Huashan 1914 Creative Park

A great spot to explore local creativity and artsy vibes. Lots of cute shops, exhibitions, and fun photo corners. Perfect for a chill afternoon walk or souvenir hunting. Went on a weekday — not too crowded and very relaxing!

I had a really good time at the Taipei Film Festival, where I saw a lot of art house films and documentaries about the Ukraine War and the 1989 Romanian revolution. Until September 1, they have a postal themed store where you can write your own letters and they’ll mail it anywhere in the world for free on 9/1!! I’ve never seen a place like that, and it’s so cool for them to sponsor something like that. I don’t usually like the commercial vibe of 文创 parks but this one was charming — I found an artist selling hand embroidered earrings and glass jellyfish (their stall closed yesterday but you can see my photo for their work), which means that there will be different artist stalls when you visit next time. Prices are a bit elevated, food is a bit expensive, but the AC and plants are nice.

This vibrant park has blossomed into a lively hub for art, culture, and creativity. It hosts exhibitions, performances, and serves as a space for artists and organizations to create and connect. With charming restaurants, inspiring galleries, creative boutiques, and rental venues, it’s a thriving heart of Taiwan’s cultural and creative scene—where imagination comes to life and inspiration is always in the air.

I hadn’t visited in several years—the last time was before COVID—so it was a pleasant surprise to return on a Saturday and find a vibrant atmosphere with many exhibitions and creative events taking place. If you’re someone who enjoys arts, crafts, and creative culture, this is definitely worth a visit. Overall, weekends are highly recommended for your visit, as there tend to be more exhibits and activities compared to weekdays.

This is definitely my must-stop visit destination to my future visits in Taipei. On top of limited time exhibits and shops year-round, you can enjoy some local shops and a large park space in the back. You can easily spend half to a full day at this space. Highly recommend this to every Taiwan visitors 🤓

Cultural hub in an old sake winery featuring shops & showcasing local art, film, crafts & events. When we went there were live bands performing, Baskers performing, Arts and Craft stalls, Exhibitions, afes and food stalls. Lots of different areas to sit down, relax and enjoy the different aspects of the park

Amazingly creative shops and exhibitions! It was so entertaining and inspiring that I forgot to keep track of time. I could spend a whole day here! So many local citizens were enjoying themselves in the park. Wish we had one like it in Okinawa!

It’s such a wonderful and impressive place! The area is spacious and relaxing, with an activity lawn, restaurants, and coffee shops. There’s also a public park and lots of small, charming shops with interesting things to explore — even a movie theater!

Huashan 1914 Creative Park (華山1914文化創意產業園區) is a must-visit if you enjoy the local arts scene, especially if there's any beloved brands with pop-ups that you want to visit. This past September 2024, there was a BugCat Capoo 10th anniversary pop up that I was so excited to visit, and I was incredibly lucky that I made it to the closing weekend of the pop-up. My cousin and I drove here first thing in the morning, which was great, because parking is limited and gets super-crowded. There's so many stores here, and it's well-organized and lively. The BugCat Capoo pop-up installation was so fun with all the different themed rooms and following along with BugCat Capoos and friends' adventures. Shopping for merch is also like a fun treasure hunt! There are other brands there with pop-up stores. For example, we went to a Tom and Jerry pop up, and the airline Starlux x Peanuts collaboration also had a pop up. There's a lot of stores with tables and stalls from local artists and businesses. I've bought stationary created by local artists from a stationary store, and there's a stall, DAE by Day, 茶日子， that sells tea bags that I was able to bring home as a gift to my Chinoy boyfriend, who said that he's sold on Taiwan being the country with the best tea in the world! My cousin and I also had lunch here at a Chun Shui Tang chain here. By the time my cousin and I left in the afternoon, there were other cars happy to take our parking spot.

Like other reviewers have mentioned, this place is very fun to explore when it's not too crowded. There are more handcrafted goods here, so it's a good place to find more unique souvenirs. It's become a lot more touristy than it used to be, when it was more of an art park than a shopping destination. Despite that, it still has a lot of charm. Just make sure you're wearing good walking shoes. If you like stationary, soft goods, music boxes, and other eclectic collectibles and galleries, you'll find this place interesting to explore. There are a few cafes and paces to eat, but the wait will be stupid long on a crowded day. I went on a weekday and still couldn't get seated within 40 minutes at 春水堂. Ended up leaving and finding somewhere else to dine.

