New Taipei City Travel

Banqiao is truly filled with bloggers’ photo hot spots! Guangzheng Street near Banqiao Train Station is also known as “brunch street”, which offers many popular brunch places that are not only all distinctive, delicious, and great photo spots, but are also fully packed every weekend. After enjoying some delectable afternoon tea, head to Banqiao 435 Art Zone, where the rainbow umbrella installation art is a popular social media check-in spot widely known among bloggers; and now there is a newly open secret check-in spot nearby! Nanzigou Pumping Station located at Huanhe West Road has been partially rebuilt and transformed into a biker rest stop. An adorable Little Prince and the little fox are drawn on the wall; hold up the one and only rose and take a picture with it– it will be as fantastical as landing on planet B612! Then, come to Crescent Bridge where you can take more beautifully dreamy picture. You think you got good photo-taking skills?! Then come and take a shot of beautiful reflected 8! For the last stop, let’s end with a great meal – Xinzhuang Temple Street Night Market that is approximately 5-minute walk from Crescent Bridge is a historical night market that you should not miss! The area had once been a bustling gathering place for business people, so there are many historic temple sites and eateries nearby – Taiwanese spring roll, starchy meat soup, and pork blood soup are all reasonably priced with big portions, so you will definitely be full and satisfied!

Anyone would think of Yingge when speaking of ceramic art in Taiwan. After stepping out of Yingge Station, the surrounding architectural style brings out a feeling of nostalgia in people, and one may further experience the architectural charm of the last century when arriving at Yingge Old Street. The “Square Kiln” on the old street is a famous landmark of Yingge, which also symbolizes the past prosperity of the kiln factories during the old days. Up until recently, kilns had declined from their former prosperity and then revitalized again, hence ancient buildings and delicious snack foods are not the only treasures of Yingge, but there are also the artists who silently work their kilns. When visiting Yingge, you should take a look around and select a few pieces of fine china that suit your taste, as those may be unique treasures found only in your collection.