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Taiwan’s Longest Book Street: Eslite R79 Transforms Underground Space

Published: 2026-10-05 👁 102 views
Last updated 2026-10-05 — The Zhongshan Underground Street, stretching from Taipei Main Station to Zhongshan MRT Station, previously experienced fluctuating business stability among its tenants. After a complete renovation and redesign, it has been transformed into Taiwan’s longest book street, “Eslite R79,” which opened on July 15. ...

By MOOK Scenic Spots Family / Compiled Report

The Zhongshan Underground Street, stretching from Taipei Main Station to Zhongshan MRT Station, previously experienced fluctuating business stability among its tenants. After a complete renovation and redesign, it has been transformed into Taiwan’s longest book street, “Eslite R79,” which opened on July 15.
 

The Taipei Underground Street was completely revamped in just two and a half months to become Taiwan’s longest book street. (Photo / Eslite)

[Highlights of Eslite R79 Underground Book Street]

Floor-to-ceiling renewal creates a more comfortable reading environment
Reviving the charm of a book street — one shop for humanities, another for art; every bookstore is worth exploring
Independent Publishing Alliance “Publishing Granary” and University Presses Alliance
The 50-year-old local Japanese Star Type Foundry moves in
Taiwan’s only music gallery themed around 1980s vinyl records
A photography exhibition featuring collective works by Taiwanese photographers and local residents

Eslite R79 still under construction. (Photo / Eslite)

Spanning 300 meters, this underground street connects Zhongshan Station and Taipei Main Station. Capitalizing on the foot traffic between these two major commercial hubs, it captures both the ambiance of old Taipei alleyways and the pulse of a transportation nexus. In just two and a half months, it has been entirely redesigned to create a brand-new reading space. Along with various themed zones and family-friendly areas, it also features large light walls showcasing iconic literary works and cultural and creative shops scattered along the streets. This thoughtfully crafted space presents a fresh new face in Taipei’s arts and culture landscape.

 
[Info]
Eslite R79 Eslite Underground
Shop B1-B48, Zhongshan Underground Street, B1, No. 16 Nanjing West Road, Datong District, Taipei City

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