Huashan is a very unique place in Taipei even if you don't eat or buy anything. It's a wonderful model of urban revitalization, giving ab abandoned former factory district a second live. So many unique artisan and boutique shops. See the paper marche dinosaurs in my photos.

Huashan 1914 Creative Park (華山1914文化創意產業園區) is a arts and cultural center featuring restaurants, cute cafés, short-term exhibits, outdoor market events, pop-up shops, and boutique craft stores. The park was originally constructed in 1914 as a sake brewery and was later repurposed as the Taihoku Winery. After World War II, it was converted into the Taiwan Province Tobacco and Wine Government Monopoly Bureau - Taipei First Winery in 1949. The winery relocated in 1987 and left the site idle for over a decade. In 1999, the abandoned space was repurposed as a venue for exhibitions and performances by local artists. A government agency ultimately took over the site, initiated the planning in 2002, and finalized the renovation in 2007 when the park was officially renamed and began to operate as Huashan 1914 Creative Park. [How to get here]: Approximately 5-minute walk from the Taipei MRT Zhongxiao Xinsheng (忠孝新生) station. [What to see here]: This arts center is quite similar to Songshan Cultural and Creative Park (松山文創園區) and offers the following activities to explore: + Regular Guided Tours in Chinese (Saturday & Sunday at 10:30 AM and 4 PM): The tour lasts approximately 40 minutes and requires no booking. Simply arrive at the Information Center before the tour begins. + Taiwan Collection 芳釀所 (11 AM to 9 PM): Features 10+ local vendors showcasing Taiwanese snacks (e.g., rice crackers), drinks (e.g., teas), and crafts with modern packaging. + The Gala Asia 未来市 (11 AM to 9 PM): A mini indoor boutique market with over 30+ Asian design brands and each brand having its own booth. There's also a pop-up section. I bought a bottle of boiled rice soup (熬米湯) and honestly it tasted a bit nasty. + Umay Theater 烏梅劇院: A performance venue that requires tickets. Check the official website for upcoming shows. + SPOT Huashan 光點華山: A multi-purpose space featuring a cinema, café, and design shops. The cinema plays various independent films. + Huashan Brick Lane 華山六合院: The second-oldest building within the park. It was originally damaged in the 1960s and later renovated. This area has several cafés. + Art Boulevard 藝術大道: Features several free exhibits for visitors to explore. + Cafes & food: A branch of the famous bubble tea chain Chun Shui Tang (春水堂) is located right next to information center. There's also a stone oven-baked pizza shop called Alleycat's Pizza (巷貓) within the park + Bleu & Book 青鳥書店 (10 AM to 9 PM): The bookstore is located on the 2nd floor. Cute bookstore, but it's not quite comparable to Eslite Bookstore (誠品). + Rotating Outdoor Vendors & Events: Various seasonal markets and pop-up events take place in the open spaces. [Conclusion]: While I didn't find anything that particularly stood out to me, I was still impressed by the overall experience. Not that much to see on the second floor aside from a small bookstore. There are more free exhibits here compared to Songshan Cultural and Creative Park. With that being said, some exhibits here still require advance planning such as checking schedules and purchasing tickets. Overall I like Songshan Cultural and Creative Park slightly better for two main reasons - (1) Songshan is mostly indoors whereas Huashan 1914 has more semi-outdoor spaces and (2) Songshan has a really nice garden while Huashan lacks a comparable green space. Huashan 1914 is still a great spot for a romantic date for local couples, but foreign visitors who don't understand Chinese may find it a bit challenging to fully immerse themselves at this park. P.S. - Since Huashan 1914 is a semi-outdoor space, visitors should check the weather forecast before visiting as Taipei tends to rain frequently.

Still a cool place to hang out with family, friends, or loved ones. They have rotating art exhibits that are worth checking out. You'll need tickets for admission. Lots of cool shops by local business owners who design and create their own products. They have restaurants and cafe shops if you are looking for a place to dine or hang out for the day.

