Ximending – Ximending

Setting foot in Ximending or Ximending (西門町台北), visitors will not be surprised because it feels like standing in the middle of a neighborhood in Japan. It is known as the "Youth Shopping District" or the "Shinjuku of Taipei".

Ximen Market, Ximending Night Market or Ximenting Night Market are the names given to this place. Ximen is like a shopping place and the first pedestrian street of Taipei. Visitors coming here regardless of day or night can have strange and fascinating experiences from clothing stores, to food stalls located everywhere in Ximending.

Red House is one of the main tourist attractions in Ximending. This is a beautiful red brick building and has been used for many purposes since it was first opened in 1908. Today, the Red House hosts cultural performances. Cultural, community theater with a beautiful shop is located independently on the second floor of the building. It is full of unique designs created by local artists. At night, the area brings to life the buzz of about 20 bars dotted around the square right in front of the Red House, home to the best Happy Hour in Taipei. The area is also one of the largest LGBTQ districts in Taipei, so the bars are bustling every night of the week.

Taiwan is a country that loves entertainment machines and video games. It will not be surprising to go around the Ximending areas and visitors will come across many amusement claw machines with many practical gifts of value from low to high. These machines will operate 24 hours and ready to serve you at any time. In addition, there are many “gachapon” or Japanese-style vending machines. With just a few coins, you can get a little toy with lots of surprises.

In Taipei, there are many unique shopping centers, but really visitors will have a great feeling when coming and walking at Ximending. There are many stalls from clothes to cosmetics, souvenirs and countless other unique shops located around this area. If you want to buy clothes and accessories, stop by Eslite and Wanguo Mall for a wide selection of international brands. A lot of sneakers lovers come to Taipei to pick up the big name brands of footwear, many of which can be found at the ABC-Mart shoe store. For those who want to buy locally made shoes, they can visit FuFa in Ximending. Another great spot here is the Wan Nian Building, which has a wide range of merchandise, but is mainly known for its range of discounted toys and games. Shinjuku Plaza is also a great stop for travelers looking for affordable footwear and clothing, while Cosmed and Watsons are known for their cosmetics. Small alleys throughout Ximending always bring many surprises to visitors, big international brands like Nike or Uniqlo will often be located here with beautiful and attractive items.

After shopping, visitors can choose to rest and recharge at beautiful cafes or at great restaurants and eateries. The most famous in Ximending is probably Modern Toilet, which is a quirky eatery with a bathroom theme. It sounds uncomfortable, but it will certainly be a memorable experience when you can sit on the toilet-shaped chairs and experience ice cream and dishes with strange shapes and ideas. In addition, coming to Ximending, visitors must try beef noodles at Chef Hung Taiwan. This is arguably the best dish in Taiwan. Enjoying the famous Ay Chung rice noodles is an indispensable part when coming to Ximending. This is a type of thin noodle made from a special Taiwanese flour, served hot with broth and pork belly. In addition, Snow King is another stop Ximending, homemade ice cream from 1947 with unique but unusual flavors like red bean and shredded meat. Surely these will be interesting experiences for any visitor to Ximending.

Xinmending is possibly the coolest neighborhood in Taipei. Visitors come here not only to shop but also to experience strange and attractive dishes, and also to wander around, sip drinks while watching the surrounding crowd and also experience the wonderful things in life. Taiwan's unique culture.

Operating time:

daily

Entrance ticket price:

All free