The Red House 西門紅樓

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1688 Reviews

Tuesday: 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 Family Activities 101 Highlights Themed Shopping Areas
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
468 Average
741 Very good
409 Excellent

Traveler type

372 Families
339 Couples
260 Solo
48 Business
372 Friends

aycwong2

Toronto, Canada

Traveler type:

Solo travel

Very pretty

2019-08

Has a lot of small shops and artists hosting their businesses. They have an open area for exhibitions as well
gtangg

Traveler type:

Couples

Quaint art and craft collection

2019-07

Nice place away from the hustle and bustle of Taipei. Each store has a distinct theme and my favourites were the cloisonné collection from the National Museum and the flat wine bottle art.
cha0318

Singapore, Singapore

Traveler type:

Friends getaway

Historical and relaxing ambiance

2019-06

My friend and I checked this place out as it was raining and we wanted tea time to conclude our Taipei trip. We swanted to go check the displays but there was a tour group so we decided to just have tea. The staff are young and can speak English and are friendly. The tea was great and the bread and spread was average as expected but the ambiance was excellent.
jennyp574

Singapore, Singapore

Traveler type:

Couples

Disappointed

2019-06

The last trip, Ximen Red House was under renovation. This trip, it has completed renovation but closed on Monday. So can only take photo from outside. Maybe better luck on my next trip. Haha.
angelinaruth

Singapore

Traveler type:

Solo travel

Cute little stores

2019-05

The history of the place was rather interesting, a mix of Western and Eastern beliefs. Lots of small shops selling lots of artsy stuff. Little expensive for me but still quite fun to window shop.