迷離夜信義 / Mysterious Night in Xinyi

前幾天，看完《水行俠2》時，天色已黑，但是逛逛信義區，也是我們本來就打算要做的事情，說到台北哪裡熱鬧，很難掠過信義區，不管是平日走過或路過，又或是假日特地來逛街吃美食，這裡一天24小時都充滿著人潮，不談台北101，每年的台北最大的跨年倒數活動的重頭戲都在這裡，那個像沖天炮的煙火施放，是每個年輕人都一定要過來朝聖過，要不然就不算在台北跨年，其實，再幾天，每年一次的信義區跨年惡夢，又要重現了。

而這一帶，也是聖誕樹最多的地方，台北市百貨商場大約有30家左右，而信義區的百貨商場就有16棟，假如每家百貨商場都一定要佈置一顆聖誕樹的話，這裡至少就有16棵，這裡同時也是很多跨國企業的分公司所在地，比如美國的微軟及谷哥、中國的中國銀行及騰訊、新加坡的蝦皮等，假如每家這種大企業都弄一棵聖誕樹，這裡就有多少棵啊，當然，不是每個單位都一定會弄個聖誕樹，不過，弄個燈飾佈景或裝置藝術的也不少，總之，把這個區域妝點得美輪美奐的。

而我們就是想欣賞這樣美麗的街景，當夜幕低垂，這裡的時尚精品店、時尚咖啡館和高檔餐廳等的招牌燈光一打亮，酒吧和餐廳伴隨著音樂，吸引那些想要放鬆並陶醉於城市夜生活的人們，街角的各式特殊造型餐車，則提供那些想要邊走邊吃的人們一個不錯的選項，人們會感受到這座城市的脈動加速，特別是在這個月，因為符合聖誕主題的裝飾，人們會特別容易感受到佳節的節慶氣氛，有位朋友為了這個氛圍，特別帶了一台單眼相機，打算捕抓
游離在空氣中的聖誕氣息，當然我們幾個也樂於當個模特兒，讓他幫我們留下美照。

我覺得，每家百貨商場的聖誕樹，都是重頭戲，像是新光三越的雪白耶誕樹，整棵樹用白色羽毛打造的，不只超級吸晴，還超級浪漫的，超多人在這拍照打卡，ATT4FUN外面有棵Audi聖誕樹，綠色的聖誕樹上裝飾著許多發光的Audi車車，台北101外面也有棵Dior金黃聖誕樹，是以金光閃閃的生命之樹為發想，充滿著獨一無二的法式風情，這個區域走個一圈，就會發現很多路上的行人們，都是像我們一樣，到處拍照及收集聖誕樹，可惜的是，人潮真的是太多了，很難等到人清空，好好拍個獨照。

The other day, after watching "Aquaman 2," it was already dark out, but strolling around Xinyi District was on our to-do list. When talking about the lively spots in Taipei, you can't miss Xinyi District. Whether passing by on a regular day or intentionally coming for some shopping and dining on weekends, this place is bustling with crowds 24/7. Aside from Taipei 101, the highlight of the city's largest New Year's countdown event happens right here. The fireworks that shoot up like skyrockets are a must-see for every young soul – it's practically a Taipei New Year's rite of passage. In a few days, the annual Xinyi District New Year's Eve extravaganza, or as some might call it, the "nightmare," will unfold once again.

This area also boasts the most Christmas trees, with around 30 department stores in Taipei City and 16 in Xinyi alone. If each department store needs to set up a Christmas tree, that's at least 16 trees in this district. It's also home to many multinational corporations, such as Microsoft and Google from the U.S., China Bank and Tencent from China, and Shopee from Singapore. If each big company sets up a Christmas tree, imagine how many there would be. Of course, not every unit is obligated to have a tree, but there are plenty of dazzling light decorations and art installations, making this area a visually stunning spectacle.

Our goal was to appreciate the beautiful street scenes. As night fell, the signboards of fashionable boutiques, trendy cafes, and high-end restaurants illuminated the streets. Bars and restaurants, accompanied by music, attracted those looking to unwind and immerse themselves in the city's nightlife. Various uniquely styled food trucks on street corners provided a great option for those wanting to eat while strolling. You could feel the city's pulse quickening, especially this month, with Christmas-themed decorations amplifying the festive atmosphere. A friend even brought a DSLR camera to capture the Christmas vibes floating in the air. Of course, we were more than happy to be his models, creating some beautiful photos.

In my opinion, every department store's Christmas tree is the main attraction. For instance, the snow-white Christmas tree at Shin Kong Mitsukoshi, made entirely of white feathers, is not only incredibly Instagrammable but also exudes a romantic ambiance. Many people come here for photos. Outside ATT4FUN, there's an Audi Christmas tree, a green tree adorned with illuminated Audi cars. Taipei 101 also boasts a Dior golden Christmas tree, inspired by the sparkling tree of life, radiating a unique French charm. If you take a stroll in this area, you'll notice many pedestrians, just like us, snapping pictures and collecting Christmas tree memories. Unfortunately, the crowds are overwhelming, making it challenging to wait for a clear shot without other people in it.

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