WANHUA in Taipei -- Xinfu Market & Xibenyuan Temple Square (萬華/新富市場/西本願寺廣場)
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Travel in Taiwan 2017/11/12
Xinfu Market (01:00)
On Guangzhou Street’s south side across from Bopiliao is the old Xinfu Market building, fronted by scores of traditional-style market stalls in narrow, covered lanes. The building, opened in 1935, was Taipei’s first modern public market, housing stalls selling fresh fish/meats, fruits/vegetables, tobacco/alcohol items, Chinese cakes/pastries, etc.
Its heyday was in the 1950s, after Taipei’s population had exploded following the migration of the Nationalist government from mainland China in the late 1940s. Increased competition, notably from the dense grid of stalls that grew before it and later the then-novel supermarkets of the 1990s, led to its eventual abandonment. Now thoroughly renovated, it was reopened earlier this year, housing a history display, café, and other facilities.
The distinctive old building has a horseshoe shape and a narrow central courtyard that facilitates ventilation and light entry. The exterior is Art Deco, and the radial and stair patterns that were avant-garde when it opened have been retained.
Xibenyuan Temple Square (03:40)
Though in a busy area, close to MRT Ximen Station and 7~10 minutes away from the Bopiliao/Xinfu sites on foot, this heritage Pure Land Buddhist temple complex feels hidden away, partially blocked from view by high walls. Built up in the years after 1922, Xibenyuan Temple was Taiwan’s largest Japanese-style Buddhist temple during the Japanese period. A fire in 1975 destroyed the Grand Hall and other key structures, only the Rinbansyo (temple abbot’s residence) and Tree Heart Hall (lecture hall) escaping.
Long left abandoned, squatters were evicted from the site and renovation efforts were carried out through the 2000s to restore the former glory of the complex, giving birth to a new city landmark. The stately Bell Tower stands atop a hillock at the square’s entrance. The brick-built Tree Heart Hall, once used for Dharma teaching, is now a space for art exhibits and temple/area history displays.
Tip: Savor premium Taiwan teas in the elegant Eighty-Eightea teahouse in the renovated Rinbansyo, rich in Japanese aesthetics, the large central room’s tatami flooring creating a Kyoto tea-ceremony ambience.
English and Chinese
Bell Tower 鐘樓
Bopiliao Historic Block 剝皮寮歷史街區
Eighty-Eightea 八拾捌茶
Grand Hall 本堂
Longshan Temple 龍山寺
Rinbansyo 輪番所
Tree Heart Hall 樹心會館
Wanhua District 萬華區
Xibenyuan Temple Square 西本願寺廣場
Xinfu Market 新富市場
【臺灣故事】臺北西門町·西本願寺廣場。[Taiwan Story] Taipei Ximending·Xihonyuan Temple Square
【臺北。萬華】臺北西門町西本願寺廣場——藏身在西門町的日式建築遺蹟、鐘樓！
【Taipei. Wanhua] Taipei Ximending Xibenyuan Temple Square - the Japanese architectural ruins and clock tower hidden in Ximending!
Wanhua on the rise, Datong ranks poorest in Taipei
For many, Taipei''s Wanhua District conjures up images of ramshackle houses, criminal elements, and poverty. But according to the latest government data, Wanhua is no longer the least affluent district in the city. The dubious honor now goes to Datong District.Data show that the average household income in Wanhua increased from 1.02 million NT in 2014 to 1.21 million NT. That''s the biggest uptick seen in all of Taipei. Experts attribute the rise of Wanhua to the fast growth of its Ximen shopping area. Wanhua could also be getting a boost from the renovated Beimen and plans to build an MRT line in the neighborhood.
TAIWAN VLOG DAY 2 AND 3: XINYI-WANHUA-XIMENDING DISTRICT
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Hello, luvies!
Day 2 and 3 vlog for our Taiwan trip is here! We were not able to visit a lot of places on our 2nd day here in Taiwan (we visited Elephant Mountain and Linjiang/Tonhua Street Night Market only) because I had a really terrible migraine. This is our Day 3 itinerary:
10:00 am: Dr. Sun Yat Sen Memorial Hall
10:45 am: Ate brunch at a nearby café
12:20 pm: Songshan Cultural and Creative Park
1:40 pm: Went to Zhongzheng District and checked in
4:30 pm: Lungshan Temple
5:05 pm: Ximending Youth Shopping District
7:15 pm: Went back to our hotel
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WANHUA DISTRICT, TAIPEI - Daytime activities in Taipei
Me and Jed (my boyfriend) are on a 6-day stint in Taiwan. We arrived around lunch time at our AirBnB so we decided to do some daytime activities at the heart of Taiwan -- Taipei.
Jed can't help to eat the famous XL HotStar fried chicken the size of his head while I ate torched beef...in broad daylight. ????
My favorite part of this day would have to be touring around the Bopiliao Historical Block - a restored alley from the Qing dynasty. The Longshan temple is just on the next block so it's a win!
Enjoy!
#DaytimeTaipeiActivities #WanhuaDistrict #BopiliaoHistoricBlock #BopiliaoOldStreet #LongshanTemple
Filmed: June 11, 2019
Boupi Liao historic district, Wanhua District, Taipei
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Wanhua District of Taipei
Just walking around. Ximending, a popular hangout place for students and also one of my favorite places in Taipei is nearby.
Wanhua District Ximending
Ximending / 西門町 or Wanhua District / Bangka (萬華區 / 艋舺)
Ximending / 西門町is a neighborhood and shopping district in the Wanhua District of Taipei, Taiwan. It was the first pedestrian zone in Taiwan.
Ximending has been called the Harajuku of Taipei and the Shibuya of Taipei. Ximending is the source of Taiwan's fashion, subculture, and Japanese culture. Ximending has a host of clubs and pubs in the surrounding area. This area is in the northeastern part of Wanhua District in Taipei and it is also the most important consumer district in the Western District of Taipei. The well-known Ximending Pedestrian Area was the first pedestrian area built in Taipei and is the largest in Taiwan.
Ximending attracts an average of over 3 million shoppers per month. It has been called the Harajuku of Taipei. The local bookstores sell Japanese magazines, books, CD albums, and clothing, making it a haven for the Harizu, or Japanese culture adorers.[2] Individual vendors gather in the streets as well as the large business buildings, such as Wannien Department Store and Shizilin Square during the day, and Wanguo Department Store and Eslite 116 later at night.
final presentation- my hometown wanhua
Lungshan Temple龍山寺3@Wanhua, Taipei City萬華區 臺北市
Exploring the Streets of Wanhua
Do you often get lost walking about town? If so, this event may be for you. As part of efforts to revitalize Taipei''s Wanhua and Zhongzheng Districts, Taipei City Government is looking to recruit residents to collaborate on improving the area''s accessibility to tourists. Event organizers are seeking those with a less than perfect sense of direction to explore the old streets of Wanhua District and to offer suggestions on how to improve unclear street signage. The hope is that residents can have a say in improving their city, while helping them get better acquainted with the older and lesser known areas of Taipei.