Ximending Hotels: Shopping Street Stay Guide
Ximending, in Taipei's Wanhua District, is a shopping and youth-culture area around Taiwan's first pedestrian zone. The Red House Theater is its best-known historic building.
Getting there
From Taoyuan Airport, the Airport MRT express reaches Taipei Main Station in 35-37 minutes, running every 15 minutes. Ximen Station is on the Bannan line, which also serves Taipei Main Station; Exit 6 opens onto the pedestrian zone.
Good for
- First-time visitors
- Shopping and street food
- Budget and mid-range hotels
- MRT access (two lines at Ximen)
Watch out for
- The area is busy and crowded, especially on weekends and holidays.
- Typhoon season in Taiwan runs June to October.
Booking tips
- Ximen Station is a transfer point between the Bannan and Songshan-Xindian lines.
- Vehicles are barred from the pedestrian zone on weekends and national holidays.
FAQ
How do I get to Ximending from Taoyuan Airport?
Airport MRT express to Taipei Main Station (35-37 minutes), then the Bannan line to Ximen Station.
Is Ximending good for a first trip?
Yes for shopping, food and MRT access; choose Xinyi or Zhongshan if you prefer a quieter stay.