Who Are The People In Your Neighbourhood?

When we first moved to Taipei, we didn’t really realise how fortunate we were to relocate to the area we currently live. Within only ten minutes walk from our apartment is Yuanshan 圓山 station. Before getting to Yuanshan station, you need to walk past the Taipei Expo Center and Maji Square. Coming from Beijing, I was amazed to see how well people make use of this multi-purpose covered space nearby the metro station. Each afternoon and evening we can find new discoveries and community activities. There are the ubiquitous groups of high schoolers sweating through hip hop dance routines, side-by-side with elderly practitioners of yoga and taichi 太極拳, and occasionally groups of acrobats and jugglers. Basically, there’s something for everyone. On weekends, the area is full with families, and as our first child is coming I find myself staring at all of the couples with “stroller” envy, wondering which model I’ll end up getting in the near future. Maji Square and the surrounding area is both the perfect place for a family outing, as well as being able to enjoy a late night cocktail or beer at one of the many bars. Below, I’ll give a brief introduction, at how it covers all the bases, even when you’re not sure what bases you’re wanting to cover. <a href="https://jeffreyschwab-30696.medium.com/who-are-the-people-in-your-neighbourhood-895e6554eb49">Learn More</a>