# Venues for events in Taiwan

A public resource for technical events (conferences, meetups).

Most of these are in Taipei.

## Taipei

### Conferences

Bigger places for multi-day events.

- ETHTaipei 2024 https://popoptaipei.com/space/#a2

- FTC https://www.songshanculturalpark.org/news/article/2c606898-0626-404a-a39b-62b911b15586

- Another great venue at Songshan Culture Park
https://www.songshanculturalpark.org/news/article/55ae55a5-e4e0-4e79-8596-d938cb2f017a

- Expo Park (Considering for ETHTaipei 2025)
https://www.expopark.taipei/FieldInfo_Detail.aspx?s=10&n=205

- GIS Convention Center
https://www.meeting.com.tw/ntu/index.php
https://www.meeting.com.tw/motc/index.php
https://www.meeting.com.tw/ntut/index.php

- List of public venues https://service.gov.taipei/rental/

- https://www.pickoneplace.com/area/10423

- https://www.ccwork.tw/tc/house_type5.htm

- Appworks (60pax)

- ARK TPE (80pax)

- Maicoin HQ (80pax)

### Meetups & Hackerhouse

Smaller places for few hours.

- Some hacker spaces are available (Mozilla, Taipei Hacker Space)

- Many meetups rent Happ, up to ~50 pax: https://thehapp.com

- homevillage: https://homevillage.taipei/en/about

- beitouheartvillage: https://www.beitouheartvillage.taipei/rental_place.aspx?id=20
Zhongxin New Village is the only military medical dependents' village with hot springs in Taiwan and one of the few well-preserved dependents' villages in Taipei City.

- Cozy coworking cafe: https://maps.app.goo.gl/gyMrWJbWySWjiTou7?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy
Chris from ex BTQ (post quantum crypto firm) started a coworking cafe space with some Buzhidao people. Maybe it can be one of the options too.

- huanminvillage: https://huanminvillage.taipei/application/74
The only entirely preserved Air Force military dependents village in Taipei City. There is a strong awareness of cultural preservation in the community

- Blankspace: https://www.blankspacetw.com/%E5%A0%B4%E5%9C%B0%E7%A7%9F%E5%80%9F-%E6%B4%BB%E5%8B%95%E5%A0%B4%E5%9C%B0%E7%A7%9F%E5%80%9F/

- The hive taipei
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- Avenue Space: https://avenuespace.com/meeting-room/
Currently, they have pre-booked meeting rooms with capacities for 8, 10, and 14 people. The pricing varies based on the capacity of the meeting room. The rooms include a projector, projection screen, and Wi-Fi.

- doplin
https://www.doplin.com.tw/location-detail/teashare/
They have an event space that can accommodate 10-20 people. Here is the relevant information:
Address: 13F, No. 58 Fuxing N Rd, Zhongshan District, Taipei City (Nanjing Fuxing Station, Exit 3) Hourly Rate: Operating hours from Monday to Friday, 10 am to 6 pm, is NT$500 per hour. From 6 pm to 10 pm, it's NT$1250 per hour. Holiday Hourly Rate (Saturday & Sunday): NT$5000 for 4 hours.

- shih-jing: https://www.shih-jing.com/rooms_detailed.php?id=13
A multifunctional room that can accommodate approximately 10 people.
Weekday Rate: NT$2000 per hour Weekend Rate: NT$2200 per hour
Additionally, we have a lobby space that can accommodate around 60 people. This space is available for rental only on weekdays after 18:00 and on weekends.
Lobby Rate: NT$3300 per hour
All the above prices are exclusive of tax, and the minimum rental period is 3 hours.

- Third Floor (San Lou): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ww8xwPwAzGjAPr2p_OQT4lDTRC-s8I9n/view

- Work&Ler https://workingler.com.tw/

- Taipei Ark https://ark.taipei/spaces/properties

## Tainan

### Meetups & Hackerhouse

- Winwin Innovation Base: https://maps.app.goo.gl/TQVzzZsrotxRqVpD7
A repurposed building from the former Tainan County Council.

- Tainan Cultural and Creative Industry Park https://maps.app.goo.gl/DihTQcHLw6KVuPzt9

#### artistic café-combos

- Cogood Space: Aesthetic Shared Space https://maps.app.goo.gl/aFd5JjYZZhmMBmRD7

- Black Bridge Rong House: https://maps.app.goo.gl/iCEfVP6c3qNPQ2Zo9
A rebuilt theater based on the original during the Japanese colonial era. The second floor has a vintage theater with a projection screen and café, while the first floor sells sausages, beer, and various snacks.

