Bopiliao Historical Block — Attraction in Taipei

A good rest area and education center to learn about history and development of Wanhua District, including nearby market, commerce change, immigrant development, local public health and school system, and a selected examples of local stores and vendors (with photos), going back for about 200 years, including Japanese occupation period..

There is also a detailed chronological documentation of Bopiliao development under various Taipei mayor offices, including Taipei mayor offices' interaction and response with cultural groups which organized the locals and outsiders to protest Mayor Offices' early intention to tear down the area and use its land for nearby elementary school's expansion.

The area has free tour guide every 2 hours, and, in general, there is tour guide service at 02 pm and 04 pm daily. The block is Admission Free, including free access for the bathroom. The block, including inside exhibition, is allowed for photos taking, except occasionally movie production in n process.

However, because many nearby market and stores are closed at around 04 to 06 pm, the block is more suitable for visiting before 05pm.

It is a short walking distance from Longshan Temple, and there are various food service providers, including coffee and bakery, in addition to the Chinese or Taiwanese food, around the Block and around...

Bopiliao Historical Block is a historical area, dating back over 200 years to the Qing Dynasty. It was once a bustling commercial hub. The area showcases a blend of architectural styles from the Qing Dynasty, Japanese colonial period, and the Republic of China era, featuring red-brick shophouses and Western-style buildings.

After a period of decline, restoration efforts began in 1999, leading to the area's revitalization by 2009. Today, Bopiliao serves as a cultural and educational center, hosting art exhibitions, film promotions, and heritage education programs.

Note: At the moment, the main street of the historical block is completely under construction as the area undergoes a major renovation. Unfortunately, this means it is not possible to take picturesque photos of the surroundings...

This is a very tranquil historical place, in the heart of the Taipei city, which is now known as BangKah. This is made famous after the film with the same name was released in 2009. The film is on the struggle of gangster in this ancient city district. However, the history of the district can be traced up to the Qing Dynasty period, or even further with the local aboriginal people. The people from different district in Fujian are the first to settle and trade with local people. And they leave these historical monuments when the river is no longer suitable for the commerces. It is rather an abandoned place nowadays, with some sporadic cultural activities. It is quite photogenic for...