If you visit Taipei, you really should take a stroll around Huashan 1914, a one time industrial complex that’s now an artsy, creative center. Huashan 1914 has several cafés, galleries, shops and restaurants. The art ranges from the cute to the provocative.
It’s a fun place to stroll and in humid Taiwan, it’s nice to go from outside to in when you need some respite.
When I went, I met several gallery workers and shop clerks who spoke English well. I particularly enjoyed the man at the leather exhibition who told me several stories about the history of his leather company.
It’s free to wander around, but some exhibits charge entrance fees.