Secret spot recommendation - Yangmingshan Bamboo Lake, where you can enjoy flowers and eat chicken at the same time, July is the perfect combination of coolness and deliciousness!

Is the summer heat making you question life? #NewYearGoodDestination2025 While city temperatures often exceed 35 degrees Celsius, Brother Jamie takes you to a hidden gem at just 28 degrees! This time, I'm taking you on a whirlwind tour of the Yangmingshan Bamboo Lake Trail, offering refreshing coolness and a breathtaking sea of flowers! In July, while calla lily season has faded a bit at Bamboo Lake, hydrangeas are still secretly blooming. Walking along the Bamboo Lake Trail feels like strolling through a wonderland. The air is so fresh you'd want to take some canned food home (I actually did 😂)! When you're tired, we head straight to my private kitchen, Jiyuanpu Restaurant. Their poached chicken is incredibly tender, the stir-fried wild vegetables are refreshing and delicious, and the ginger sweet potato soup is incredibly heartwarming. It's a true Michelin-starred mountain restaurant, and the owner is so considerate and offers extra soup! After eating and drinking, it's time to snap some photos of the flowers and food. With those Instagram filters on, you'll be rocking your Instagram feed in no time! Take advantage of the holiday to gather a few friends and come for this perfect date of summer escape and delicious food!