Presidential Office, Taipei 101 among Taipei’s Top 12 Best Photo Spots

▲ A photo of Taipei Guest House taken at the best photography spot. (Photo / Provided by Taipei City Government Department of Information and Tourism, the same below)

By Chen Rui-zhong / Staff Reporter

When traveling abroad, you often see signs for “Best Photography Spots” on squares or sidewalks near famous attractions, making it convenient for tourists to take pictures. Starting this year, the Taipei City Government’s Department of Information and Tourism has also promoted “Best Photography Spots” at 12 major city attractions.North Gate, Ximending Red House, Futo Street Western-style Building, Zhongshan Hall, Zhenru Temple, Longshan Temple in Wanhua, Liberty Square, Taipei Guest House, Presidential Office, National Taiwan Museum, Museum of Contemporary Art Taipei, Taipei 101— all offer the most ideal spots for capturing great photos.

▲ Taipei 101 at a best photography spot.

Taipei has been a city for over 130 years. As Taiwan’s political, economic, and cultural hub, numerous iconic buildings have been constructed here over the past century and more. These include city gates and Longshan Temple built during the Qing Dynasty, as well as structures erected

▲ Travel photographer Kyo Ma and Tourism Communication Bureau Director Jane Yuyan, among others, jointly kicked off the Taipei Best Photography Spots event.

Tourism Communication Bureau Director Jane Yuyan stated that this time, the event is specially themed around the historical development of Taipei from west to east. Twelve representative buildings were selected, and internationally award-winning travel photography master Kyo Ma was invited to the site to choose the best spots for photography. The Tourism Communication Bureau also posted “Best Photography Spot” signs at these locations, allowing the public to easily capture the beautiful images of the buildings—whether using a camera or a mobile phone—for permanent keepsakes.

▲ The Presidential Office captured at one of the best shooting spots.

The best shooting spots are all marked with signage on the ground around each attraction, allowing the public to stand on them for photos. The Taipei City Tourism Communication Bureau also noted that in addition to establishing the best photography spots, three themed photography tours, an online photography exhibition, QR code coffee giveaways, and stamp-collecting calendar exchanges are also planned. These activities allow both domestic and international visitors to experience Taipei’s century-old urban charm from a fresh perspective.

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