Born to a prominent Hakka family in 1907 in Hsinchu's Beipu Township, Deng Teng-hui went to Japan at the age of 17 to study in high school and college. Affected by his uncle who was passionate about photography, Deng showed an interest in taking pictures.
Due to its abundance of natural beauty and proximity to the ocean, the northeastern Taiwanese county of Yilan is often referred as "the back garden of Taipei City.” Moreover, as the host of major annual festivities, Yilan has garnered considerable artistic expertise and recreational momentum.