21st Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Lanterns Above

This photo was taken in Taipei, Taiwan, at the Nung Chan Monastery. This Buddhist monastery features modern architecture, unlike many other monasteries and temples that reside in Taiwan. Walking along the pathways of the building, the contrast between traditional elements like lanterns and modern elements like the walls of the monastery stand out. This is representative of culture today that is comprised of both tradition and modernity.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 12.2022
Date Uploaded: 10.2023
Photo Location: Taiwan
Camera: NIKON D3300
Copyright: © Elena Peng