Private Tour

2-Hour Private Ximending Area Walking Tour

Overview

Available languages

Chinese (Taiwan)

Japanese

English

2 hours

Mobile ticket

Walking Tour: Let's jump into the shopping heaven - Ximending!

Ximending is a popular area with young people and foreigners. You can buy and experience every local things at here.

Ximending was founded during the Japanese colonization era. Over time, Ximending has gradually transformed into Taipei City's entertainment hub, attracting people to come for shopping, savoring delicious food, and enjoying Taiwanese culture.

Follow tour guide to know more history about this iconic area in Taipei.

Meet up at the exit 1 of Ximen MRT Station

-Order Information-

．The tour duration will be adjusted due to traffic jam or weather.

．This tour includes a lot of walking, please measure your physical condition.

．The entire journey will be on foot, please wear comfortable clothing and shoes.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

The entire journey will be on foot, please wear comfortable clothing and shoes.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Nishi Honganji Square

The temple near Ximending which was completed in the early 1900s, was a branch temple established in Taiwan by the Nishi Honggan-ji in Kyoto. Later it was damaged in a fire, and was partially renovated in 2006. Now you can see the renovated bell tower.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Ximen Red House - Ximending

During the Japanese colonial period, Ximen Honglou was originally an indoor market called "Ximen Market." In the post-war era, the Octagon building was used as a performing arts venue. Today, the building is designated as a historical site by the city and serves as a cultural and creative space for exhibitions and performances.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Licensed English-Speaking guide

Insurance

Meals

Gratuities

Transportation

Options

[private] 2-Hours Ximending Area Walking Tour

Duration: 2 hours

Reviews

4.50

2 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Very Informative Tour!
W2733CIadamn,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Thank you to Vicky for our amazing tour of Ximending and for the informative historical insights about Taipei! She was so accommodating to our schedule as we slightly overbooked. Overall, she walked my mom and I through the history of how Ximending came about and it was very interesting to know and see how things developed. As an architect in the US, I could really appreciate everything Vicky shared with me about Taiwan's architecture and seeing how things developed. If you're into getting a snippet of Taiwan's urban development, I would highly recommend taking this tour!
nice shopping area
Aston E,,Dec 18, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
before you buy anything can compare between shops after 11pm there is a lot of push cart that sell cheaper stuff compare to the shop there a lot of traditional food after 11pm sales personall are vert friendly and polite the cinema is fabulous also there is lots of nice store right behind the walking area one super big uniqlo store starbucks KFC as well best hotel to stay is VIA Hotel if budget allows west gate is a real good choice too