Taipei's nostalgic villages: a hipster check-in guide 📸

#September Good Places 2025
Taipei's Beitou Center New Village is a place full of nostalgic atmosphere. The small village has preserved a large number of ancient buildings and nostalgic street scenes, perfectly showing Taiwan's history and culture of nearly half a century. Walking into the central new village, you can feel the pure life and discover the stories of different corners of the community. Whether you are a literary and artistic youth, parent-child travel or photo control, you are sure to find your favorite photo spot.

Recommended tour routes:
Entering from the entrance of Xinmin Road Lane 22, walk slowly along the main alley, lined with swaying willow trees, and the houses are elegantly toned and feel like you are back in the old Taiwanese community. You can first visit the village's "activity center", where there will be a handicraft market and small community exhibitions every holiday to bring out the interactive sense of local creation. Then walk to the old-style brick house settlement to feel the traces of Taiwanese life in the 1950s and 1960s. There are also small gardens planted by residents and nostalgic shops that people can freely visit, some of which will sell nostalgic snacks or cultural and creative gadgets, which are worth seeing.

Must-play items & photo spots:
1. Nostalgic red brick house - immersive experience of ancient architectural aesthetics, small photos in front of the door very atmospheric.
2. Tree shadow at the entrance of the alley - at sunset, sunlight through the leaves, the ground sprinkled with light and shadow, extremely vintage, photography must push.
3. Craft Fair—Get the opportunity to attend on weekends where you can make your own Taiwanese crafts, great for gifts and personal use.
4. Small garden and vegetable garden - the garden is planted with all kinds of flowers, plants and fruits, the four seasons are different scenery, plus the small wooden arch, delicate vignettes are very fresh.

Attraction tips:
1. It is best to choose weekdays or morning and afternoon hours to go, the flow of people is relatively small, you can slowly take pictures and play, not afraid of too crowded.
2. Pay attention to keeping quiet when visiting, after all, there are still some divine residents living in the village, respect the routine of local residents.
3. Market activities are mostly held on weekends, but are not guaranteed to be held weekly.
4. The roads in the village are narrow, it is recommended to wear light shoes to facilitate walking and exploring all corners.
5. There are not many restaurants nearby, so consider bringing your own snack water or buying authentic snacks at the market.

Notes:
- Open all day but lack of light in some sections at night, it is not recommended to stay in the village too late
- A small number of areas are private residences
- In case of rain, some roads in the village will become wet and slippery, walk carefully

Conclusion: Taipei has many new-style cultural and creative districts, but the central new village preserves the city's years and humanity. It is a slow-life and photogenic attraction that deserves a deep feeling. Next time you want to escape the business travel hotspot, you might as well give it a try!

Topics: #Taipei Nostalgia #Central New Village Exploration #Hipster Photo #Taiwan Historical Village #Parent-Child Slow Life