Ximending

The first pedestrian zone in Taiwan, also called the "Harajuku of Taipei", this district is where all new fashion trends come to life and flourish.

This area is very popular with youth and tourists searching for an unconventional place where they can let all their fashion desires out without judgement. Ximending is also packed with various shops, so this is the perfect place to spend your day in if you have a little bit of extra money and you want to spend it window-shopping.

The area is lively long after midnight, so if you're out with your friends and you don't know where to go, this is a safe bet. You can also have a snack here, there are plenty of eateries to choose from.

Apart from all this, Ximending is also a frequent venue for street concerts and performances, whether it's from rising stars or from established celebrities.

You can get here by metro, Ximen Station (Bannan Line and Songshan-Xindian Line).