Explore Taipei’s Chinese-Inspired Pre Wedding Photo Hotspots: 7 Must-Visit Locations!
Chinese-themed pre-wedding photoshoots prioritize selecting settings that harmoniously blend landscapes, traditional Chinese architecture, and attire. In the greater Taipei area, popular locations like Lin An Tai Historical House and Zhishan Garden are ideal for classical Chinese-style bridal photography.
Furthermore, incorporating traditional Chinese wedding props such as handheld fans, folding fans, and embroidered shoes can enhance the allure of Chinese wedding attire.
Now, let’s discover some perfect locations for capturing Chinese-themed wedding photos together!
Lin An Tai Historical House 林安泰古厝
Lin An Tai Historical House is a popular spot for photo shoots, with traditional Minnan-style courtyard architecture and landscaped gardens. Amid serene rockeries and waterfalls, the pavilions and bridges create a tranquil setting, perfect for capturing the classical ambiance of old house living in wedding photos.
Additionally, wearing a red lightweight wedding gown and posing in any corner of the park’s architecture can also produce elegant Chinese-style wedding photos.
Address: No. 5, Binjiang Street, Zhongshan District, Taipei City
Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 09:00-17:00; Closed on Mondays
Admission: No reservation needed. Simply register at the security office on the day of the shoot to inform them of your photography plans.
Zhishan Garden 至善園
Located near the National Palace Museum, Zhishan Garden is styled after the Song Dynasty, and covers 5,000 square meters. Its pavilions are intricately detailed, and the garden features large ponds, lawns, and ancient-style bridges, perfect for photography.
Admission is 20 NTD, waived with a same-day National Palace Museum ticket. Both attractions are commonly visited together for photography.
Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 08:00-17:00; Closed on Mondays
Admission: No admission fee; no reservation required.
National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall 中正紀念堂
Couples enamored with grand palace-style Chinese architecture must visit the National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall for their wedding photoshoot. The majestic red columns in the front corridor rival the impressive Chinese-style architecture of the Grand Hotel Taipei. The design, featuring white stone railings and green glazed roof tiles, exudes a strong imperial atmosphere.
Consider wearing a distinctive, extravagant bright red wedding gown to showcase confidence and personality in your photoshoot.
Address: No. 21, Zhongshan South Road, Zhongzheng District, Taipei City
Phone: 02-66103600
Opening Hours: 09:00-17:00
Admission: Outdoor photography only; no venue fees required.
Lin Family Garden 林家花園
The Lin Family Garden in Banqiao presents a charming landscape with bridges, ponds, rockeries, pavilions, and traditional large courtyard houses. Influenced by Suzhou and Hangzhou styles, this garden features a smaller-scale layout. It’s perfect for capturing images in dragon and phoenix robes or elegant traditional wedding attire, including Republic of China-style cheongsam dresses.
Reflecting Taiwan’s earliest large courtyard house designs, the architecture embodies the traditional aesthetics of affluent families from bygone eras.
Address: No. 9, Ximen Street, Banqiao District, New Taipei City
Phone: 02-29653061
Opening Hours: 09:00-17:00
Admission: The entrance fee is 80 NTD per person.
Taipei Confucius Temple 台北孔廟
The Taipei Confucius Temple exudes a profound classical atmosphere. The spacious courtyard in front of the main hall, known as Dacheng Hall, is a popular photography spot. The scenery resembles ancient palace architecture with colorful ceramic tiles, intricate roof ridges, beams, and columns adorned with ornate carvings.
Ideal for lively and festive wedding photos on sunny days, this setting showcases a literary and artistic Chinese-themed atmosphere. The areas around Pan Chi (泮池), Wan Ren Palace Wall (萬仞宮牆), and Coiled Dragon Stone Pillars (蟠龍石柱) are also popular photography spots within the temple grounds.
Address: No. 275, Dalong Street, Datong District, Taipei City
Phone: 02 2592 3934
Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 09:00–18:00
Admission: Free, but advance permission is required for photography sessions.
Bopiliao Historic Block 剝皮寮歷史街區
Preserving Qing Dynasty-era charm, the Bopiliao Historic Block features red-brick colonnades and wooden doors and windows, evoking a bygone marketplace vibe. This nostalgic setting is perfect for themed photoshoots in qipao, elegant wedding gowns, or modern Chinese-style attire, offering a unique backdrop for memorable wedding photos.
