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Typhoon Soudelor Too Strong: “Leaning” Postboxes in Taipei Become Tourist Attractions

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Last updated 2026-09-25 — Typhoon Soudelor brought strong winds and heavy rain to Taiwan, causing widespread damage across the island. In Taipei, many roadside trees and signboards were blown askew, leaving the streets in disarray. However, the powerful winds also accidentally created a new attraction—at the intersection of Nanjing...

By MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Life Network Editorial Department, Liao Qiyu
 
Typhoon Soudelor hit Taiwan, toppling numerous trees and signboards due to the fierce winds, leaving the area in ruins. Yet, the strong gusts also unexpectedly gave rise to a viral sensation.Located at the intersection of Nanjing and Longjiang Roads, a red and a green postbox were accidentally knocked askew by a fallen signboard, resulting in their adorable “leaning” posture. Their cuteness attracted many passersby to take photos with them, even striking the “Apache Sister” pose for group shots. Dubbed the “most adorable postboxes,” they have become an alternative new attraction.

The “leaning” postboxes have become an alternative new attraction. (Photo provided by MAX)

Due to the immense popularity of the leaning design, Chunghwa Post has announced that the two postboxes will remain in their original locations with informational signs erected nearby, serving as a testament to the sheer force of Typhoon Soudelor. In addition to reinforcing their bases, the public can still use the postboxes to send mail.

[Updated] 2015.08.11
To avoid disrupting traffic and ensure road safety, Chunghwa Post announced that the leaning postboxes will be relocated next week to the location of the Beitou Post Office on Taipei’s Bo’ai Road. The postal service will also place an explanatory sign nearby to remind visitors of the importance of typhoon preparedness. Furthermore, after the move, there will no longer be postal staff stationed by the postboxes for photo ops, so visitors eager to take pictures with both the postman and the postboxes should act quickly.

[Updated] 2015.08.14
Originally, Chunghwa Post planned to move the postboxes to the front of the Beitou Post Office. However, after former Minister of Culture Lung Ying-tai criticized the relocation as foolish, Chunghwa Post urgently announced that the postboxes would temporarily remain in their original spots, with their future fate to be decided within two weeks.
 


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