Under the arrangement of The Place Tainan, Royal Envoys from various Hotel Royal properties began their journey at Hwa Gwo Barber Shop. Guided by a curator, they listened to stories of the neighborhood and barbering heritage. This continued at Dong Lai Barber Shop, where they experienced traditional rituals—shampooing, neck massages, and cucumber masks—awakening their senses at dawn. The journey concluded at the Winding Phonograph Museum, where the needle met the vinyl, evoking days gone by and leaving the envoys with an elegant, curated sense of lifestyle.

Royal Envoy Visits

Yingcai Post Office, Taichung

Hotel Royal Hsinchu Royal Envoy | Banquet Dept. · Ya-Hsin Huang

Theme: The Place Taichung 2025《Royal Explorer》Post dawn's letters and errands

 

Under the arrangement of The Place Taichung, Royal Envoys from various Hotel Royal properties visited the Taichung Yingcai Post Office at dawn. Guided by senior postal workers, they observed the orderly sorting of mail in the warehouse, with each process reflecting professional rigor. Later, over a meal at Come True Coffee, the carriers shared stories from their years of service, revealing their dedication. The final stop at Xiangshang Market, with its bustling crowds and vendors, provided a glimpse into Taichung's authentic morning routine, filled with the warmth of local life.

Royal Envoy Visits

Taipei Flower Market

Royal Management Royal Envoy | Sales · Yu-Ting Kung

Theme: The Place Taipei 2025《Royal Explorer》Bid dawn's bouquets and scents

Under the arrangement of The Place Taipei, Royal Envoys from various Hotel Royal properties visited the Taipei Flower Market at dawn. Led by professional instructors, they learned about the production, marketing, and auction systems of Taiwan's floral industry. They explored the stalls to understand the characteristics of different materials—from foliage and fresh blooms to dried flowers. The session explained how to select flowers based on their blooming period, color, and space, concluding with a hands-on experience in creating a seasonal table arrangement.

Royal Envoy Visits

Taipei Metro OCC

The Place Taichung Royal Envoy | HR & Procurement · Chia-Yu Hung

Theme: Royal Inn 2025《Royal Explorer》Knit dawn's alleys and signals

Under the arrangement of Royal Inn, Royal Envoys from various properties visited the Taipei Metro OCC. Guided by specialists, they learned about train dispatching and monitoring, feeling the city's 24-hour subterranean movement. The journey continued with a stroll through Chifeng Street, visiting old-house bookstores and select shops. From underground signals to alleyway crafts, they witnessed the dual identity of Taipei at dawn.

Under the arrangement of Hotel Royal Beitou, Royal Envoys from various properties rode with veteran express delivery masters up winding mountain roads to reach Datun 29 Farm. The owner led the group through volcanic slopes, sharing insights on natural farming. The envoys then experienced grinding, aromatic testing, and hand-pouring, releasing the distinct flavors born of volcanic soil and making the morning terroir of Beitou truly vivid.

Under the arrangement of Hotel Royal Chiaohsi, Royal Envoys from various properties began their journey at the Yilan Fruit and Vegetable Wholesale Market. Before daybreak, seasonal vegetables and rare new varieties were displayed under flickering lights. The journey continued to Chenghuang Street, where the aroma of incense mixed with breakfast favorites like soy-stewed pork and meat thick soup. Finally, they stepped into the hot spring water spinach fields. Rolling up their trousers and sinking into the mud, the sensation of gravity combined with the fresh stems and warm water provided a true appreciation of the farmers' hard work. This journey allowed the envoys to experience the most intimate connection between people and the land at dawn.

Under the arrangement of Hotel Royal-Nikko Taipei, Royal Envoys from various properties rode YouBikes across Zhongshan North Road and Chengde Road to welcome the Taipei dawn. Moving away from the usual busy image of the capital, they entered Dadaocheng. Through the professional and heartfelt guidance of a local expert, the history of Cisheng Temple, Dihua Street pharmacies, fabric shops, and old trading houses became vivid. History is no longer just in books but part of the daily neighborhood, revealing the city's intricate details and the resonance of time.

Under the arrangement of Hotel Royal Hsinchu, Royal Envoys from various properties entered the dawn of the Hakka town, Xinpu. The first stop was Jinxing Tofu Shop, where the focused expression of the master conveyed the spirit of craftsmanship amidst a lingering aroma of soy. Red-brick alleys connect the traditional market with ancestral shrines; while market vendors awaken the morning, the Chu, Pan, and Liu shrines tell stories of ancestral glory. Later, at a persimmon dyeing workshop, envoys dipped their hands into natural dyes, watching orange hues seep into the fabric. This journey replaces high-tech coldness with the warmth of people and terroir. The breeze in Xinpu is gentle and real, recalling the original essence of life—slow, grounded, and filled with a touch of light.

Under the arrangement of Hotel Royal Chihpen, Royal Envoys from various properties visited the mist-covered Luye Tea Farm in Taitung to experience the labor behind each brew. The journey began with a comforting Red Oolong vegetable tea hotpot, followed by a powerful indigenous dance performance. At dawn, envoys followed farmers to hand-pick tea leaves, observing the meticulous process of sun-drying, fermentation, and roasting. The experience concluded with roasting peanuts with Red Oolong and tasting authentic stove-cooked milk tea, where the essence of the land met the morning light.