Ximen Red House - Ximending

Ximen Red House - Ximending

Ximen Red House - Ximending
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11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday
11:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Friday
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM - 9:30 PM
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Full of tourists, but with street performances and shows to entertain kids and adults alike. A fun and affordable place to shop for souvenirs and eat street food.
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  • Abovetheclouds
    2,320 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Go on the weekend!
    Go on a weekend afternoon when it is in full swing. It is busy then but such a cool atmosphere! There is also a Creative Market which is only there on the weekends. Hence I said go then. The Creative Market is just outside. You can also purchase some lovely items. Check the website for timings. Nice to watch the buskers and the teens of Taipei! The structure and colour of the Red House is unique. Worth walking around it before going inside. The 'red' is somewhat simple but striking. Inside you can learn more about the history, take the leaflet which is in English too. There was a coffee shop and the usual gift or souvenir shops. Staff are pleasant and friendly. Right by Ximen MRT.
    Visited November 2023
    Traveled solo
    Written November 4, 2023
  • David M
    Oslo, Norway237 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Cool area, great vibe
    This is a really cool area to interact with. The atmosphere surrounding the Red House is buzzing. Seeing both young and old being able to express themselves as they like, really adds to the vibe. There are some really good bars, I loved the weekend artisan market outside. Also the quality of the products sold inside the house and of course what it all represents. In fact the whole area of Ximen is alive. It was by chance that I booked a hotel for a couple of nights here. So glad I did. My colleague from Australia also loved being here.
    Visited March 2024
    Traveled on business
    Written April 14, 2024
  • LolaGo1
    Washington DC, District of Columbia6,624 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    Finally, noted it open on my last day in Taipei
    I thought I would not see its interiors before I leave the city. Finally on my last day, it was opened and I was able to visit it. Inside are shops that sell items represented to be made in Taiwan. Items for sale include beautiful music boxes, souvenirs, clothes, tshirts, watches, etc. I just looked around and took some photos here. Outside are the stores, shops, restaurants of the Ximending area.
    Visited May 2024
    Traveled solo
    Written May 8, 2024
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Bulatai
Sydney, Australia203 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020
This is a restored theatre that was built during the Japanese occupation. It is not far from the Ximending pedestrian area.

Inside there are stalls with local craftspeople and designers selling very unique products from handmade jewellery to retro Taiwan clothes and crafts. It is all made in Taiwan mostly.

If you want something not run of the mill as a souvenir , this is the place to go.

There is also a small cafe.

Drop in and have a look. Nice oasis from the outside world.
Written March 6, 2020
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Sejin Ahn
Seoul, South Korea10,098 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Solo
Now it's a pedestrian street, but if you mention the most representative of the place, it's this red building. It has continued to evolve into a theatre since it was built as a townhouse in 1908 during the time of Japanese rule, and has been transformed into a cinema in the 1960s, but the city's development in the 1990s moved eastward, and it was designated a hill in 1997 until its operation. Since the 2000 fire, reconstruction has been ongoing and now it has a history of more than 100 years, but it has been rebirthed as a special commercial space, functioning as a representative for the modernized city centre. In the form of a magnificent shopping mall, there are special exhibitions everywhere, apart from the old architecture, and, of course, the theater, which shows an effort to reproduce the glory of the past.
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Written July 9, 2024
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David M
Oslo, Norway237 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • Business
This is a really cool area to interact with. The atmosphere surrounding the Red House is buzzing. Seeing both young and old being able to express themselves as they like, really adds to the vibe. There are some really good bars, I loved the weekend artisan market outside. Also the quality of the products sold inside the house and of course what it all represents.
In fact the whole area of Ximen is alive. It was by chance that I booked a hotel for a couple of nights here. So glad I did. My colleague from Australia also loved being here.
Written April 15, 2024
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LolaGo1
Washington DC, DC6,624 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2024 • Solo
I thought I would not see its interiors before I leave the city. Finally on my last day, it was opened and I was able to visit it. Inside are shops that sell items represented to be made in Taiwan. Items for sale include beautiful music boxes, souvenirs, clothes, tshirts, watches, etc.

I just looked around and took some photos here. Outside are the stores, shops, restaurants of the Ximending area.
Written May 8, 2024
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia13,632 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2020
The Ximen Red House is in the Wanhua District. It was built in 1908, during the Japanese colonial era (1895-1945). It was built of red bricks. It has had many uses, most particularly as a public market. Today is has a number of small retail outlets, selling souvenirs and other bits and pieces. "Ximen" means "West Gate", it's an area popular with young people.
Written October 15, 2020
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Abovetheclouds
2,320 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 • Solo
Go on a weekend afternoon when it is in full swing. It is busy then but such a cool atmosphere! There is also a Creative Market which is only there on the weekends. Hence I said go then. The Creative Market is just outside. You can also purchase some lovely items. Check the website for timings. Nice to watch the buskers and the teens of Taipei! The structure and colour of the Red House is unique. Worth walking around it before going inside. The 'red' is somewhat simple but striking. Inside you can learn more about the history, take the leaflet which is in English too. There was a coffee shop and the usual gift or souvenir shops. Staff are pleasant and friendly. Right by Ximen MRT.
Written November 4, 2023
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia13,632 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023 • Friends
The Red House is a Wanhua landmark. It is often described as the Ximending Red House. The Red House is a Ximending icon. It dates from the Japanese colonial period (1895-1945). The exterior is ornate, and the red brick structure gives the Red House its name. The area hosts outdoor chairs and tables in the warmer months. "Ximen" is an historic name, the area means "west gate."
Written July 5, 2023
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George A
Phoenix, AZ266 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2019
I guess this is an old merchant's house, but I don't think it's worth a visit. The building is nice to look at, but it's not a museum or anything. The interior is filled with small arts and crafts shops. The boutique shops really are not unlike those you can find in other shopping districts. Unless you like brick buildings, or octagons, spend your time elsewhere in the city.
Written January 3, 2020
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vinasojung
Singapore, Singapore58 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020
At the beginning, thought it's just one of the normal historical museums. but when I step in I've realised they sell a lot of stuffs of cute design items and souvenir for travellers. those souvenir looked very unique, like you can only find in Red house.
Highly recommend if you are happened to go ximending area.
Written March 4, 2020
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scalopages
1,354 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2019 • Solo
Old historic building which has been turned into art shopping center, surrounding by many restanrants.
Written October 7, 2019
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