The Red House 西門紅樓

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1715 Reviews

Wednesday: 11:00 – 21:30

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Introduction

The Red House was constructed in 1908 by Japanese architect Kondo Juro, which was the first government-built public market in Taiwan and also the most well-preserved Class III historic building in the nation. The Red House consists of “Bagua" shaped Octagonal Display Hall as the grand entrance for it’s meaning— people visiting from all around the world, a characteristic Cruciform Building as main construction and adjacent South and North squares.

The Red House has been through few functions, shifted from public market, bookstore, cinema, to a theatre. More than a decade has passed since 2007 when Department of Cultural Affairs entrusted Taipei Culture Foundation to manage The Red House as a platform to promote Cultural and Creative Industry in the goal of reviving Ximending’s community. After gathering years of cultural and creative energies, Ximending is now considered as the most iconic location of Cultural and Creative Industry in not only Taipei, but all around Taiwan.

Information

Themes: Historic Sites Art and Cultural Centers Public Art
Subject: Family、Campus teaching
Suggested Months for Visiting: All year
Phone Number: +886-2-23119380
FAX: +886-2-23142927
Address: No. 10, Chengdu Rd., Wanhua Dist., Taipei City Taiwan, R.O.C

Opening Hours

Sunday: 11:00 – 21:30
Monday: Off day
Tuesday: 11:00 – 21:30
Wednesday: 11:00 – 21:30
Thursday: 11:00 – 21:30
Friday: 11:00 – 22:00
Saturday: 11:00 – 22:00

Reminders

Weekend Market Opening Hour
Saturday 14:00-22:00
Sunday 14:00-21:30

Services & Facilities

Accessibility for the Disabled
DIY
Venue rental
Dinning
Shopping
Toilets
Lost and found
Broadcast Service

Transportaiton

Choose a transportation method based on your departure location.

Nearby MRT

G Songshan-Xindian Line Ximen

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Review

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Traveler rating

19 Terrible
51 Poor
475 Average
754 Very good
418 Excellent

Traveler type

374 Families
346 Couples
264 Solo
48 Business
378 Friends

JeniseL_12

Traveler type:

Couples

Tastefully restored

2019-11

Everything to love in this trendy part of Taipei. The building is gorgeous. It has trendy shops, a cafe. Definitely worth a look. Support the local artisans too.
lsg181

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Traveler type:

Friends getaway

Iconic building a must to photo and post

2019-10

The iconic red bricks building is a must for tourist to photo and post. The stores are mostly artisan hand crafts. Food outlets and shopping arcades surround the building is worth taking a look too.
876rayt

Sendai, Japan

Traveler type:

Couples

1 week in Taipe

2019-10

We went here by pure accident! I wanted to check out the H&M flagship store of Taipe. This area is like Times Square NYC! Also the gay area of Taipe. Many restaurants and shops, colorful, lively and exciting. Worth visiting! Inside the redbrick building are a bunch of local artists selling their craft. I bought a cool ceramic plate. They also have a rainbow painted on the street. Many people line up to take photos. The rainbow is right in front of H&M
adventurerVan

Philippines

Monday Morning while heading to North

2019-09

This place is near the Ximen station, so while on our way from our hotel, we take a quick stop in front of this Red House to take photos. It's still early so few people are passing by and it's still close. It's a good time to have a snaps in this place.
scalopages

Traveler type:

Solo travel

Local arts and restaurants

2019-10

Old historic building which has been turned into art shopping center, surrounding by many restanrants.