Art-Maker market in an old factory building featuring local art, crafts, restaurant & events. It's so hot to visit during summer time, some of the art and crafts displays are repeated, you can find it elsewhere. There are a few restaurants, cafes, shops, art galleries and other commercial facilities in the park, overall it's quite pricey, hipsters hangout place.

It's interesting how Taiwan has so many of these refurbished spaces that are now used to showcase art. I always like to check out those in the area and 華山 is one of the most well-known ones. This review will be shared from the perspective of someone who can read SOME Chinese but is not super proficient or patient enough to read through the entire article. Here are some of my observations: - When I came, the Bugcat Capoo's 10th anniversary was on full swing and I follow them on Instagram so it was pretty exciting to see this. The problem was, from experience, I knew that I wouldn't really have the patience to read any of the signs and couldn't really justify paying 300NT+ on a ticket so I just went to the gift shop instead. That's the issue with a lot of these exhibitions, it's hard want to go to any of them if you can't really read Chinese. - There are a lot of shops that showcase local artist's work. I always find it interesting what types of merch artists from different parts of the world make. I may be a bit biased, but I think Taiwan does it best as it all very cute. - Would definitely recommend checking out the Snoopy x Starlux collab. I think this is on the best collabs I have seen as Snoopy goes around the world to destinations that Starlux also flies to. Overall, cool place to go in Taipei. If you don't go into any of the exhibits, 1-1.5 hours would suffice.

I freaking loved this place. It was such a fun space where you got modern and artistic vibes. It looks like all the shops are in a building that was once historic but restored. There are so many cute shops/art experiences to go to. We got to wander around here for about an hour. It was really fun for the kids. We got to buy some fun souvenirs and take some fun photos.

My sweetie recommended this venue called 華山1914文化創意產業園區 Huashan 1914 Creative Park for a Monday visit. I likened it somewhat to the Distillery District in Toronto Canada. It's a interesting place to visit when it's not crowded like today. The architecture has stood the test of time so far.

Very lovely place for art and handcrafts. Very clean and quiet. It is a small pubic park.

I heard great things about this creative arts district. However, I found it a bit disappointing. It's basically a collection of art galleries and the exhibitions can be really hit or miss. Also, mostly exhibitions cost money to enter. So, the cost of your visit can add up pretty quickly. There are some cute shops around. However, there are cute shops all over Taipei. So, no need to really come here just for shopping and cafes. This area is fun to just walk around if you have little kids though. They can run around and not be worried about cars or traffic.

If you're an artsy type then this is definitely your must stop destination. If you like to shop for unique items then this is a must see. This is located across from GuangHua Shopping Center and SynTrend, where you can find ANY electronics and parts here in addition to latest electronic innovations. So this is an added bonus if you want to do more shopping after visiting here. I didn't get to see a whole lot because of pouring rain but I got to visit the WOODERFUL Life experience center, the baby product exhibition, and the "Milk Farm." The WOODERFUL Life is so amazing as you can put together your own music box in addition to seeing all these nifty wood gadgets and puzzles. At the "Milk Farm," we tried the Brown Sugar Boba Milk and the Latte. They were both excellent. This is my first time here and certainly will be a must stop every time I am back here in Taipei. Can't wait!

Enjoyed it! Taipei/Taiwan seems to always have a lot going on, with expos/dispays/pop-ups seemingly rotating constantly in any of the popular creative parks. Huashan 1914 Creative Park is certainly no exception, and hubby and I enjoyed being able to walk in (no entry fee) and check out each of the large buildings on the expos they had going on. For the expos that we did go into, there weren't any entry fees, but perhaps there are other expos where an entry fee is required? While the focus is whatever art display/expo is occurring, there are certainly small shops throughout the park where you can buy cute clothes, souvenirs, and perhaps some snacks. There were a few restaurants, but all looked very busy when we came by during a weekday. Very clean for a public park, we also enjoyed walking around the park and the miscellaneous sculptures on display on the grounds. Overall, you'll likely find something new any time you visit. And plenty of photo opportunities for you and/or your travel buddy! Will be back.

