Travel Taipei

In the late 1940s, Chiang Kai-shek and his loyal followers retreated to Taiwan. Treasure Hill was an anti-aircraft installation, which evolved into a squatter colony. The squatters stole power, took water from the nearby Xindian River and also caught fish. Inevitabbly, the authorities took contol, aiming to turn Treasure Hill into a sustainable urban community. It didn't quite work out that way, and more artists returned than old soldiers. These days, Treasure Hill is an artists village, Visitors are welcome, Treasure Hill is walking distance from the MRT Gongguan Station (Green Line).

This hidden gem is a fascinating little village with an active artist community and is my absolute favorite location in all of Taipei. The odd shapes and arrangements of the buildings, an artifact of its origins as an illegal settlement, makes it fun to explore and lends the place a somewhat surreal atmosphere (respect the signs indicating where the permanent residents' private spaces begin, however). There are usually several indoor and outdoor art exhibits on display, often in an informal way, sometimes including videos and, more rarely, performance art at scheduled times. Cafes and shops may also be open: I highly recommend Tadpole Point. All in all, I recommend going with an open mind and heart and a desire to simply relax and take in whatever the experience provides (which will vary day to day, month to month, etc., based on what's going on and which artists are in residence). You can also walk down to the riverbank and go for a jog or bike ride along the river, or, in the other direction and under the overpass, discover fascinating street art.

台湾大学の南側、自来水博物館の近くにある芸術村です。古い小さな家屋が集まっている区域で、勾配が有るため石段を使ったり細い坂道を歩いたりしながら散策しました。

We really enjoyed our trip to Treasure Hill. It felt very peaceful, perhaps more so because we went during heavy rain so there were no other tourists about, and we were able to poke in and out of the different shops and spaces and talk to some of the artists. A different side to the city really worth visiting - if you can find a time when it's quiet.

從公館站走去大約20分鐘, 沿路走進去很多壁畫, 可以拍照打卡。也有很多藝術工作室, 這裡也是民居, 所以要保持安靜。有個客服中心, 很多藝術資訊可以索取, 還有驅蚊水借用, 真的很貼心。