Ximending lanes and Red House

From the first station to the final station; travel to and from your hotel is excluded.

Explore selected pedestrian streets and the Red House area without a show or extended shopping.

This route connects Ximending Pedestrian Area, The Red House and nearby streets.

Ximending Pedestrian Area

Station code: BL11

Move from the main pedestrian streets into one or two side lanes and notice how cinemas, fashion shops and older businesses share the district. Comparing these changing storefronts with the Red House gives the walk a theme. You do not need to browse every floor or buy something at every stop.

The pedestrian area does not make every surrounding street traffic-free, so watch crossings when you leave the central lanes. Performances and events depend on the day. Keep shopping and meals as separate allowances, and use Ximen station as a clear return point before late browsing turns into an unplanned detour.

Suggested visit allowance: 25–35 minutes

Official visitor and transport information — Ximending Pedestrian Area

The Red House and nearby streets

Explore the brick building and neighbouring creative streets; check access before entering.

Station code: BL11

Start with the red-brick building itself, then explore surrounding streets and creative spaces. Compared with Bopiliao or Dihua Street, this stop offers another way to see historic architecture incorporated into contemporary shopping and neighbourhood life.

Indoor shops and events depend on the day’s programme; no particular market or performance is promised. Keep entrances clear when photographing. If continuing to Dihua Street, orient yourself toward Ximen station and keep station access separate from the sightseeing allowance.

Suggested visit allowance: 20–25 minutes

Official visitor and transport information — The Red House and nearby streets

Duration

Estimated total: 71–103 min

Official station-to-station rail times exclude waiting and may follow a different route. Other times are editorial estimates. Access conditions may vary.

Rail travel: 0 min

Walking: 11–18 min

Visits: 45–60 min

Buffer: 0–0 min

Meal break: 15–25 min

Transport connection: 0–0 min

Arrival walk: 3–5 min

Return walk: 3–5 min

Leg 1: BL11 → BL11

Rail travel: 0 min

Walking: 5–8 min

Buffer: 0–0 min

Transport connection: 0–0 min