Free entry. Rotating exhibits, seem to be some interactive brand installation at any given time. Came when Chanel and Sanrio both had pop ups here (how could I not give this place 5 stars???) The Chanel one seems to be here for two weeks, not sure how long others typically run for. There was a miniature food exhibit, but I just missed it (that closed at 6pm -- while most stuff seems open through 9pm). Also noticed there had recently been a LINE pop up they were taking down. Plenty of young folks, great energy, IG photo opps galore. Like how they have a bunch of food and beverage options, blended with artisan offerings -- makes the browsing more fun. Would come back next time I'm here to see new pop ups and to check out any of their cafes!

I enjoyed this place. The park is full of art, exhibits and many shops and pop up shops for shopping. They have really unique items. The vibe here is really cool and its perfect to bring out of town people and catch up with friends. It is also dog friendly as I saw a ton of dogs with no leash just running around!

If you're looking for a quick getaway from the craziness of the city, this is a perfect place to go! From the outside, it doesn't look like it's very big, but there's actually a lot to see and do here with lots of space to walk around. It's easy to spend a couple of hours here. The main concept of this place, in addition to a handful of cafes and tea shops, is shops of artistic work. Because of this, you'll see shops here that you may not find in the future. This way, there's always something new! I would definitely recommend bringing some spending money here. I always end up buying a few things here. It's not just the shops that are artsy and cute. The way this park is constructed is perfect for aesthetic pictures and photoshoots, as I often see others do. I would recommend coming on a weekday, if at all possible. Weekends can get really crowded here and it interferes with the get-away experience that this place uniquely provides.

Make sure you visit this place on a weekend to get the full experience. It is possible to spend at least half a day here people watching, shopping, and seeing different events I went on a Sunday and I had such a good time. Full disclosure, I don't understand Mandarin at all and still had a good time. On weekends, all shops/events are open When I went, there were free events happening such as the parasonic celebration which gave out free snacks, and let you see how technology is influencing our future, a science event that allowed kids to experience it in a playful manner, and an event that celebrated the elderly and their accomplishment, etc. There are different craft shops, and cafe spots for you to relax. Toilets are free, and they even have a green space for you to just sit and people watch

This park is incredibly interesting. I've been here twice now and each time I've enjoyed seeing the variety of artists and their wears. The first time I walked through an exhibition which was a bit morbid though interesting. And, I picked up a few items to take back to the US. This time was more of a meandering stroll and I just love how you can go into all of the shops. I ended up taking back the most beautiful bouquet of flowers back to my apartmenth. Also, I enjoy how there are quite a few places just to sit and enjoy the space. It's nice for a date (after a silly dinner at the Hello Kitty Diner across the street). There just seems to be quite a few events going on here. My husband saw some Sony unveiling and last time there was a bridal thing happen. Plus, there are other art exhibitions and movies to see. Awesome place.

Cute small park. It seemed to be where the hipsters congregate. Lots of funky shops to look at. I really liked that they were using old run down buildings and repurposing it. It seems to be all the rage nowadays everywhere I've been to. Some of the shops had some amazing art work and some nifty gadgets and products. The prices were insane for Taiwan standards but then again Japanese goods are often pricier and artisanal stuff is expensive regardless of where you are. Not much to see. We spent about 30-45 minutes looking around. Some of the exhibits aren't free, so don't make the mistake of just walking in!

even though i was born in taiwan, i was raised and educated in the united states, so for me, i felt like i fit in to this venue/park since it didn't feel like i was in taiwan. there was an art gallery which had modern, westernized art, nothing close to what i'd been seeing in taiwan. they even had written descriptions & guide booklet in english. free admission! i strolled through several souvenirs shops and admired the westernized gifts, clothes, shoes, bath products, and even recyclable goods! now that was a first for me in taiwan! there were also tons of cafes that catered to westernized taste buds, offering salads, pizzas, vegetarian/vegan menu items, things that i'm accustomed to seeing living in the sf bay area. we definitely enjoyed walking through this site, just to get a sense of what this place was and what it offered. folks were setting up for an eco-friendly fair/festival in the main grassy area, not something you normally see in taiwan (but very common in the bay area!) this park is free and open to the public, so it's worth checking out if you're in central taipei. closest mrt/subway stop is zhongxiao xinsheng.

