By: Ding
The trend of “hipster culture” is on the rise, with increasing emphasis on culture, creativity, branding, and innovation. In Taiwan, many historical sites have been transformed into hubs for cultural creativity, giving rise to one creative park after another. This time, Fever Travel introduces five hipster hotspots where you can take photos, go shopping, enjoy life, and more—meeting all your diverse needs.
Taipei – Huashan 1914 Creative Park
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The Huashan 1914 Creative Park was formerly one of Taiwan's largest liquor distilleries, established in 1914. Covering an area of 7.21 hectares, the park now combines the old factory complex with a public park area and has been transformed into a space that integrates green parks with creative design workshops. Detailed info: http://www.dcfever.com/travel/attraction.php?id=11355
Taipei －Songshan Cultural and Creative Park
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Songshan Cultural and Creative Park is a new attraction in Taipei. Originally a tobacco factory built in 1937, it has been transformed into a cultural and creative hub, now housing a variety of businesses from different fields, including cafés, restaurants, and glass art shops. The Eslite Bookstore has even opened its first hotel project here, along with its flagship store. Detailed info: http://www.dcfever.com/travel/attraction.php?id=11354
Taichung －
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Converted from a railway line, featuring a platform with a cast-iron canopy, "Warehouse No. 20" was the first pilot project of Taichung's Railway Warehouse Cultural and Artistic Revitalization Plan. Officially opened to the public in 2000, it now serves as a space for local artists, regularly hosting exhibitions, events, and a café where visitors can relax, take photos, and enjoy life.
Detailed information: http://www.dcfever.com/travel/attraction.php?id=11200
Taichung — Rainbow Village
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Rainbow Village is a colorful alleyway in Taichung, covered in whimsical paintings. These artworks were all created by Rainbow Grandpa — Huang Yung-Fu. Originally from Kowloon, Hong Kong, Grandpa Huang joined the military in response to the Kuomintang government’s call, followed them to Taiwan, and eventually settled down here...
More about the story of Rainbow Village: http://www.dcfever.com/travel/attraction.php?id=11094
Kaohsiung — Pier-2 Art Center
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Pier-2 Art Center was transformed from old warehouses, located at Kaohsiung’s former Pier No. 2, hence the name "Pier-2." It is now divided into four sections, each hosting different art exhibitions.
More information about Pier-2 Art District: http://www.dcfever.com/travel/attraction.php?id=11072
Showcasing the vitality of old buildings and discovering beauty in daily life
Old buildings don’t necessarily have to be demolished. With proper renovation, integration into the local culture and community context, and the incorporation of various forms of expression — such as art exhibitions and handicrafts — they can become new hotspots.
Taiwanese aesthetic master Jiang Xun believes: “Beauty may not be found in theaters, concert halls, or art galleries; beauty is right there in our daily lives.”
Discovering beauty in life and revitalizing old buildings gives a city even more vitality.
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