Shi-men Ting

"Right outside Ximen MRT Station, this shopping district is fun day and night. Recommend visiting at both times to see the different phases It's like a mini Shibuya, Hongdae, and Shinjuku in one! Uniquely Taiwanese and globally trendy, Ximending is a zietgeist experience, showing you the best of now and the past in one district with stores that are representing best of Asia. Only in Taiwan 🥰🇹🇼 Full of tourists and locals alike, recommend visiting on weekdays to avoid crowds. 🐦 Take your time to explore the hidden places and alleys. From ground level to upper floors, there is so much to see. 💰 Bring cash as local vendor prices are negotiable 🍓 Candied fruit and tomato vendors 🧋Popular tea chains 🐔 Da Ji - big fried chicken cutlets, try will salted plum powder 🥣 Popular Ay-Chung Flour Rice Noodle Soup 💅 Cute nail design shops 💄Popular Korean makeup shops 👝🖊 ChiuTa Stationary shop near station "ㅈ" 🍩 Mister Donut inside station at basement level for mochi "pon-de-ring" in more flavors than Japan has to offer 🍵 Look closely and you may find some existing cafe style dine-in bubble tea shops. Look for large mugs of fruit/milk teas. Remaining shops are around the movie theater area."

"Ximending is one of Taipei's most famous district. Here you will find a lot of shops, restaurants, performers, and so much more. There is a really famous street called "Tattoo Street" where you will find a lot of tattoo and piercing shops. I got a tattoo and piercing here so definitely recommend! "

"The coolest district in Taipei! This area hosts street performers, a huge variety of shopping options, restaurants, bars, tattoo shops, nail salons and more. It gets really busy in the evenings. "