I love this place. This is every creative's dream place. There is so much art, technology, dessert, instagram-able spots, and stationary here! I definitely could spend a whole day moving from spot to spot.

Cool place to check out some artsy stuff. You'll find galleries, pop up shops, cafes and sometimes even performances here. It's a good hangout spot and a great place to experience the city's art and culture.

The best time to visit this park is at week days. Because at weekends, it's overwhelmed with people and commercial activities. Only at week days, you can find some peaceful time to appreciate those vintage buildings. It's nice that the park preserved those old buldings, well maintained yet still in its original shape, style and painting. A walk in the park brings you back to the 70s and 80s. The time simply slow down, letting you walking among the theater, art alley...enjoying the art while wondering what this building has been used for, who was here, what was the life then... During my short walk in this park, I've seen one cosplay and three wedding photograph shootings. The park is quite popular and appreciated by lots of people. So glad to see such a unique park in the center of Taipei.

There are different exhibition and funny things in Huashan Creative Park (i.e., Kanahei's Niu Niu World), Miniature Life Exhibition is one of a must go option. I can sure you will feel how marvellous when you visit in person.

An old beer manufacture turned into a art and culture center where many different activities takes place daily. It's an oasis inside a busy city where you can explore all day long.

I love Huashan, a lot of great arty shops with nice things. Perfect place for souvenirs or particularly nice things for you. Only issue is the rolling exhibitions aren't in English and there isn't an English schedule anywhere that I've been able to find. And you usually need to buy tickets for the great exhibitions, but I can't do that if there's no schedule or buying process in English. I'd love to be a regular attendee. Went to one exhibition with friends and there wasn't any translations of anything. Still beautiful but a little English would make it more accessible.

Great shopping area, especially Wooderful. Also great place for entertainment, they're is a movie theater (spot theater) and a concert venue (the lounge). All and all it feels like a expat mecca. There are many great Restaurants with english menus etc. The architecture is really interesting as well, it feels very Dutch.

Creative park with designer's shops and fun snack stands that will surely keep you occupied for half a day. Perfect spot for shopping if you are into modern Chinese/Taiwanese designed home decorations. Highly recommend a Japanese deco shop which has a restaurant next to it. It sells beautiful Japanese Fuji dyed textile which is perfect for hanging up on the wall to give your room more Zen. I got a piece with sunflower on it and my room has never been so vivid. There is also a shop that sells thousands of little cute wood decos which will definitely give your home a nice touch. This place is close to the Taipei main train station and very accessible by Youyou bike if you have a card. The price is relatively high and you will definitely feel the impulse to buy everything so make your choice wisely.

Cool place to walk around. A bit of a trek from the metro, but a lot of nice design shops and mini tree forest in the middle of the city. Some of the exhibits require tickets to get in.

The space is interesting as others have written but with lots of empty storefronts. I think it has a lot of potential but they need more shops/workshops/artists to take up residence. There are a bunch of cafes but so does every other area of Taipei.

If you are seeking for an immersive experience in the city, visit this winery soon converted to a creative complex. There are diverse stores for a contemporary art haul. Admission is free.

There's awesome little pop up shops and themed museums. My favorite thus far is the miniature museum and hello kitty store. There's lots to do and lots to take pictures of! We went on a rainy day, but I'm sure it's even more interesting on a sunny day.

One of the two most popular "creative parks" in Taipei. Lots of fairs, art galleries, cafes, and concerts happen here. Compared to Song Shan Creative Park, there is less to eat here with the focus mainly on cafes and the site is also smaller. But the tech parks are right next door for easy shopping.

