“Flawed democracy is still democracy” – 28 reasons a New York blogger loves Taipei

Reported by You Ru / Taipei

What’s the most fascinating part of Taipei? A popular blogger on the New York BuzzFeed website listed “28 Reasons to Love Taipei.” The post details the attractions he has visited, including convenience stores, cafés, bookstores, KTVs, and even less-frequented spots by foreigners such as shrimp fishing ponds and traditional markets. The article even uses the title “Asia’s Most Relaxed Capital” to highlight the real reasons for loving Taipei.


▲ 28 reasons to fall in love with Taipei. (Photo / from www.buzzfeed.com)

Taiwan is a true gem—though its buildings may appear old and weathered at first glance, there’s an endless well of surprises waiting within. This is the summary many foreigners come to after exploring Taiwan in depth. A popular blogger on the New York BuzzFeed website was equally inspired. After visiting Taipei, they were deeply attracted by its convenience and rich cultural atmosphere, and listed “28 Reasons to Love Taipei” on the website.

Like many foreign travelers to Taiwan, blogger Kevin Tang described in the article how Taipei has the highest density of convenience stores, the trendiest specialty cafés that young locals aspire to open, 24-hour Eslite Bookstore, 12-story KTVs, culturally unique shrimp fishing ponds, delicious breakfast offerings like Yonghe Soy Milk, specialty restaurants, and the streets plastered with election posters before votes. Kevin Tang even remarked that although Taiwan’s democracy has some flaws, “flawed democracy is still democracy.”

28 Reasons to Love Taipei – Full version →http://www.buzzfeed.com/kevintang/reasons-to-love-taipei