Taipei Street Photography: Exploring The Hidden Charm Of Everyday Life

Alex Kunz

Taipei’s streets are a fascinating mix of the ordinary and the unexpected. This collection of Taipei street photography captures everyday sights, making Taipei so unique. From bustling markets to quiet alleys, from temples tucked between buildings to neon-lit eateries, every corner tells a story of daily life. This collection of photographs, taken in the summer of 2017, captures these moments—people waiting for buses, small shops serving fresh food, and glimpses of tradition amid modernity. These are the everyday sights that make Taipei so unique.

Cameras: Minolta XD-7, Minolta Dynax 7, and Olympus 35DC

Films: Kodak Pro Image 100 and Kodak Vision3 250D

Street scene Taipei food stalls, Taipei Street Photography
Small shops selling food. Taipei is famous for having restaurants or eateries everywhere. A friend once said: “In Taiwan one half of the population is cooking for the other half.

Street scene Taipei traditional shopping street, Taipei Street Photography
Wuxing Street in Xinyi. The photo shows the part where the traditional market is. I always recommend visitors to see a traditional market. It is a great experience.

Street scene Taipei elderly people waiting for the bus, Taipei Street Photography
Waiting for the bus. The photo was taken from the inside of a convenience store at a bus stop, therefore the reflections. In summer I like to sit in this store, enjoying a cool drink and free AC while waiting for the bus.

Street scene Taipei food stall, Taipei Street Photography
And more small shops selling food.

Street scene Taipei temple, Taipei Street Photography
Temple decorated for some celebration. There are so many small temples hiding between buildings or in small lanes. Only need to open the eyes and they suddenly become visible.

Street scene Taipei Baoan Temple, Taipei Street Photography
Entrance of Baoan Temple. This is one of my favorite temples. It has a very  nice inner yard, and it is lively but not overcrowded.

Street scene Taipei coin laundry shop, Taipei Street Photography
A coin laundry shop hiding in a small lane in Ximen.

Street scene Taipei church, Taipei Street Photography
There are plenty of churches in Taipei. Each of them looks unique and so different from churches in Germany.

Street scene Taipei typical side street, Taipei Street Photography
Wuxing Street in Xinyi. A busy street with shops, markets, restaurants, cafes,… I would say, that this street represents a typical Taiwanese quarter quite well. Sadly more and more areas getting “developed” and the lively streets are replaced by fancy but soulless quarters.

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