Ximending Guide: 30+ Fun & Quirky Things to Do in 2026

Rainbow flag crossing in popular Ximending neighborhood at night

Step foot in Ximending (西門町) and you could be forgiven for thinking you’ve been teleported to Japan. That’s why people call Ximending the “Harajuku of Taipei“, referring to the trend-setting Tokyo neighborhood. Ximen is a daytime and evening pedestrian shopping area (perfect for shopping and souvenirs!) with a high concentration of hip, funky, and downright …

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The Spiritual Art of Knife Massage in Taipei, Taiwan

Chinese knife massage in Taipei, Taiwan

In this article, I’m going to describe a knife massage experience that I had several years ago in Taipei, Taiwan. The place where I had it done is now closed, but I’m leaving the article up for anyone who is interested to read about it. It’s still possible to receive a knife massage at this …

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