Beimen, officially known as Cheng’en Gate, is one of the few remaining gates of the Qing-era Taipei City—and it still stands on its original site. Before it became a place to visit, this was a true entrance to the city, leading toward the Tamsui River, Dadaocheng, and the world beyond.

Standing in front of Beimen feels strangely calm. Traffic flows, people pass by, yet the gate itself remains quietly in place. The red bricks, stone base, and proportions are largely unchanged, reminding you that Taipei did not become what it is overnight—it was built up slowly, layer by layer.

A short walk from Beimen leads to the Railway Department Park, originally established during the Japanese colonial period and now transformed into an open area for strolling, visiting, and pausing.

We love this place because it’s more than an exhibition space. It preserves how a city learned to move. From steam locomotives and rail routes to old office layouts, you begin to understand why Taipei is so dependent on transportation—fast-paced, yet tightly woven together.

If you’re not in a hurry, this is a place meant for slow walking and unhurried observation.

Continuing along the Beimen area, you’ll come across the Taipei Memory Warehouse. Once a storage facility, it has become a place dedicated to preserving and organizing Taipei’s memories.

It feels less like a museum and more like a drawer filled with fragments of the city—photos, documents, videos, and sounds. You may not understand everything, but one image might suddenly stop you in your tracks. In that moment, you realize Taipei’s history isn’t only about major events, but about countless everyday lives layered over time.

Beimen isn’t a fenced-off historic site.

During the day, people commute, take photos, or simply pass through. At night, as the lights come on, the gate’s outlines soften and the atmosphere shifts. Visiting Beimen feels less like “seeing history” and more like stepping into Taipei’s daily life. Many of the city’s stories are hidden along the paths people walk every day.

Beimen (Cheng’en Gate)

Address: Sec. 1, Zhongxiao W. Rd., Zhongzheng Dist., Taipei City

Highlight: A Qing-era city gate still standing on its original site, with completely different atmospheres by day and night.

Taipei Post Office

Address: No. 114, Sec. 1, Zhongxiao W. Rd., Zhongzheng Dist., Taipei City

Highlight: A significant Japanese-era building with a powerful façade—look up to catch the architectural details.

Futa Street Mansion

Address: No. 26, Yanping S. Rd., Zhongzheng Dist., Taipei City

Highlight: A quiet white mansion at the corner of the street—easy to miss, but worth stopping for.

Railway Department Park (National Taiwan Museum)

Address: No. 2, Sec. 1, Yanping N. Rd., Datong Dist., Taipei City

Highlight: A comprehensive look at Taiwan’s railway history, ideal for slow exploration and photography.

Taipei Memory Warehouse

Address: No. 39, Sec. 1, Yanping N. Rd., Datong Dist., Taipei City

Highlight: A small space preserving fragments of Taipei’s everyday memories.