This place is full of art and coffee shops! A hidden gem in the city! I wouldn't have even known about it except for when my friend who had been living in Taipei for a while took me. If you love coffee check this place out... if you love art check this place out.. want to know where the locals hang out? Check this place out! When i went I was luck enough to see a meet up that was happening for swing dancing!

really awesome park. there's a lot of restaurants and coffee joints to satisfy your hunger/thirst and there's always a bunch of different exhibits and cute little stores for you to browse through. some of the exhibits do cost money but it's usually not too expensive. there's a large open area in the entrance with kind of a 'stage' where performances sometimes are held. other times (when it's not too hot) there's dogs and people picnicking on the lawn. food trucks sometimes line the sidewalk during special events. nice place to walk around and explore. lots of really nice and unique things to see

If you're in Taipei and craving some culture, this contemporary and creative hub is the place to get it. Huashan 1914 is another of Taipei's repurposed historic buildings. The site hosts a number of different buildings. Each building is tasked with a different creative contribution to the Taipei community. Within the creative park there are a number of stores and galleries. Visitors can spend an entire day browsing, watching, eating and wandering here. Huashan 1914 Cultural Park is surrounded by sprawling green lawns and it isn't uncommon to see visitors picnicking at the outskirts of the park. On the site you can visit the independent cinema, wander through MingShan Art Gallery and use your buying power to support local artists. Naturally, this creative space calls for creative cuisine. There are a number of bistros, bars and cafes to enjoy here too.

This place is a great place for all types of personas. The family, the young professional, a person on a date.

A very unique creative park that can explore different kinds of fine arts and modern arts craft and products. I come here once almost every month because there are a variety of different events posted. This month is the TLC Chanel events exploring many areas of our globe events. My favorite part of this park is their architecture is in red bricks and wooden floors that cultivates the European style. I recommend coming here in the evening because the lighting and trees blends perfectly nice together with the architecture buildings. Very vintage and cozy, a great romantic dating spot!

This place is actually really cute and does take up a huge portion of your day if you're browsing through the different stores here. It is very artsy fartsy but a lot of the things that people make and sell here can get pretty expensive.

This is one of my favorite spaces in Taipei. it's just lovely. There's always something interesting going on here, whether it's a concert or an exhibition, or just an outdoor gathering. And even on the off chance that none of these things are going on, there's an Alleycats, whose Napoletana pizza is one of my favorites in the city. It's not the only Alleycats Pizza, of course, but with its rustic design it's certainly one of the lovelier ones. I've mostly been here at night for some sort of live music event. Once I attended the Urban Nomad kickoff party in one of the event spaces here, and I've also seen some outdoor stages and general fun. Even if nothing else is going on, there always seems to be something else happening around here. if you're ever nearby, it's a nice space to just wander through and see what's going on.

This type of place is my perfect travel destination: farmers market + local artist vendors (these are here only weekends after noon) + curated boutiques of other designers. I loved this place so much I came back twice during my week in Taipei. The boutiques are located in the renovated former distillery, and the vendors are outside under tents. The stores take credit card, but bring cash for the outside vendors. Don't miss the Wind Music store on the second floor for indigeneous Taiwanese CDs. There are also various performances both indoor + outdoors here.

Looking for a hipster and artsy place to enjoy your afternoon with friends? Like taking creative photos? This is the park to visit! The park is surrounded by many cute cafes, exhibitions, and stores and is often teeming with teenagers and young adults. You'll feel rejuvenated after your visit!

tucked beneath the highway overpass and a refurbished beer factory is this zone of various artistic influences...it's a quick pulse point for the current urban design culture of taiwan...many products are locally sourced or made each warehouse has been renovated to be a design store, gallery space, or eatery one of them specifically functions as a concert (albeit small) venue while there is another that's more like a jazz club there is a new cinema that screens a lot of indie films *note* i don't know why but a crazy amount of people like to use this space for photo ops or yoga....odd but i guess they like to make use of the space as creatively as the designs displayed ~*~ much like my favorite little known secret of barnsdall park, 華山 is the taipei equivalent it is one of my favorite places to take friends that are visiting~

It's got a few nice shops, but mostly there doesn't seem to be anything open. Is it out of season? Finding English info hasn't turned anything up. It's a really cool space with a lot of potential.

Went here for the Yayoi Kusama pop up and boy was it a splash of polka all around! Her work is on the walls, decals, postcards, books, shirts - everything. It's a Kusama Temple! One thing I didn't like though was that they don't accept credit cards in this area. Too bad because I wanna buy the shirts and I didn't bring enough cash with me :(