The Red House 西門紅樓

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1732 Reviews

Saturday：11:00 - 22:00

4.1

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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

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Review

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Traveler rating

19 Terrible
53 Poor
480 Average
758 Very good
422 Excellent

Traveler type

376 Families
346 Couples
267 Solo
48 Business
382 Friends

tpLong

Melaka, Malaysia

Traveler type:

Solo travel

Insta worthy spot

2020-01

Nice building and it is definately a nice insta worthy spot for all ages. Note: The shop closed on Monday.
Betty C

Historical Building

2019-06

The building is historically famous and has been restored but nothing really exciting. It is an octagon building selling souvenir, crafts and tea and some food. There are vendor stalls outside selling wares. People crowd around the front to take a souvenir picture.
thechronictraveller

Phoenix, Arizona

An Octagonal brick building, but not much more

2019-02

I guess this is an old merchant's house, but I don't think it's worth a visit. The building is nice to look at, but it's not a museum or anything. The interior is filled with small arts and crafts shops. The boutique shops really are not unlike those you can find in other shopping districts. Unless you like brick buildings, or octagons, spend your time elsewhere in the city.
narniasg

Singapore

Traveler type:

Couples

Average

2019-12

The building is spectacularly restored and great architecture but not sure about the shopping. Can skip if you are in rush.
Dr_Bingcarlos

Quezon City, Philippines

Great architecture!

2019-06

On our first visit to Taipei, the Red House was being restored. On our second visit, it was already open and i must say that the restoration work is excellent. It is also good that the building is now utilized as a center for Taiwan arts and craft with stalls selling locally-made products. I am not sure if it will still be used as a theater but that would be an excellent idea as the building is centrally located.