Ximending or Ximending Night Market 西門町商圈 (Taipei)

About Ximending 西門町商圈

This is one of the bustling shopping areas in Taipei. Ximending is a popular gathering place for young people in Taiwan. Whether you want to watch a movie, go shopping, or eat street foods, restaurants, bars, and beverages, there are many choices. Ximending Shopping District is crowded with people every night. Everything is brightly lit and the atmosphere is great. This is a great place for shopping and dining in the evening. If you are in Taipei, this is definitely one of the must-visit places.

Ximending Shopping District

The whole Ximending area is packed with tourists and locals, especially at night, and always feels lively. Ximending Pedestrian Zone has many street performers and promotional activities during the holidays. There is a wide variety of products, very suitable for adults, children and the elderly. For example. Food, snacks, souvenirs, fashion, nightlife and even LGBTQ events or street performances can keep you entertained. Ximending is a very diverse living and business district, and a paradise for young people.

Rainbow Landscape

On May 17, 2019, Taiwan became the first country in Asia where same-sex couples can legally marry. Taipei City has set up a “Rainbow Six” rainbow landscape at Exit 6 of Ximending MRT Station to encourage everyone to respect human rights and promote a friendly environment for gender equality. Ximending is also considered a safe place for the LGBTQ+ community.

Ximending Shopping District

The Red House

The Red House consists of an octagonal building and a cross building, and was originally an indoor market. Later, in Taiwan’s post-war period, the octagonal building was used as a performance venue. It was listed as a Taipei City historic site in 1997 and serves as a cultural and creative venue and exhibition space. There are many bars next to The Red House with a great atmosphere, and it is now also a place for people to gather. Now it has become an LGBTQ+ friendly gathering place, suitable for nightlife with drinks and chats.

Ximending Shopping DistrictXimending Shopping District

Opening Hours

Opening Hours: Most stores open around 11:00-22:00
Price

Cost: Free Entrance

The Best Time to Visit
It is the difference between day and night in Ximending. It will become a night market in the evening. If you only have once chance to visit Ximending, I suggest you go in the early evening or evening time(Crowded). Lots of street performers during weekends/holidays. 
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How to get to?

From: MRT(G12 Ximen or BL11 Ximen Exit 1) → walk 0 meters
Google Map: Ximending

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