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A new highlight of painted staircases in New Taipei: enjoy masterpieces right before your eyes!

Published: 2026-09-25 👁 103 views
Last updated 2026-09-25 — To make the water-access staircases around the Erchong Floodway in New Taipei City more vibrant and engaging, the Water Resources Bureau incorporated creative inspirations from renowned painters such as Van Gogh and Monet at the initial design stage of the staircase paintings. These ideas were thoughtfully integrated with local elements...

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To make the water-access staircases around the Erchong Floodway in New Taipei City more vibrant and engaging, the Water Resources Bureau incorporated creative inspirations from renowned painters such as Van Gogh and Monet at the initial design stage of the staircase paintings. These ideas were thoughtfully integrated with local elements, using highly dynamic and playful compositions to perfectly paint the water-friendly staircases. This transformed the originally cold concrete steps into the most eye-catching feature of the surrounding environment. As people go up and down the stairs, their faces light up with satisfied and amazed smiles, filled with happiness and a strong sense of local identity.

Catching Crabs in Wanli (left), Cute Animal Stars Playing Baseball (right). (Image source / New Taipei City Water Resources Bureau)

To increase public access to water-related recreational spaces, the Water Resources Bureau, in conjunction with the management of high-level riverbanks along the river’s active flow areas, has planned over 1,300 hectares of water-friendly green spaces for public use. Currently, to enhance the overall image and approachability of various high-level bank areas, the painting themes have been further expanded, incorporating diverse artistic styles such as pop art, sketches, realism, abstract art, and parody-style designs—offering the public a fresh visual feast. Since the completion of the painted staircases, they have been widely loved by residents, with many flocking to take photos and the sound of check-ins echoing throughout the site.

Lanterns Bring Auspiciousness: this staircase is located at the intersection of Sanzhong Zhongshan Road and Section 1 of Shuhong East Road (under Zhongshan Bridge). (Image source / New Taipei City Water Resources Bureau)

Pop Art Masterpiece (featuring Queen’s Head, Sandiaojiao Lighthouse, Tamsui Lover’s Bridge, and Ju Ming Museum): this staircase is located at the intersection of Wugu Wucyuan 1st Road and Wugong 1st Road. (Image source / New Taipei City Water Resources Bureau)

Hou Dong Cat Street Café: this staircase is located at the intersection of Wugu Wucyuan 1st Road and Wugong 1st Road. (Image source / New Taipei City Water Resources Bureau)

Labyrinth on the Stairs: this staircase is located at the intersection of Sanchong Sanyang Road and Section 1 of Shuhong East Road. (Image source / New Taipei City Water Resources Bureau)

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