The image displays a bustling, narrow alleyway within Jiufen Old Street, located in Ruifang District, New Taipei City, Taiwan, during evening or nighttime hours

The image displays a bustling, narrow alleyway within Jiufen Old Street, located in Ruifang District, New Taipei City, Taiwan, during evening or nighttime hours. The alley is densely populated with approximately 20-30 individuals, primarily of East Asian ethnicity, walking, standing, and observing shopfronts. Numerous illuminated red and orange spherical lanterns hang overhead along the length of the alley, providing the primary light source alongside shop illuminations. The ground is paved with rectangular grey stone or brick-like tiles. On the left side of the alley, a brightly lit, rectangular sign for a "7-ELEVEN" convenience store is prominent, displaying "ATM" and "Wi-Fi" icons. Below and to the right of this sign, a group of pedestrians is gathered, some appearing to queue. In the immediate foreground, facing away from the viewer, a person wears a light-colored, patterned, loose-fitting garment. Partially visible above the 7-ELEVEN sign is a traditional-style sign with Chinese characters, including "古街" (Old Street). On the right side of the alley, an open-fronted shop features a display rack filled with numerous small, colorful items, likely souvenirs or keychains. A woman wearing a light-colored t-shirt and white wide-leg pants stands facing this display, appearing to browse the merchandise. Further down the alley on the right, a storefront sign advertises "Beef noodles" (牛肉麵) in both English and Chinese characters. Overhead, exposed electrical conduits, pipes, and metal awnings are visible.