- Lin Coffee at Lin Department Store: https://maps.app.goo.gl/r9LVuvkZpGcUFGEt8
Located on the rooftop of Taiwan’s oldest department store, a social spot during the Japanese colonial period, it features both a café and a restaurant serving Japanese and Western-style dishes.

- Revival Coffee Roasters in Tainan Art Museum 1: https://maps.app.goo.gl/iMwJvnvd3v1KiK3cA
The courtyard has a beautiful wooden deck area, known for being the place where Taiwan's top model Lin Chi-ling held her wedding.

- Shira Yuki Coffee in Yan Cheng Station: https://maps.app.goo.gl/V87cJR4zueBkdgnY8
A traditional Japanese house and former salt transport center, now turned into a cozy café.

### Accomondation

#### Guesthouse

Tainan Xie House: https://www.facebook.com/TainanOldHouseInn/
The earliest renovated old house guesthouse in Tainan, featuring a courtyard.

Bao Cheng House: https://maps.app.goo.gl/RwfhUYRAF42TpkKGA
A climbing-themed guesthouse with a courtyard in a renovated old house.

Lai Le Jiu Zhu Yi Wan: https://maps.app.goo.gl/h23bXa84KiEfYZru8
A beautiful old guesthouse.

Mao House: https://maps.app.goo.gl/QZPVwHjZg74Um9Cp8
A high-end guesthouse located on Fishing Light Island, Anping, made with exposed concrete.

#### Hotel
Ten Drum Cultural Village/Just Sleep Hotel: https://maps.app.goo.gl/2xE6LFfjSsuSCTtcA
A creative park rebuilt from a Japanese colonial-era sugar factory. It features Taiko drum performances and an industrial-chic aesthetic. You can stay at the neighboring Just Sleep hotel.

Argo Yacht Club Resort: https://www.argoyc.com/
A members-only yacht club with a luxury hotel in Anping.

Only guesthouses and hotels are open 24 hours. They said if you want, you can wear clothes like this and take photos holding your computer😂😂😂 https://tinybot.cc/chipaotainan/

## Taitung
TODO

## Choosing location

* Taipei is generally more expensive.
* Most venue don't provide accommondation
* The XX village venue are mostly hosted by government. The application process and regulation are expected to be more complicated. The view is more authentic and less costly IMO.
* If you don't really need to have many local people to join I recommend Tainan. More authentic and likely to find street like this
* If you prefer a more natural county, Taitung might be a good choice
* Most of the co-working spaces in Tainan are repurposed from unused buildings, and the interior designs are all government-planned, making them quite boring. If you need fast internet, you’ll have to visit these uninspiring places or go to large hotels and high-end guesthouses. So, places that are both cool and have good internet may not exist. What you can do is find a cool place first, and then figure out the internet situation afterward.

## Appendix

### Tainan Historical Sites
Tainan Confucius Temple: https://maps.app.goo.gl/szma78Z5PpoZ4sAc8
Built in 1665, it was the only place for young students to enroll during the early Qing dynasty, earning it the title of “First School in Taiwan.” It could be an inspiring place to work and study in the oldest school in Tainan.

De Yang Ship: https://maps.app.goo.gl/gkvQKfCdrZWTFTHp9
A WWII U.S. warship, now Taiwan's only naval museum. Its former helicopter hangar is now a café, offering stunning sunset views. Open until 7 PM.

Shui Jiao She: https://maps.app.goo.gl/d3ub1uuhLdfcGKKw7
A traditional Japanese house used by the Japanese Navy’s aviation corps during WWII (including the Kamikaze squadron), later became an American military club and an Air Force dependents' village. Now, the venue is co-operated with Wei Wei Light, a wedding company, and also hosts art exhibitions, lessons, and dances.

Shen Nong Street: https://maps.app.goo.gl/fdxzNnFq8F69tx5MA
A street dating back to the Qing dynasty, where the Wu Tiao Gang Association runs an old house owned by a history professor at Cheng Kung University. You might be able to ask if you can rent the space. Nearby is WE Drink Beer Company, a craft beer brewery that also offers venue rentals.

## Notes

Some TODOs:
- Add more info and more events
- E.g. capacity, hours, cost
- Maybe diff organization (conf/meetup line blurry)
- Vetted, e.g. events previously hosted
- Possibly contact where relevant
- More on different locations
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