Taipei: Where The Ground Shakes

giallo · #1 Posted **Apr 12, 2024, 3:34 PM**

I've been going to Taipei for over twenty years now. It's one of my favourite cities to hang out in. It's full of friendly people, amazing nightlife, delicious food, and a plethora of interesting neighbourhood to explore. I was back earlier this year, and around the same time last year with my camera in hand.

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destroycreate · #2 Posted **Apr 12, 2024, 3:52 PM**

Such an underrated destination - I was really blown away by Taiwan when I went there back in 2016. Visually and vibe-wise, Taipei is like if Bangkok and Tokyo had a baby. Such a cool place.

Echoes · #3 Posted **Apr 12, 2024, 4:49 PM**

Great collection of shots. Taiwan is high on my list for my next trip to Asia.

ColDayMan · #4 Posted **Apr 12, 2024, 5:24 PM**

Amazing stuff. The thing that sticks out for me, weirdly, are the steps going up/down from stepping out of the subway LOL!

giallo · #5 Posted **Apr 13, 2024, 5:36 PM**

Thanks, everyone. I've added a few more photos that I missed when first posting this thread.

ColDayMan, the stairs are elevated due to flooding. Taipei is in a basin, and is prone to flooding during typhoons.

destroycreate, that's a pretty apt analogy.

bilbao58 · #6 Posted **Apr 13, 2024, 5:51 PM**

Wow! Excellent photos. Taipei looks like a place I would love. Thanks for the tour!

Coldrsx · #7 Posted **Apr 13, 2024, 7:59 PM**

Love those rainy night shots.

hkskyline · #8 Posted **Apr 14, 2024, 2:26 AM**

Nice set! Curious how did you take this photo of the new Fubon building - drone?

38 Geary · #9 Posted **Apr 14, 2024, 4:30 AM**

Great photos! Love Taipei and Taiwan in general. Number one slept on city on SSP by a long shot.

Quixote · #10 Posted **Apr 14, 2024, 4:52 AM**

Fantastic work! My favorite is definitely the photo of the pouring rain with a fuzzy Taipei 101 in the background. Very Taipei.

Cirrus · #11 Posted **Apr 14, 2024, 5:03 AM**

Very cool. Thanks

giallo · #12 Posted **Apr 15, 2024, 1:39 PM**

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Originally Posted by hkskyline

Nice set! Curious how did you take this photo of the new Fubon building - drone?

Yup. It was shot with a drone. You can see some of the shots in this video:

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DetroitSky · #13 Posted **Apr 17, 2024, 12:06 AM**

These are great!

streetscaper · #14 Posted **Apr 17, 2024, 12:18 AM**

fantastic set....loved this one:

Driver8 · #15 Posted **Apr 17, 2024, 2:35 AM**

Stunning photography! This city looks really interesting and scenic.

geomorph · #16 Posted **May 3, 2024, 10:44 PM**

Several notable shots of Taipei 101 towering over old neighborhoods!

Murphy de la Sucre · #17 Posted **May 20, 2024, 7:51 AM**

Were those in same season because as we can see, people's clothes...were vastly different.

giallo · #18 Posted **May 20, 2024, 3:41 PM**

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Originally Posted by Murphy de la Sucre

Were those in same season because as we can see, people's clothes...were vastly different.

These photos are from three different visits, but all visits were in the winter (between Dec-Feb). The last time I went, Taipei had a massive cold snap taking the temps down to 7c, so thats why you see some heavy jackets.

giallo · #19 Posted **May 20, 2024, 3:42 PM**

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Originally Posted by Murphy de la Sucre

Were those in same season because as we can see, people's clothes...were vastly different.

These photos are from three different visits, but all visits were between Nov-Feb. The last time I went, Taipei had a massive cold snap taking the temps down to 7c, so thats why you see some heavy jackets.

pablosan · #20 Posted **Jun 23, 2024, 4:20 PM**

A great thread. Thank you for sharing.