Red House — Attraction in Taipei

Located in the vibrant Ximending district, Red House 紅樓 is a true cultural gem. Originally built in 1908 as a camphor warehouse during the Japanese colonial era, it stands as a beautiful testament to Taipei’s layered history. The red brick façade and octagonal design exude a timeless charm, perfectly blending history with contemporary creativity.

The venue has been thoughtfully renovated into an arts and crafts shopping complex. Inside, you’ll find a curated collection of stalls showcasing handmade jewelry, ceramics, leather goods, and quirky souvenirs—all crafted by local artisans. It’s a paradise for those who appreciate unique, high-quality craftsmanship and a fantastic way to support Taiwan’s creative community.

One of the highlights is the outdoor plaza, where you can often catch live performances or special markets on weekends. The atmosphere is lively yet relaxed, making it a great spot to browse, mingle, and soak in the...

The Red House located near Ximending walking district is a colonial house designed during the Japanese occupation of Taiwan and is now a preserved heritage house. It served as one of the most iconic landmark and is known to even us non locals as one of the places to visit in Taiwan due to its uniqueness among the ever bustling concrete jungle that is Taipei Taiwan.

This is one of the upscale, contemporary places one can visit that offers quite an assortment of goods. I bought my mother a hello kitty music box, I found it accidentally roaming inside the Red House. Scented Bricks made from old bricks of the Red House is a good purchase also. The market inside is as unique as the stalls, contemporary, unique and a novelty.

Aside from its historic significance and the history lessons inside the Red House this is one of the best places to shop for good quality goods. Support local...

So many things to look at and see! Interesting place though.

The Riverside Live House Corporation Ltd. took control of the horizontal section of the main Cruciform Building in September 2008. It hosts concerts by students and musicians from Thursday throughout the weekend. The building was converted into a theater in 2007, and has since become a popular part of the gay scene in the neighborhood. It is the site of the annual gay New Year’s Eve countdown and the Taipei Pride and the Mr. Gay World Taiwan pageant. It was the venue of the Wikimania 2007 Party, which included a short film festival. In 2017, the main lantern of the Taiwan Lantern Festival was displayed on the square of the Red House, attracting numerous...