Rongjin Gorgeous Time — Attraction in Taipei

As others have mentioned, it’s a small area so would not take too long to visit. My family and I spent almost an hour here, 9am-10am on a Sunday. We took the MRT from Taipei Main, then strolled another 10-15 minutes to get here.

We were also jet lagged so visited earlier than opening hours.

The area used to be a prison and was later transformed to a “village” that was heavily influenced by Japanese architecture. It’s open area, easily accessible from the neighboring offices and streets, no entry tickets.

It was a shame there weren’t any shops open for guests to have coffee or tea. We would have spent more time in the area if there was some offering.

In the end, we walked around the property once and then left because there wasn’t anything else to do. From there, it’s only 15-20 minutes walk to the Chiang Kai-Shek memorial.

Rongjin Gorgeous Time (榕錦時光生活園區) is a unique destination that beautifully blends history with modern culture.

The complex occupies the restored former staff quarters of the Taihoku Prison from the Japanese colonial era. You can still see a historic stone wall at the back, which is a remnant of the original structure.

The rest of the space is filled with charming, well-preserved Japanese-style wooden buildings that have been converted into trendy shops, cafes, and restaurants.

When I visited, there was an exhibition on street art featuring various invited artists, adding a cool, contemporary layer to the historic setting. It’s a wonderful spot for a stroll, enjoying a coffee, and taking photos.

A very tiny old historic walking area with Japanese style architecture and landscape. There are a few restaurants for the tourists to enjoy a couple hours. I brought my parents to have tea and cake a few years ago and my parents like this area. You don’t need to spend too much time or money and still enjoy a little historical flavor walk! Good place for taking pictures and 20 minutes is just enough! I would suggest the management company to place more benches for the tourists under the shade. The stores and restaurants did not open until 11 am, what a pity! A breakfast restaurant selling simple cafe and sandwich open at 7 am will attract a lot of tourists! (we have jet leg and wake up at 5am!😄)