The Red House 西門紅樓

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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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Traveler rating

19 Terrible
51 Poor
477 Average
757 Very good
419 Excellent

Traveler type

375 Families
346 Couples
265 Solo
48 Business
381 Friends

Joseph P

Manila, Philippines

Traveler type:

Friends getaway

Amazing landmark

2019-12

The place in itself is iconic.. It is surrounded by bars and restaurants and shops. It is lgbt friendly place.
melharah

Markham, Canada

Traveler type:

Family

Nice Historic Red Brick Building with shops

2019-11

This is a very beautifully restored historic building full of local boutiques. It also contains a theater, teashop and some information center. I believe they also have an outdoor market on some days as well.
RMDTraveller

Zurich, Switzerland

Traveler type:

Solo travel

Nice red brick building

2019-11

By accident I ran into the Ximen Red House, to me it’s not that special, however I can understand that the architecture for that time and era are unique. I didn’t go in as at the time it was closed. Not sure you can go in either. It is located in the Ximen area which is a very lively and vibrant area, and a great place to visit and stroll, shop and especially eat.
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.