Harajuku of Taipei: Explore the city’s trendiest pop-culture neighborhood!

NOTE: This is a real-time virtual tour provided through Google Meet. You will be able to join, follow and participate from your computer or phone. Please follow the ‘Important Booking Information’ section to learn more about it!

The virtual tour is STREAMED LIVE and includes a “real-time tour guide”. You will be able to join, follow and participate directly from your computer, smartphone or tablet.

Tattoos, graffiti, pop music, trendy fashions, imported goods, movies – today’s Ximending is a veritable temple of youth subcultures. However, in the late Qing Dynasty, this area, directly outside the old walled city, was a cultural wasteland. Sometimes called “the Harajuku of Taipei”, this colorful contemporary chaos was heavily influenced by Japan’s 50-year occupation of Taiwan in the early 20th century.

With your host, explore the history and landmarks of this area, from the Red House Theater to the Tattoos alley passing through the Tianhou Temple, graffiti and movies streets, and experience the many layers of modern Taipei life.

Experience Highlights

• Ximen Red House Theater, built by the Japanese.
• Ximen pedestrian area, the first (and largest) pedestrian area in Taipei.
• Tianhou Temple, dedicated to Mazu, the goddess of the sea.
• The different pop cultures of Ximen: Tattoos, graffiti, bars, movies alleys and areas.

Important Booking Information

• Meeting Point: Google Meet (video communications software).
• Duration: around 40 – 50 minutes.
• Please note that this tour includes real-person online interactions (participants and virtual tour guide).
• This is a real-time virtual tour; all participants must ensure that they have a stable internet connection when participating.
• Group virtual tours are only available in English (unless all participants agree to use a different language like Mandaring or Spanish).
• Additional confirmation information will be received when booking.
• The virtual tour is STREAMED LIVE and includes a “real-time tour guide”.
• Before the virtual tour starts, a link to join the virtual with the tour guide will be provided via phone or WhatsApp/LINE.
• Please provide your contact number or other information in case it is needed.
• A minimum of 2 people are required to start a tour group.
• You will be able to join, follow and participate directly from your computer, smartphone or tablet.

Computer: No need to install any software, just use your favorite web browser (Chrome, Edge, Safari). A link to join the virtual tour will be provided once the tour has been confirmed. Smartphone/Tablet: Please follow instructions here to download Google Meet application: https://support.google.com/meet/answer/7291339

Cancellation Policy

• Cancellation made at least 2 day(s) before departure date, Fully refundable (100% refund)
• Cancel during 0 ~ 1 day(s) of departure, Non-refundable (0% refund)

You can cancel or reschedule an experience up to 24 hours before your session with no penalty. If you wish to cancel or reschedule your session less than 24 hours in advance, you may be subject to a charge.