Explore container markets and snap Insta-worthy photos: 4 newly opened cultural and creative hubs across Taiwan

▲The "KUBIC" in Kaohsiung, officially opened on March 31, is a vibrant container village that has become a new hotspot for Instagram photos. (Photo provided by netizen ig alanlee770914 Please do not reproduce without permission to avoid copyright infringement.)

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If you only know about Huashan 1914 or the Pier-2 Art Center in Kaohsiung, you might already be behind the times. The power of cultural creativity continues to thrive across Taiwan, with colorful container markets beloved by hipsters, and even unused spaces being transformed into secret little hubs.ETtoday ETToday Eastday News Cloud has compiled four newly opened IG-famous check-in spots in Taiwan that have launched within the past six months. See which ones you've visited!

▲KUBIC. (Photo provided by netizen ig an94817 Please do not reproduce without permission to avoid copyright infringement.)

1. KUBIC 
Officially opened at the end of March this year, "KUBIC" had already attracted much attention even before its launch with its colorful containers. To support youth cultural creativity, the Kaohsiung City Government combined concepts such as Kaohsiung, Urban, Boxes, Innovation, and Creative, setting up a hub in a city-center vacant lot to nurture startup micro-industries. Since its opening, it has become a must-visit check-in spot for social media influencers.

The vibrant container village, made up of 33 stacked containers, hosts a variety of food and cultural creative brands, providing young people with a space to unleash their creativity. While taking great photos, why not also support local cultural creators through your actions?

Address: No. 5, Fuxing 3rd Rd., Qianzhen District, Kaohsiung City
Business hours: Monday to Friday 10:00–18:00, Saturday and Sunday 10:00–20:00, closed on Tuesdays.

▲Pingtung Youth Innovation Village. (Photo provided by netizen ig qq___0117 Please do not reproduce without permission to avoid copyright infringement.)

2. Pingtung Youth Innovation Village
The Pingtung Youth Innovation Village opened in November 2016 and quickly gained popularity, becoming one of the hottest local attractions. Created through Pingtung County Government initiatives such as the Urban Window Highlight Project and the Youth Camp Power-Up Plan, it serves as an experimental base where young people can freely connect, gather, and channel their enthusiasm.

The youth innovation village, built from 53 containers and also known as the “P Village,” includes 24-hour open studios, numerous mixed-use dining spaces, and a barbershop. It also hosts irregular markets and features a barbecue grill made from a vintage gramophone—truly creative.

Address: No. 77, Shengli Rd., Pingtung City, Pingtung County
Business hours: 11:00–21:00, closed on Mondays.

▲Rixinshu New Village Creative Base in Xinzhuang. (Photo provided by developer)

3. Rixinshu New Village Creative Base in Xinzhuang 
Located in Xinzhuang, New Taipei City, this is a new attraction opened in January this year. Rixinshu was conceived from a developer’s creative idea, combining elements such as coffee, dining, public welfare, art, music, and cultural creativity, plus a design that reuses containers, adding a unique touch to the park. The “colorful container houses” are especially eye-catching and have successfully sparked a wave of discussion.

In addition, by engaging with the local community, the space conveys a sense of vibrant energy, and irregular events and exhibitions are held here, making it a great place for family outings.

Address: Intersection of Section 3, Zhonghua Rd., and Fugui Rd., Xinzhuang District, New Taipei City (opposite Xmzi Di Wetland Park)
Business hours: 10:00–18:00

▲Parkup. (Photo fromParkUp’s Facebook fan page)

4. ParkUp 
With a minimalist and fresh style, "ParkUp" is tucked away in an alley off Heping East Road in Taipei City. What seems like just an ordinary small park is actually a revitalized idle space created by the Plan b team, serving not only as a hidden play area for locals but also as a small urban joy and Instagram-worthy spot.

Though it doesn’t cover a large area, it is packed with rich facilities, including several white-painted pull-up bar structures with versatile uses—swings, hammocks—and one pull-up bar even has nine small buckets hanging from it where people can repeatedly play a ball toss basketball mini-game.

Location: No. 16, Lane 104, Section 1, Heping East Rd., Taipei City (
Opening hours: 06:00 – 21:00