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Little Guide’s Map
Ximending 

At the end of 2025, we held our second family learning program in Wanhua, empowering children to become ambassadors of Bangka culture and lead local tours. The results were turned into a walking map sharing hidden stories and food in Ximending.

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這位老師在日治時期來台推廣「能劇」,打造台灣第一座能樂劇場,後來日本撤離後荒廢多年,由現任店主修復作為居酒屋,幾乎保存當時樣貌,已為百年建築。大村武的後代目前仍在日本從事保存能劇文化工作,並且數次來台與店家交流。

Station 1
Taisho Mura Izakaya

There are many delicious Japanese yakitori dishes here—but did you know? “Taisho Mura” is actually a real historical figure...

阿婆冬粉

Nearby Eats
A-Fen Noodle Shop

This local shop is known for its flavorful Yangchun noodles and traditional side dishes—perfect for dinner or a late-night bite.

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Mission
Challenge from the Bartender

Shh… just quietly tell the bartender, “Patrick,” the secret passphrase, and you’ll receive the next clue!

Image by James Lo

Nearby Eats
A-Tian Lamb Soup

A popular street vendor serving lamb vermicelli soup, appearing only on occasional late-night hours—don’t miss it if you find it!

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Mission
The Secret of the Graffiti

What? One of these graffiti walls hides a secret code—only visible at night under special light, like a spy mission!

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Station 5
Land Reclamation Monument

Ximending was once low-lying and flood-prone, so the area was raised through large-scale land reclamation.

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Mission
Neon Light Colors

Wan Nian building, Ximen Dashijie, and Ambassador Cinema are the former sites of three well-known historic theaters. What message can be formed from their current neon signs?

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Station 7
Taipei Tianhou Temple

Originally a Japanese temple dedicated to Kōbō Daishi, the site was later taken over after WWII by Xinxing Temple followers and Mazu devotees...

老濟安

Nearby Eats
Fong Da Coffee

The walnut pastries at the storefront evoke old Taipei memories, with a relaxed Western-style breakfast inside...

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Mission
Window of Truth

The “dormer windows” are a signature design of The Red House. What code might they reveal?

[Advisory Unit]

Department of Youth, Taipei City Government  

[Organizer]

Juguang & Youth 1 Social Housing Youth Program  

[Partners]

Taipei Cinema Park, Bangka Culture Worshop      

    

Mission
Lantern Code

What code is hidden in the lanterns at the storefront?

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Station 2
Film Preview Street

In the past, Hankou Street was filled with film preview rooms, where distributors tested audience reactions or even screened banned films...

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Station 3
Jinde Temple

Jinde Temple mainly enshrines General Zhushun, known for his heroic protection of the emperor...

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Station 4
Taipei Cinema Park

Originally a Japanese-built gas company site, the space was revitalized in 2009...

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Nearby Eats
Yaxiang & Zengde Hot Pot

Taiwan’s first self-serve hot pot restaurant, “Zengde,” and later “Yaxiang,” which introduced the stone hot pot style...

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Station 6
Wan Nian Building

Originally, this site was the International Hall Cinema, operated by Toho, screening Japanese films...

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Nearby Eats
King Pork
& Lao Shandong 

B1 food court of Wanguo Building hides two iconic Ximending eateries...

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Mission
Kōbō Daishi & Afflictions

Heartbreak, wealth, or separation? Let’s use the sacred tools held by Kōbō Daishi to dispel all worldly afflictions. The answer lies in a pure and tranquil place...

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Station 8
The Red House

Originally named “Xinqi Street Market,” it mainly served the gentry class...

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To the Finish
Rainbow Key

The puzzle ends at the rainbow crosswalk outside Exit 6 of Ximen Station, a landmark symbol of Taiwan’s same-sex marriage legalization in Asia.

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Expert : Jason Wu

Cultural and artistic worker, Master of Law from National Chengchi University. Currently the director of Wu Jinjing, Wanhua District Sacrifice Public Enterprise, Taipei City, the person in charge of Erliangliu Pig Cake Cultural Museum, the special assistant of Taipei Entrepreneurs Elite Association, and the guest lecturer of Travel and Reading China Magazine. ‧ Local experience and historical inheritance For Wu Zanxuan, Monga is not only a stage for life, but also a place of belonging in the depths of his soul. Wu Tingbao, the ancestor of the Wu family, crossed the sea to Taiwan in the 43rd year of Qianlong (1778) and founded the ship head trading company "Wu Yuanji". This move made the Wu family a representative family in Monga in the Qing Dynasty, and they have been rooted here for nine generations. The street texture of Monga tells the history and cultural features of this land, as if every brick and tile is telling a story of the past. In 2017, Wu Zanxuan founded the "Monga Cultural Studio" with like-minded partners. From the initial cultural and historical exchange group, it has developed into a center for cultural activities, carrying out countless cultural walks, cultural curation, neighborhood reconstruction and elder interviews, etc., excavating and sharing the little-known cultural stories of Monga, allowing history and modernity to interweave here. ‧Expertise and Contribution Wu Zanxuan specializes in the history of Monga neighborhoods, the history of Monga boat trips, the history of interactions between important figures in Monga, and the research of Minnan and Lingnan culture. His works are often seen in "Travel Reading Magazine" and platforms related to issues related to his hometown Quanzhou. He deeply explores the exchange relationship between Monga and his hometown Quanzhou in various fields, and has made great contributions to Monga studies and Taipei studies. ‧Main activities 1. Street tours: One hundred guided tours of Ximen and Monga are held every year, leading tourists through time and feeling the historical pulse of the neighborhoods. 2. Community University Courses: Serving as a teacher for the Wanhua Community University academic year course, inspiring more people to understand and care about local culture. 3. Street management: Quarterly interviews and sharing sessions with seniors to ensure that the voice of history is not forgotten. 4. Neighborhood activities: Organize activities such as the Monga Cultural Stamp Collection to allow more people to participate in the inheritance of culture in a novel and interesting interactive form. 5. Neighborhood connection: Plan and transform temple activities, such as the 200th anniversary of Longjin Temple and the 100th anniversary of Zhenwu Temple, so that traditional culture can shine again in modern society. 6. Neighborhood research: Publish Monga research books and cultural research cases to provide valuable data and insights for the academic community. 7. Foreign exchanges: Participate in discussions and exchanges on native culture and exchanges on Japanese experience to expand international horizons and promote cultural interactions.

