauty treatment shop located in Taipei. Photo = Reporter Kim Ye-seul [email protected]

Scalp scaling first checks the condition of the scalp using a detector. Next, an intense massage is given to the shoulders and neck, and it feels like my body and mind are recovering from stress. Afterwards, the scalp acupuncture points are stimulated using a patented massager, and then dead skin cells are removed using negative ion therapy. Then, wash off various impurities with shampoo.

Innovate beauty treatment shop located in Taipei. Photo = Reporter Kim Ye-seul [email protected]

The scalp photographed after about two hours of care showed that fine veins and dead skin cells had completely disappeared. I was satisfied with being able to recharge my sensitive scalp with vitality and enjoy a healing time with the skilled hands of a professional.

Kim Ye-seul, Donga.com reporter [email protected]

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