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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.

西門紅樓是西門町的重要地標建築物 1908年日本建築師設計建造 2000年發生大火後整修完才有現今美麗的建築樣貌 外觀很適合拍照留念 室內有一些西門紅樓的歷史背景說明、可休息喝飲料的紅樓茶坊和一些文創小商店可逛逛

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.

冬季到台北來看雨——孟庭葦倒是唱出了台北的冬日暖曲 就在西門町附近的一棟紅磚洋樓，由於西門町商業街的繁盛，帶動了這個紅樓也成了紅點。

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.