00:26 - ShiFen Old Street is a very popular tourist destination in Taiwan, known for its charming railway town atmosphere, historical significance, and beautiful scenery. Located in Pingxi District, New Taipei City, it's a must-visit spot for both locals and tourists. It is only around 300 meters long so you can usually finish visiting this place within an hour. We are now walking towards the old town via the Jing An suspension bridge that stretches over the Keelung River.

03:14 - The most famous activity at ShiFen Old Street is writing prayers or wishes on sky lanterns and releasing them into the sky. This tradition is believed to bring good luck and prosperity. The lanterns come in different colors, each symbolizing different types of blessings, so you choose the colors based on your wishes. Red is for health and peace, yellow is for wealth, blue is for career, purple is for academic results, white is for a good future, orange is for love, magenta is for popularity, pink is for joy and lastly... green is to represent vigor and success.

04:29 - There are plenty of shops selling handcrafted items, sky lantern souvenirs, postcards, and local crafts. Most visitors will end up buying at least some small trinkets as reminders of their trip.

05:46 - The Japanese built the railway line here in 1918 for coal transportation. Although the mines stopped around the early 1970s, trains still run through the ShiFen Old Street today, and visitors will stand at the side to watch and ...