🎉 Ximending: The Heart of Youth Culture

What to Do, Where to Eat & A Sample Day Itinerary

If you're heading to Taipei, don't miss Ximending—Taipei's answer to Tokyo’s Shibuya and Harajuku. It's colorful, energetic, and full of character, from neon-lit shopping streets to quirky cafés and delicious street food.

✅ Top Things to Do in Ximending
🛍️ Shop ’Til You Drop

Hunt for fashion steals at NET, Uniqlo, and indie boutiques.
Browse K-pop merch, manga, and accessories at Animate, Stone Memory, and Wan Nian Building (萬年商業大樓).
📷 Instagrammable Spots

Snap a photo at the Hello Kitty 7-11, rainbow umbrellas, or retro movie posters in the Red House Square.
Find quirky art walls and murals down the alleyways.
🎭 Catch a Show or Street Performance

Explore the Red House Theater (紅樓劇場) and enjoy weekend markets with local artists and LGBTQ+ pride stalls.
🧖 Relax Taiwanese-style

Book a reflexology massage or soak your feet in a fish spa for 20–30 minutes of bliss.
🍜 Where to Eat in Ximending
🥟 Tian Tian Li (天天利美食坊)
👉 Famous for braised pork rice, turnip cake, and savory Taiwanese breakfast plates.

🍗 Hot-Star Large Fried Chicken (豪大大雞排)
👉 The original supersized fried chicken cutlet. Crispy, juicy, and legendary!

🥩 Niou Dien Beef Noodles (牛店牛肉麵)
👉 Michelin-recognized beef noodle shop with rich broth and tender meat.

🍦 Ay Chung Flour-Rice Noodles (阿宗麵線)
👉 A must-try! Grab a cup and eat standing with the locals.

🍧 Xing Fu Tang (幸福堂)
👉 Signature brown sugar bubble milk tea with caramelized pearls—made fresh in front of you.

🧁 Rilakkuma Café or themed cafés (availability varies)
👉 Chill vibes and aesthetic desserts.

🗓️ Ximending 1-Day Itinerary (Flexible)
10:00 AM – Arrive via MRT Ximen Station (Exit 6)
10:15 AM – Breakfast/brunch at Tian Tian Li
11:00 AM – Explore Red House, grab photos at Hello Kitty 7-11
12:00 PM – Shop and stroll through Wan Nian Building and nearby boutiques
1:30 PM – Snack break: Ay Chung Rice Noodles & boba at Xing Fu Tang
2:00 PM – Street photos + murals + maybe a fish spa
3:00 PM – Relax at themed café or get a massage
5:00 PM – Early dinner at Niou Dien Beef Noodles
6:30 PM – Enjoy live street music or visit Ximen Night Market for more snacks
8:00 PM – Head back or continue to Taipei 101 or Raohe Night Market

🔖 Travel Tips
Use EasyCard for easy MRT access and convenience store payments.
Visit on weekdays if you want to avoid crowds.
Many shops stay open late, especially on weekends.
Look for Icash 2.0–friendly stores like 7-11, FamilyMart, and select food stalls.

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