{"id":45206,"date":"2026-04-18T20:04:27","date_gmt":"2026-04-18T12:04:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/3doorhotel.com.tw\/?p=45206"},"modified":"2026-04-18T20:04:27","modified_gmt":"2026-04-18T12:04:27","slug":"tainan-west-market-restoration-da-cai-shi-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/3doorhotel.com.tw\/en\/tainan-west-market-restoration-da-cai-shi-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Market Vogue Vol.4: West Market (Da Cai Shi) \u2014 The Glamorous Turn of a Fallen Noble: Southern Taiwan&#8217;s First Market, a Century of Memory Restored for 135 Million TWD"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!-- Schema Markup --><br \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n[\n  {\n    \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"Article\",\n    \"headline\": \"\u3010West Market\/Da Cai Shi\u3011The Glamorous Turn of a Fallen Noble: Southern Taiwan's First Market, a Century of Memory Restored for 135 Million TWD\",\n    \"description\": \"From the 'Ginza-dori' of the Japanese colonial period to the most beautiful historical market, 3 Door Hotel's editor analyzes the history and rebirth of West Market.\",\n    \"author\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Person\",\n      \"name\": \"An Editor Enamored with Tainan's Alleys - 3 Door Hotel\"\n    },\n    \"publisher\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n      \"name\": \"3 Door Hotel Market Vogue\",\n      \"logo\": {\n        \"@type\": \"ImageObject\",\n        \"url\": \"https:\/\/3doorhotel.com.tw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/3logo_index.svg\"\n      }\n    },\n    \"datePublished\": \"2025-11-24\",\n    \"dateModified\": \"2025-12-02\",\n    \"mainEntityOfPage\": {\n      \"@type\": \"WebPage\",\n      \"@id\": \"https:\/\/3doorhotel.com.tw\/en\/tainan-west-market\/\"\n    }\n  },\n  {\n    \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"LocalBusiness\",\n    \"name\": \"3 Door Hotel\",\n    \"url\": \"https:\/\/3doorhotel.com.tw\",\n    \"telephone\": \"+886-6-222-3088\",\n    \"address\": {\n      \"@type\": \"PostalAddress\",\n      \"streetAddress\": \"No. 77, Chenggong Road\",\n      \"addressLocality\": \"West Central District, Tainan City\",\n      \"addressCountry\": \"TW\"\n    }\n  },\n  {\n    \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"AudioObject\",\n    \"name\": \"Restoring Tainan's West Market for 135 Million: The Rebirth of a Noble\",\n    \"description\": \"3 Door Hotel Market Vogue Podcast EP4 takes you deep into the 100-year history of West Market.\",\n    \"contentUrl\": \"https:\/\/3doorhotel.com.tw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/\u4e00\u5104\u4e09\u4fee\u5fa9\u53f0\u5357\u897f\u5e02\u5834\u8cb4\u65cf\u91cd\u751f\u6545\u4e8b-online-audio-converter.com_.mp3\",\n    \"encodingFormat\": \"audio\/mpeg\",\n    \"duration\": \"PT7M32S\",\n    \"uploadDate\": \"2025-11-24\",\n    \"publisher\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n      \"name\": \"3 Door Hotel Market Vogue\",\n      \"url\": \"https:\/\/3doorhotel.com.tw\"\n    }\n  },\n  {\n    \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n    \"mainEntity\": [\n      {\n        \"@type\": \"Question\",\n        \"name\": \"Where is West Market (Da Cai Shi)? 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It features an elegant French roof, delicate floral mud sculptures, and modern air conditioning and decor inside. It is hailed as the <strong>&#8220;Most Beautiful Historical Market in Tainan.&#8221;<\/strong> This is <strong>West Market<\/strong>, commonly known as Da Cai Shi.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 8px; margin: 20px 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/3doorhotel.com.tw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/\u897f\u5e02\u5834-800x600.jpg\" alt=\"Restored facade of West Market\" \/><\/p>\n<p>But the glamorous rebirth of this <strong>&#8220;fallen noble&#8221;<\/strong> is far from just a simple coat of paint. It cost over <strong>135 million TWD<\/strong> in total renovation fees, undergoing nearly twenty years of planning and restoration before recently returning to the public eye.<\/p>\n<p>The question is: beneath its clean, fashionable new clothes, how much historical clamor and silence does it carry? Is its soul part of the Japanese-era <strong>&#8220;Ginza-dori,&#8221;<\/strong> or the modern <strong>&#8220;cultural and creative cluster&#8221;<\/strong>?<\/p>\n<p>The century-old journey of West Market encapsulates the complete history of Tainan&#8217;s urban development. Its rebirth is not just the restoration of a building, but the <strong>&#8220;continuation and activation&#8221;<\/strong> of urban memory. It is a capsule of time, waiting for us to initiate this century-spanning travel.