By MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team
Rather than bustling scenes, they prefer the ordinary; instead of embracing the ideologies of the new era, they are drawn to the memories of the past. The vivid traces of time have long been a popular subject among photography enthusiasts. Especially industrial-style, ruin-style, and sites where past and present intersect, brimming with historical charm—these ethereal atmospheres have in recent years become key elements in visual creation. Below, we introduce three ethereal-style spots where you can find inspiration and take high-quality, otherworldly photos.
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Six Pit Incline Cableway
The Six Pit Incline Cableway in Ruifang District, New Taipei City, was once a crucial facility for transporting minerals and supplies in the Jinguashi mining area. As the mining industry declined, it gradually faded into obscurity and became a ruin. With a slope of 45 degrees, this cableway offers a stunning visual experience along with views of the Yin-Yang Sea, making it perfect for capturing images full of the melancholy of time and intense visual impact—no wonder it has become a popular spot for check-ins lately.
(Photo by _.kanata)
Argonaut Shipyard Ruins
Famous for its “industrial ruin style,” the Argonaut Shipyard Ruins are located on Heping Island in Keelung and were designated as a historic building in 2016. Once a sand mining wharf during the Japanese colonial period and later home to the renowned American yacht-building company, the Argonaut Shipyard, it fell into disrepair and became a ruin. This vast industrial site, steeped in a sense of a bygone era, has become a go-to shooting location whispered about among today’s photography enthusiasts.
(Photo by bagel_0730)
Daughter’s Bridge
Daughter’s Bridge in Beigang, Yunlin, originally named the “Beigang Revival Iron Bridge,” is Taiwan’s longest Taiwan Sugar Corporation small train iron bridge.
(Photo by molly888666)
(Photo by crystalchenrz)
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