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Top 10 Best Facts about Ximending

Ximending, nicknamed 鈥淗arajuku of Taipei鈥� and the 鈥淪hibuya of Taipei鈥� is a popular tourist destination in Taiwan. It is located in the northeastern part of Wanhua District in Taipei.

The area was established during the Japanese rule, and it is named referring to an area outside the west gate of the city. Since then the area has developed into a leading commercial and cultural hub on the island of Taiwan.

Ximending attracts an average of over 3 million shoppers per month, as it boasts of a variety of vibrant restaurants, bars, shops, and legendary Taiwan historical sites.

Here are the top best facts about Ximending.

1. Ximending is a Place of Young Shoppers

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Ximending became most popular with young people in 1999. This was after the government made the area pedestrian, and banned the entry of vehicles during the weekends and public holidays.

The area has over twenty theatres, and six thousand vendors, and is a popular area for small concerts, album launches, and street performances. All these activities turn the area into a magnet attracting a large population of young people living in and around the area.

Ximending is particularly very busy and full of young people during the weekends and public holidays. It also attracts bigger crowds in the evening, after young people come off their work and school classes.

2. Ximending is Gay Community Paradise

Taiwan is one of the countries in the world with a constitution that recognizes and protects gay people鈥檚 rights. Ximending has become a leading entertainment hub for LGBTQ groups.

Hero bar and G.paradise situated in the Ximending area are some of the most prominent gay clubs in the city. Together with the friendly nature of Taiwan鈥檚 people towards the gay community, the area has become a popular destination for gay people from all over the globe.

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) rights in Taiwan are regarded as the most progressive in Asia. Both male and female same-sex sexual activities are legally recognized.

3. Ximending is a Haven to the Book Lovers

With the big population of young people who frequents the Ximending area each day, Eslte book stores have become book lovers’ haven, due to its 24 hours system of operation.

Eslite Bookstore is one of the largest retail bookstore chains in Taiwan. It also offers one of the largest selections of English-language publications and translation materials in Taiwan.

It also sells material written in 鈥淧inyin鈥�, an official Romanization system of standard Mandarin in mainland China, Taiwan, and Singapore. 鈥淧inyin鈥� is used to teach the Chinese mandarin language.

4. Historical Sites in Ximending area

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Ximending area is very popular for visitors with an interest in Taiwanese history and heritage. Several historical sites built during the Japanese rule era are found in the area.

One of them is the Ximending Mazu temple. It sits in an obscure and almost hidden location in the bustling Ximending shopping district. The name Mazu refers to a heavenly queen, who is an extremely popular deity in Taiwan.

The Red House Theater is another prominent building from the Japanese era. It was built in 1908 as a market building with its ground floor serving as a departmental store.

5. Ximending is Home to the Modern Toilet Restaurant

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Ximending is the capital of fashion and unique innovative ideas; the whole stretch of pedestrian area is dotted with gift shops, fashion stores, unique eateries, and fancy restaurants.

One of the restaurants which have become increasingly popular with young locals and tourists is 鈥淭he modern toilet鈥� restaurant. As its name suggests, the restaurant has a toilet-themed layout. Food is served on porcelain bowls shaped like toilets and serving booths are also shaped like a toilet.

6. Ximending was the Theatre Street

Ximending became a popular theatre street in Taipei in the 1930s, its growth accelerated after the end of World War 2. In the 1950s more theatres mushroomed in the area, which attracted thousands of theatre audiences and every theatre was full to capacity.

However, in the 1990s, the booming business in the area started to dwindle after the city of Taipei started to develop towards eastwards. This changed after the government established Ximending as a pedestrian area, and the business started to thrive again.

Today Ximending has over twenty theatres and other areas for small concerts and street performances it is also the home to the legendary red house theatre.

7. Ximending Hosts the Best Street Performances

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The government of Taiwan has reserved areas strictly dedicated to street performers and entertainers. Ximending is one of the busiest areas with street activities with performances happening every day and night.

The place never runs out of performers, instead, they queue up one after the other, to show what they have got to the crowd.   They include vocalists, acrobats, jugglers, and hypnotizers.

Street shows are absolutely free, but the audience sometimes donates some cash as a gesture of appreciation and encouragement to the artists.

8. The Red House Theatre is Located Here

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Constructed in 1908, the red house theatre is a major landmark of Ximending on Chendou road with a long history in performing arts.

It is a 2-story octagonal building comprised of red tiles and bricks, on the inside the roof is an ingenious piece of architecture with a shape of an umbrella.

The ground floor houses a small cafe and a display of the history of the building, as well as several independent shops. The second-floor theatre hosts regular live performances. The red house theatre is a popular destination for local and international tourists.

9.  Ximending Night Market Offers a Memorable Experience

The Ximending Market is one of the most popular tourist spots in Taipei. It is mostly frequented by the Taiwanese young generation and foreign tourists.

 it is popular for its traditional Chinese delicacies, including fried chickens, pancakes, strawberries, ice-creams, and also other Asian and western countries’ cuisines.

There are also clothing shops that sell trendy fashion fitting for the younger generations. This market is also where the popular Ximending pedestrian crossing is located.

10. How to Get to Ximending Area

Ximending is a major commercial and entertainment hub in the City of Taipei. With an excellent location close to Taipei Main Station, Ximending offers great convenience in transportations with MRT and a number of buses plying the route.

 For travelers coming from other cities, they may simply take a flight or Taiwan high-speed train to Taipei’s main station and then take a short ride or 10 minutes short walk to the Ximending area.

Address: Chengdu Rd., Zhonghua Rd., Wuchang Rd., Xinning S. Rd., Wanhua District, Taipei City, Taiwan (R.O.C.)

 Opening Hours: all around the year

Available parking areas: Luoyang Car Park, Ermei Car Park & Movie Theme Park Car Park for scooters.