The Red House 西門紅樓

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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 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

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Nearby MRT

G Songshan-Xindian Line Ximen

G Songshan-Xindian Line Xiaonanmen

G Songshan-Xindian Line Beimen

R Tamsui-Xinyi Line NTU Hospital

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345 Couples
267 Solo
48 Business
383 Friends

619jeffry

Essendon, Australia

A building of many uses

2020-08

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.
ianwyj

Singapore, Singapore

New life for a historic building

2019-12

Built in 1908, the Red House is an umistakable building in the middle of the largely modern-looking Ximending shopping district. Initially used as a public market, the red-bricked (hence the name) octaginal building has served a variety of roles, including a public market, bookstore, cinema, and theatre. In a way, it's reverted to its first role as it now serves as the centrepiece of a shopping centre. We found shops divided amongst a series of longitudinal two-storey buildings, and which focued mainly on artistically-designed themes, including jewellery, clothes, posters, and souvenirs. In a city that's quite devoted to a range of shopping experiences, it's nevertheless a nice place to spend an hour or tow happily browsing.
Bulatai

Sydney, Australia

Worth visiting - restored theatre

2020-02

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.
vinasojung

Singapore, Singapore

you should visit, if you want to see those cute design items in Taipei!

2020-02

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.
619jeffry

Essendon, Australia

Historic building finds new direction

2020-02

The Red House was built in 1908, during the Japanese colonial era (1895-1945) to serve as a public market. The Red House has been renovated several times. It is built of red brick, with external brick buttresses. This octagonal building now functions as a business incubator for various artistic enterprises. They sell their output, these souvenirs are better than the usual tat you find in this area. The Red House is only a few hundred yards (meters) fro the Shimen MRT Station. It is closed on Monday. By the way, the Red House is surrounded by bars serving Taipei's vibrant GLBTQIA scene.