Taipei doesn’t sleep when the sun sets — it transforms. From the intimacy of Huaxi Night Market to neon-lit shopping districts, from claw machine arcades to lantern-glowing temples, from the grandeur of Liberty Square to the beacon of Taipei 101, the city’s layers shine brightest after dark.

Taipei’s culture isn’t found only in its landmarks — it’s lived in everyday gestures. From a stranger sharing his plate of steamed clams, to worshippers lighting incense, to students filling neon shopping streets or friends working in a convenience store, the city’s warmth is everywhere.

Taipei is a city of numbers: 2.6M people in 272 km², 2M daily MRT riders, 300+ night markets, 11K convenience stores. But behind every stat is a lived moment — flavors, kindness, connection.