Ximending Hotels: Shopping Street Stay Guide
Ximending, in Taipei's Wanhua District, is a shopping and youth-culture area centred on a pedestrian district. The Red House, a red-brick historic building from 1908, stands beside the pedestrian zone.
Getting there
Airport MRT express trains run about every 15 minutes and take about 36 minutes from Terminal 1 or 39 minutes from Terminal 2 to Taipei Main Station, per the Taoyuan Metro timetable. From there, take the Bannan line to Ximen Station; Exit 6 is at the corner of Zhonghua Rd. and Chengdu Rd.
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.
- Taiwan's typhoon season falls roughly between July and September, with the peak in August, according to the Central Weather Administration.
Booking tips
- Ximen Station is a transfer point between the Bannan and Songshan-Xindian lines.
FAQ
How do I get to Ximending from Taoyuan Airport?
Take the Airport MRT express to Taipei Main Station (about 36 minutes from Terminal 1, 39 from Terminal 2), 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.