Address: Lane 173, Kangding Road, Wanhua District, Taipei City
Dihua Street maintains its 19th-century charm with historic stores offering traditional groceries and herbal medicine. Whether dressed in a qipao, elegant wedding gown, or traditional attire, this street is a perfect backdrop for outdoor photoshoots. Capture candid scenes of daily life, adding a lively touch to your wedding photos.
Address: Section 1, Dihua Street, Datong District, Taipei City 103
Operating Hours: Open 24 hours
Admission: Free; however, it’s recommended to inquire beforehand with nearby shopkeepers if you plan to use specific areas for photography.
Taipei City offers a rich array of traditional sites perfect for Chinese-themed wedding photoshoots, with diverse buildings and picturesque gardens to capture beautiful moments.
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Jeffrey Oh
I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to Ann from Cang-Ai for her outstanding administrative support during our recent trip to Taiwan for our pre-wedding photoshoot. Despite the challenges posed by a typhoon and unexpected changes in our plans, Ann was instrumental in facilitating everything seamlessly.
Her professionalism and dedication made all the difference, ensuring that we could focus on our experience without stress. Communication with her was effortless, and her prompt responses and helpfulness were truly appreciated. Thank you, Ann, for making our trip so memorable!
We would also like to take this opportunity to thank the Taiwan team (from photographer to makeup artist) which made the photoshoot so fun and interesting. They were very professional and accommodating. 10/10 service!
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Pearlyn Tan
Probably one of the best bridal boutique in SG! Wide range and choices of wedding gowns that can fit any shape and size . The tailor Xiu Zhen 姐 is amazing, she can tailor the dress on the spot within minutes and assured me that i can fit into whichever dress I chose! In comparison with my experience with another boutique who told me I couldn't fit into this and that, I am truly amazed by the talented tailor at Cangai which didn't make me feel bad about myself. I'm very satisfied with the very pretty white wedding dress and evening gown I rented. The Kuas here are also another level of pretty! 😍 Can be used as evening gown too! The only problem I had was there were too many choices to choose haha!
Also, thank you to Ann and Jiali, who very patiently gone through the details of the package for actual day wedding. They were always there for me to answer my questions even at wee hours and helped me arrange everything properly . One plus point is they were not pushy with sales at all! We signed the package in bridal fair. Sat down and walked away 3 times before finally deciding they are the best and turns out they really did their best. Thank you for not stressing me into getting packages, I really appreciate it! They are very genuine and probably as excited as I am, for my big day. How lovely right!!
Also my actual day make up artist Umiko, another great talent in Cangai. She was very gentle and assuring and tolerated my pre wedding anxiety. I was very anxious but she was very patient with me too. She gone the extra mile to provide comfort, such as preparing some gummies , putting music , and non stop assuring me that everything will go well. She was able to meet my requests for drawing big eyes, and her eye make up is really great! I love how my lower lashes turned out, tbh I didnt know I can be so pretty hehe!! Everything used on me that day was very clean, and powder puffs were brand new for each bride. Being someone very particular with cleanliness, I'm very amazed by how hygienic she was. Truly a great experience! Thank you Umiko for completing my big day with me!
If you're looking for bridal shop and make up artist, look no further. Cangai will definitely help you fulfil your dream wedding with you.
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alvin Lim
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Very good service and helpful and Thanks for XiaoTing and photo man and also make up for us
They very good and helpful👍😊
Yong Zhen Kang
Cecilia has been very kind and helpful by guiding and explaining to us the details of the whole process. Very experience in planning especially when we mentioned that we need it to be done within a short period of time. She managed to cater and help us to accomplished what we wanted.
J K
Had visited a couple shops before but upon seeing the quality and unique style of the dresses at Cang ai, knew this was the shop of our choice. The team was awesome all throughout and everything went smoothly. Thank you Xiaoting, photographer SK and makeup artist Ana - every piece of the service was of great quality that made for the wedding event that wished for! :)
Gabriel
Superb service from this store. It’s a MUST to look for Manager, Ann and you will be extremely satisfied for your big day. She is very helpful and patience. Has good recommendation for the gown and suit. Very pleased with her service
Cicilian Zhuang
Since Dec 2023, attended their wedding booth at marina bay sands.
