Pretty sure this is legal, Taiwanese being law-abiding citizens.
Although it’s just a reminder (metro ticket purchase for children from age 6) you will quickly notice seeing reminders and signs everywhere you turn for many things you can’t do, with exact amounts of fine. Park your car/scooter somewhere illegal thinking you’ll be back in a couple of minutes getting a pack of cigarettes. Bam! A ninja appears from thin air, makes a photo of your vehicle and number plate and puts a ticket on your vehicle. I have seen it. One time in Taipei I wanted to take a sip of water from my bottle. Just took out the bottle and immediately someone told me I couldn’t drink it. It was not in the train, or even on the platform, just by the ticket machine by the entrance on street level. On long distance train you can forget about it all together. In Japan, on the other hand, they sell beautiful and delicious food for you to eat on the train! Interestingly, it’s OK to spit out the aftermath of betel nut chewing everywhere (in Taiwan).
Taiwan has high quality of life, ranked even higher than the US (might be a surprise to you). I find the people are generally more relaxed here than in Korea. The expats here are very happy for the same reason. Hong Kong and Taiwan are extremely popular amongst expats and both places are very desirable. They are bitter about being stuck in Seoul and eventually they move on to either HK or Taiwan.
It’s a developed country but something traditional still remains. Broom made from twigs.
A popular spot in town, Lotus pond. There are temples and all kinds of activities held here. You can walk around the pond, or sit on the many benches.
I think inside of the statue there is a shrine.
Lotus season is over, I found only 1 left that’s still in perfect condition.
Locals stop and bow then move on. Tourists stop and make photos.
Benches around the pond are super low, back rest is as high as the knee. But elsewhere they are normal height.
City rental bikes. I could have gotten one but never did.
In the West it gets people’s knickers in a knot, here it’s a right to breastfeed one’s child. And on the topic of rights, you are free to love in Taiwan. Lesbians are a very common sight and they are openly affectionate. It’s not for nothing Taipei is the gay capital of Asia. Not only by law one is free to love, it’s also the mentality of the people here.