Ximending District
Neighbourhood · Ximending, Taipei

Ximending District

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Ximending sits west of Taipei Main Station and covers several blocks of closed streets. Shops sell clothing, cosmetics and snacks while older cinemas and the Ximen Red House remain visible. Crowds peak after dark under the neon signs.

On day 3 of Taipei Night Markets

Good to know

Tickets
Free entry.
Time needed
2 to 4 hours.
Best time
Evenings and weekends.
Getting there
MRT Ximen station on the Bannan and Songshan lines.

Itineraries with Ximending District

Day 3 of Taipei Night Markets

Dadaocheng Dihua and Ximending

How Ximending District fits into a day.
  1. 10:00Dadaocheng Walking TourDadaocheng Historic Area
  2. 11:30Dihua Street MarketDihua Street
  3. 18:30Longshan TempleLongshan Temple
  4. 20:00Ximending Street Food & BarsXimending District
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Ximending District questions

Is Ximending safe?

The area stays busy with police presence and is considered safe for visitors at normal hours.

What food is Ximending known for?

Street stalls sell bubble tea, oyster omelets, stinky tofu and shaved ice.

When does Ximending close?

Shops and stalls operate until late evening with some open past midnight on weekends.

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