We sign up for their pre wedding shoot for Kaoshiung at Jun 2024.
Sherry and May attended to us and due to some circumstances we purchase an indoor prewedding shoot in SG and additional for AD wedding gown + suit & etc.
As we visited to their store too frequently their service is good + friendly and even we had some sudden change in the AD date they are still understanding.
TW Cang Ai staff also caring and nice in their service. Have a pleasant day with them during the shoot as the photographer will guide us in how to pose to get a good effect.
Afterall, all the photo cames out very beautifully due to the weather as well.
Camilla Choo
Latest update: Bryan and I were very pleased with the service and quality of the Singapore and Taiwan team to allow our pre wedding shoot to be efficient and memorable one! The Taiwan team were caring and efficient in terms of planning the photoshoot locations in order for us to capture the best scenery. They were friendly and helpful, guided both of us (who doesn’t know how to pose) and I shall let the pictures speak for itself ♥️ The Singapore team were following up with us closely such as checking in with us how was our photoshoot the very day we finished and reminded us on our photoshoot dates when we arrived Taipei. Up next, looking forward to our actual day where we will be wearing their beautiful gowns and suits 😊
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The overall experience of signing their package were smooth. Ann and Ting were friendly, understanding and approachable when we have many queries about the package details. They made this decision making so much easier and effortlessly. Looking forward for our upcoming photoshoot and trying on their lovely gowns (which I love a few of them on my first visit at their studio) ☺️
Eugene Tan
I am thankful to Cecilia and her team to help us with the wedding preparation. They were efficient in their services in making sure every important segment of the wedding preparation was done and planned properly. They were always warm and welcoming each time and the process was not rushed through. They constantly check on us to make sure everything is okay and prompt in their replies whenever we are unsure of certain things. They have a wide selection of gowns and suits so you would not worry about the lack of varieties here. It was a great pleasure to work together with Cecelia and her reliable team 😊
Fish cy
Our pre-wedding photo shoot with Cang Ai Wedding was absolutely wonderful. From the moment we walked into the studio until finish our photoshoot, our coordinator Xiaoting felt more like a friend than a service provider. She was genuinely interested in helping us to choose styles that reflected our personalities.
When we arrived in Taiwan, Kaohsiong branch to prepare for the shoot, we were greeted by a team whose professionalism was only matched by their warmth and enthusiasm. The selection of gown was overwhelming due to the amount of options they had. However, the team made plenty of suggestions based on what we had in mind and allow us to decide on the outfit for the photoshoot.
During the actual photoshoot day. Despite the daunting heat, they ensured every shot was perfect, often going above and beyond to capture our moments in the most beautiful light. The team help us with the posing and keep reminding us to keep smiling for the camera!
The photos we received are absolutely breathtaking. Each one captures a unique moment between us, showcasing the stunning backdrops of Taiwan, Kenting. The lighting, angles, and composition were all expertly handled.
We are deeply grateful to Xiaoting and the entire Cang Ai team in Taiwan for making our pre-wedding shoot an unforgettable experience.
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Tong Peng Tan
We had an enjoyable experience from the start till the end taking our wedding photo shoot with CangAi wedding.
林经理 (she’s already back in Taipei) and Ann were fantastic hosts who assisted us from start to finish including planning for our shoot at Taiwan and covering for all the logistics. Everything went smoothly as we only have to travel to Taiwan and just show up at their Taiwan outlet on the scheduled date for gown fitting (first day) and the shoot itself (second day).
I would say that the packages from CangAi are reasonably priced and the service is 100% top notch from the team. Kudos to Ann for all the kind and patient follow up with us (although we took a long time to get back to her etc).
No regrets here in leaving our rare memories in the good hands of CangAi Wedding.
Tong Fei Yang
The team at Cangai has been nothing short of warm, friendly, and welcoming since day one. We’re so grateful for Xiaoting (our SG coordinator) and the team at Taipei for patiently answering our answers and requests, assisting in the trying of gowns and suits, making us look good for the shoot, and producing such lovely photos. Extra kudos to our photographer, make-up artist and assistant for braving the cold rain and wind on 陽明山 with us!
