The Red House

This is an iconic historical building in the heart of Ximending. Inside, there is a large toilet, small cafe, and many local businesses. This is a fantastic place to buy souvenirs for friends and family back home — most vendors are local illustrators and crafters, and many sell merchandise that feature famous sightseeing spots in Taiwan such as Jiufen, Shifen, Taipei 101, and so on. I really love the range of works displayed, and couldn’t help but buy a few postcards and keychains from the following artists (Instagram usernames in brackets): Ni Hao Club (@littleyellowstudio), Cornet Cat (@corner_catt), Littdlework (@littdlework) and miimiicat (@miimiicat), Humor Star @twinkle_twinkle_humor_star). Hope to see more of their works around! Also, on the upper floor, there are more stalls and a small display of local biodiversity which I really liked too.

This historical building has a very nice architecture, and the exterior of the building is used as a bar street in the evening where you can find bars serving up some music and alcohol while the open areas are used for pop up events and exhibitions. The interior of the building has been converted into smaller handicraft boutiques and a cafe. In the middle is the display of its history.

This is a heritage building, and inside display arts, cultures, souvenirs and more. It's surrounding by shops, restaurants and pretty much a prime LBGTQ areas. There are a few gay bars and some shops behind the building only opened at nite. There's where you meet people, friends and hangout at night. This is wide open busy and safe area, also a subway point. I always come here to meet my friends when I visit Taipei.

If you are visiting the ever popular touristy Ximending, then this is a not to miss spot. It sits right outside of the pedestrian only area of Ximending and you can’t really miss it. The architectural features of this brick building by themselves were worth my visit. This used to be an old theater (opera house) that has been converted into an indoor exhibit/shopping area that showcases Taiwan’s younger generation talents of arts & crafts. It is also a nice place to pick up unique souvenirs for friends and family back home. It has volunteer conducted tours (we didn’t have the time for it, but it should be worth your while if interested in old Taipei history). The whole place had A/C, areas to rest, clean bathrooms and a nice Tea Cafe. Although it probably didn’t warrant a special trip, but if you are already in the area, then you should check it out.

The Red House in Taipei is a fantastic spot to explore, and it's just one of many well-preserved buildings in Taiwan that showcase the country's rich history and architecture. What makes this place special is the unique blend of old and new, with beautifully restored structures housing modern shops and stalls. Inside the Red House, you'll find a variety of shops selling distinctive merchandise that's perfect for souvenirs or gifts. I was particularly impressed by the creativity and craftsmanship on display. I picked up a wooden gun that uses rubber bands as bullets for my nephew, and he absolutely loved it! It was a great find, and I appreciated the thought and effort that went into designing such a unique toy. One of the reasons we enjoyed spending time in the Red House was the comfortable atmosphere, thanks to the air conditioning. It provided a welcome respite from the heat outside, and we were happy to roam around, browse the shops, and take in the sights. Overall, the Red House is a great place to visit if you're interested in history, architecture, or just looking for some unique shopping experiences. The combination of old-world charm and modern creativity makes it a standout destination in Taipei.

Great little historic place to visit. This is the only place I got taiwan souvenirs from. A nice place to take refuge in and explore during a hot day! They have an all gender restroom which was very interesting.

Nice architecture from outside with its classic red color. Inside was nothing too special, but now it has many different small design shops. There is also a ruin area to present that the bricks were burned.

An old building by Japanese era. Use to be a market and department store. Then a theater. Now be come a mix modern craft shops. Visit here to see the famous LGBT pub and bar behind this building.