Taipei Cinema Park is a public park and creative arts space in Ximending, at the corner of Wuchang Street and Kangding Road. Its legal graffiti walls and painted alleys give you plenty to explore with a camera, while the open plaza is used for dance practice, skateboarding and other activities. The site was once a gas works; after decades out of use, it was transformed into a park and arts venue. Come for street art and a quieter place to pause amid Ximending.
From gas works to park
The site was originally occupied by Taiwan Gas Co., established in 1934 during the Japanese colonial period. After the industrial buildings were left unused for decades, the Red House of Taipei Culture Foundation took over in 2009. The former industrial site and its surrounding grounds were then turned into the park and arts space seen today.
Art and activity around the park
The legal graffiti walls are a defining part of the space, with artwork extending into nearby alleys. The walls are intended as a place for urban art and youth culture, and the area is also used for dance, skateboarding and photography. Some murals have faded, so expect a varied collection rather than uniformly fresh paint.
The park includes an outdoor movie-screening area and an open art plaza. Indoor spaces are used for workshops, exhibitions and rehearsals. On weekends, craft and street-food markets may add to the activity. You can also find seats, greenery, public toilets and a drinking fountain within the area.
FAQ
Where is Taipei Cinema Park?
It is in Ximending, at No. 19 Kangding Road in Taipei’s Wanhua District, near the intersection with Wuchang Street.
What can you see at Taipei Cinema Park?
The park has legal graffiti walls, painted alleys, an open art plaza and an outdoor movie-screening area. Indoor spaces are used for workshops, exhibitions and rehearsals.
Is Taipei Cinema Park worth visiting for street art?
Yes, if you enjoy graffiti and urban art. Some murals are faded, but the park and surrounding alleys have a variety of painted walls.
When is a good time to visit Taipei Cinema Park?
Visit on a weekend for a chance of craft or street-food markets and other activity. Bring insect repellent because mosquitoes can be present.
