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Just a clickbait title—it's actually in Kunshan.
Red brick arcades, vintage signs, red and green mailboxes... it's like an old street from a Taiwanese drama!
· ✅ Free to shoot: No admission fee, no spending required; just wander and snap away.
· ✅ Quiet and uncrowded: Avoid the crowds and soak up the atmosphere of the whole street all to yourself.
· ✅ Full Taiwanese drama vibes: Vintage signs + arcade corridors + mailboxes; every corner feels like Taiwan.
OOTD Today's outfit
· Top: Royal blue sleeveless mock-neck knit (brightening and sharp, creates a striking contrast with the vintage background).
· Accessories: Black metal-buckle belt + beige baseball cap + red beaded bracelet (adds a finishing touch and detail).
· Shoes: White platform shoes (adds height while keeping it casual, comfortable for walking).
· Bag: Off-white shoulder bag (gentle and versatile, echoes the overall color scheme).
When the sun is out, the light and shadows are incredible; every casual shot feels like a scene from a Taiwanese drama✨
📍Address: Baodao Youyicun
⏰Best time: 3:00–5:00 PM
_TI***ev
First, it's important to clarify that this is a commercial street. Only one of the streets has a real Taiwan vibe—the one with the yellow taxi in the picture. If you walk to the end, there's also a Jiji Station.
According to the vendors here, it's usually busier, but there's almost no one during the rainy season, so you can get some nice, clean shots.
The rain makes all the colors more vibrant, and after boosting the contrast in post-processing, it felt just right.
There's also a temple next to this street. If you have time, it's worth a visit. The temple's architecture has a strong Southern Fujian style. Deep inside the temple is the largest Tianhou Palace in East China, which houses a statue of the Black-faced Mazu.
In summary, it's not very convenient to get here. Driving yourself is best, followed by taking a taxi.
For me, although it's a man-made attraction, it has a great atmosphere for photos. I stayed from the afternoon until the blue hour and took hundreds of photos.
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