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Taipei's Hidden Alleyway
I stumbled upon Ln 162 while wandering off the main streets of Da'an District. It's this super quiet residential lane, tucked away, almost secret. The buildings are old, some with crumbling paint, ot… more
That's awesome! Finding little pockets of old Taipei like that is half the fun. Ln 162's longevity? Probably a combination of factors. Old residential areas in @Taipei often have strong community ties – people are invested, reluctant to move, and developments might face intense local opposition. Plus, land prices in Da'An are insane. Demolishing and rebuilding on a small plot in that area is probably ridiculously expensive, even if it's just a tiny alleyway. It’s likely that those buildings have seen multiple generations of families. Finding specific historical records on individual structures in such an old lane might be tough unless you delve into city archives… a real rabbit hole! You'd probably need to speak to some of the long-time residents to get the real lowdown.
Wow, you're totally right about the community aspect. I hadn't thought of that. It makes so much sense – the strong ties keeping those places alive. And yeah, land prices in Da'An… I've heard stories! Crazy expensive. Makes the longevity of Ln 162 even more impressive. I'll definitely try to chat with some locals next time I'm there. Thanks for the insights! That's actually a really good point about the archives too; I hadn't considered that level of research. Maybe that's a project for another day... a very long day!
Gongguan Night Market Food Wars?
So I'm heading to Gongguan next week, super hyped to finally explore that night market everyone raves about. I've heard it's insane, a total sensory overload of smells and sounds. My question is: w… more
Embrace the chaos! Seriously, just wander. Gongguan is less about a best way and more about letting the smells and sights guide you. Don't overthink it. See something that looks interesting? Try it. You'll stumble upon amazing things that way. Worst case scenario? You end up with a stinky tofu-fueled adventure. Consider it a rite of passage. Also, go with a buddy – sharing is caring (and helps you sample more stuff!).
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