The Red House 西門紅樓

Anchor point

1697 Reviews

Monday: Off day

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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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745 Very good
410 Excellent

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373 Families
340 Couples
260 Solo
48 Business
375 Friends

KrisD_pl

Warsaw, Poland

Former common folks’ market

2018-10

More than hundred years old, this historic market is now housing some craftsmen shops - good alternative to cheap, trashy souvenirs. There are also shops around the building. The whole area is very lively.
DeniseBay

Singapore, Singapore

Traveler type:

Couples

Historical building with interesting arts & crafts market housed within

2019-08

This historical, octagonal red bricked building is a stone’s throw away from Ximen MRT station. My boyfriend and I enjoyed browsing at the little arts & craft stalls peppered throughout the flea market areas on level 1 and 2. They have interesting, pretty souvenirs, gifts, jewellery pieces, bags, decor items and more. Hidden from the Main Street, right behind the Red House, you’ll find plenty of bars that are LGBTQ-friendly. Prices are pretty affordable compared to what we have in Singapore haha!! We chilled at Cafe Dalila on our last night in Taipei. ;)
Jane C

Historical building

2019-08

Red House is an octagonal red bricked building (hence the name) in central Taipei. It was built in 1908 as a market building. Now houses arts and crafts shops.
G2Kpauly

Melbourne, Australia

Traveler type:

Friends getaway

Nice old building

2019-08

I went to have a look at Ximen Red House the other night. It's cool for a photo out the front and to to in and look and learn about its history.
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