Chasing the trace of Monga in Taipei city
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Red house acts as an icon of Ximending. [Photo:CRIENGLISH.com] |
So, let's follow the adventures of five youths in the movie to discover the Wanhua District in Taipei City where the movie was shot.
Ximending, is in the northeastern part of Wanhua District in Taipei City and it is the most important consumer area 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.
Take the MRT to Ximen Station you will find the icon of Ximending-the Red House which is a historic theater in the Ximending area as soon as you walk out the station. Built in 1908 and designed by Japanese architect Kondo Juro, it was originally a market building but it was used as a theater from 1945 onwards. The building recently underwent extensive renovations. The ground floor currently houses a small cafe, as well as several shops in which independent artists sell their works. The second floor hosts live performances regularly.
In recent years Ximending has been renovated and it is a favorite spot for youths in Taipei. Today, Ximending has over twenty theaters and six thousand vendors. Tattoo shops, piercing, street vendors and street performances can be seen here, as well as Clubs, Pubs and KTVs.
