TRAVEL

Taipei 2014

A modern metropolis

TAIPEI, TAIWAN

A major hub in east, Taipei is the political, cultural, and economic center of Taiwan. It is often dubbed the "Silicon Valley of the East" for having such a large high-tech presence; it's truly a modern metropolis.

YEAR VISITED

2014

PHOTOS SHOT ON

Apple iPhone 5S

PHOTO GALLERY

Taken from the air, the lights of fishing boats line the Pacific, upon approach to Taipei.
Motorbikes line the street and are the main form of transport in Taiwan.
Closeup of a menu at a typical restaurant, serving breakfast.
A traditional Taiwanese chicken pancake entree, served at breakfast.
People wait to board a high speed train.
Looking up at the Taipei 101, the tallest building in Taiwan, and formerly the tallest building in the world from 2004-2010.
Inside the mall underneath the Taipei 101.
A closeup of the traditional Taiwanese architecture of the National Performing Arts Center.
The Liberty Square Arch grand historic gate.
The National Performing Arts Center with a backdrop of the sunset.
A typical night market in the suburbs of Taipei. Street vendors sell everything from food to collectibles.
Lover’s Bridge at Fisherman's Wharf, west of Taipei.
Gondolas carry passengers to the secluded Sun Moon Lake.
View of Sun Moon Lake from the shoreline.
A river runs through a small town in the suburbs of Taipei.
Boarding a tour bus to head back to downtown Taipei, after a long day.
Mosaic tiles line a street.
An epic sunset on the coastline, north of Taipei.
Taking a subway towards the Taipei 101.
The Taipei 101, lit up at night.
View from the top of the Taipei 101, dwarfing all buildings in sight.
The city lights reflect off of the side of the Taipei 101.
A partial view of the massive damper at the top of the Taipei 101, used to counteract earthquakes and wind.
Closeup of a high speed train ticket from Taipei to neighboring city, Taoyuan.
Boarding the high speed train.