 Highlights

小小導覽員培訓課程內容

Oral and Body Expression (I)

Explanation? Guiding? What are the differences? What are the conditions for a meaningful explanation? What knowledge should a qualified commentator have? Through interesting exercises, you can learn various ways to practice oral expression, learn how to use voice expressions, and begin to explore your own commentary characteristics and style.

Wanhua Christmas Decorations

#Cinema Park

Taipei Cinema park features creations from various talented artists. Before Christmas, let's create Christmas tree decorations with Wanhua characteristics together! Express the interesting local objects and unique customs you see in Wanhua with clay and make local decorations that belong to Wanhua.

11/29
@Cinema Park

12/27
@Youth Housing  1

Oral and Body Expression (II)

What are the different needs of commentators for audiences of different ages and backgrounds? Know yourself and your audience. Before you start commentating, you should first understand your audience. Appropriate commentary language can greatly enhance your commentary! Oral expression, vocal expressions, and rich and interesting body language can create your own commentary characteristics and style.

Leather Handmade – Cute Leather Tree

#Ximen Elementary School (Land Reclamation Monument)

Primary school is an important start to a child's learning career, and a child's growth is like nurturing a sapling to grow. To welcome the Christmas season in December, leather sculpting is themed around "trees" and combines leather paint to create cute three-dimensional trees. The finished products can also be used as bookmarks or hanging ropes according to the students' preferences.

*Students' coursework will be exhibited in the public spaces of the first phase of the youth housing complex.

Explanation Skills (I)

Wanhua local expert, Mr. Wu Jason from the Bangka Culture Workshop, will first guide everyone through the classroom to gain a basic understanding of Ximending's cultural history and characteristics, and to introduce the key points of each attraction. The next lesson will then take us outdoors for a field exploration!

Geometric Architectural Abstraction - Texture Painting

#The Red House

The Red House designed by Japanese architect Juro Kondo, is one of Taipei's ten most distinctive buildings. The course will use geometric design concepts of "architecture" to create paintings that combine aesthetics and texture by layering corrugated cardboard, as well as using quartz sand and acrylic paint.

*Students' coursework will be exhibited in the public spaces of the first phase of the youth housing complex.

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城市景觀

1/24
@Cinema Park

Create your own Wanhua Museum

#JP MED Museum

Do you visit art galleries and museums on your holidays? Have you ever wondered when these venues became popular and widespread? What kind of collections did people display in the past? During the Renaissance, some people had their own "treasure troves," where they would collect specimens, archaeological artifacts, pictures of exotic animals, and other interesting things according to their interests, and place them in a room, a cabinet, or even a suitcase.
If you were to collect and display, what kind of Wanhua would you most like to present? What would you collect about Wanhua? Let's create our own exhibition hall using various materials and crafts before embarking on our exploration of Wanhua's history!

Explanation Skills (II)

Do you still remember the historical story that Teacher Wu told last time ?

In this class, Teacher Wu will take you to visit local historical and cultural sites in Ximending that are mentioned in the textbook and those that are not, to deepen your understanding of what you learned in the previous class!

LOHAS Mandala Red Envelope

Every Lunar New Year, people visit temples to offer incense and seek opportunities to receive red envelopes and good fortune, and Taipei Tianhou Temple is no exception. This time, let's create a unique blessing by hand! Using the round totem of the mandala, we will draw harmony and abundant energy exclusively for you on the red envelope. After completing the main design, you will learn how to add auspicious mini Chinese knots or gold tassels as finishing touches to make the red envelope more exquisite and elegant.

Explanation Skills (III)

In this lesson, in addition to helping everyone review all the stories of the attractions, Teacher Wu also emphasized that each parent-child group needs to find and assign their own suitable points of explanation, because the next lesson will be a rehearsal before setting off!

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@Juguang Housing

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Guided tours performances

A small check-off of what you have learned in the first 5 classes! Assign interpretation points in advance, make or prepare interpretation props and teaching materials, and work together in groups to complete an interpretation route performance.

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2026 Wanhua Little Guide
Leads the Way

2026小解說員導覽

6/27 
Final training

@Youth Housing  1

Conduct annual course review and self-reflection through team exploration activities, and set task goals and personal expectations for the next year.

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在學校

【Certification】

In addition to reviewing the results of the activity, we will issue a completion certificate on the last day.

From now on, you are officially the guides for those who are still on the ground!

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