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- Act I --><\/p>\n<section id=\"act-one\">\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 1.5em; color: #d4af37; margin-top: 60px; margin-bottom: 20px; padding-left: 15px; border-left: 5px solid #d4af37;\">Act I: The Prolific Past<\/h3>\n<p>The history of West Market must begin with the <strong>&#8220;modern market management policy&#8221;<\/strong> promoted by the colonial government during the Japanese period. This was not a market that formed naturally among commoners; from its birth, it was destined to carry the aura and ambition of being <strong>&#8220;Number One in Southern Taiwan.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; gap: 10px; margin: 20px 0; overflow-x: auto;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-radius: 8px; height: 250px; object-fit: cover;\" src=\"https:\/\/3doorhotel.com.tw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/uEBIjSVSgsXC.jpg\" alt=\"Historical photo of West Market in 1905\" \/><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-radius: 8px; height: 250px; object-fit: cover;\" src=\"https:\/\/3doorhotel.com.tw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/\u897f\u5e02\u5834\u820a\u7167\u7247.jpg\" alt=\"Historical photo of the Ginza-dori era\" \/><\/div>\n<h4 style=\"font-size: 1.2em; color: #333; margin-top: 30px; font-weight: bold;\">1.1 Pioneer of Modern Markets<\/h4>\n<p>West Market was initially completed in 1905 (Meiji 38). At that time, it was called <strong>&#8220;Tainan Market&#8221;<\/strong> or <strong>&#8220;Tainan Grand Market.&#8221;<\/strong> It was the first official public market in Tainan. Built on a vast area of former fish ponds near the city walls, it became the <strong>most significant modern market pioneer in Southern Taiwan<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Although the original wooden structure collapsed during a typhoon, the government immediately began reconstruction in 1912. This rebuilding was not only swift but also showcased advanced resolve: the market utilized <strong>reinforced concrete<\/strong>, a technological pioneer of the time, forming the L-shaped main building we see today.<\/p>\n<p>In terms of function, West Market far exceeded a typical vegetable market. It not only housed wholesale stalls for fish, meat, and produce but was also equipped with highly modern <strong>cold storage<\/strong>. More importantly, the market featured <strong>snack sections and ice shops<\/strong>, making it a <strong>center for citizens to rest and socialize<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"font-size: 1.2em; color: #333; margin-top: 30px; font-weight: bold;\">1.2 Ornate Architecture and Surrounding Expansion<\/h4>\n<div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(150px, 1fr)); gap: 10px; margin: 20px 0;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; border-radius: 4px;\" src=\"https:\/\/3doorhotel.com.tw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/\u897f\u5e02\u5834\u5b57\u6a23-800x565.jpg\" alt=\"West Market signage sculpture\" \/><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; border-radius: 4px;\" src=\"https:\/\/3doorhotel.com.tw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/\u9b91\u9b5a\u52f3\u7ae0\u5fbd\u98fe-800x627.jpg\" alt=\"Abalone medal decoration\" \/><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; border-radius: 4px;\" src=\"https:\/\/3doorhotel.com.tw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/\u9285\u74e6\u62f1\u9802\u7dda\u8173\u6258\u67b6-800x590.jpg\" alt=\"Copper dome details\" \/><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; border-radius: 4px;\" src=\"https:\/\/3doorhotel.com.tw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/\u62f1\u5fc3\u77f3-800x598.jpg\" alt=\"Keystone architectural detail\" \/><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; border-radius: 4px;\" src=\"https:\/\/3doorhotel.com.tw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/\u82b1\u8349\u7d0b\u98fe-800x596.jpg\" alt=\"Floral decorations\" \/><\/div>\n<p>The second-generation building of West Market was <strong>one of the most ornate market buildings in Taiwan<\/strong>. Its style perfectly blended Western classical elements from the Japanese era.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 20px;\">\n<li><strong>Structure and Style:<\/strong> Reinforced concrete with <strong>Western-style floral mud sculptures<\/strong> on the main entrance, and a <strong>Mansard roof with dormer windows<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Commercial Status:<\/strong> As commercial activity boomed, the surroundings expanded. The most famous was the <strong>Asakusa Bazaar<\/strong> built in <strong>1933<\/strong> around the central courtyard fountain. Along with the nearby <strong>&#8220;Ginza-dori&#8221;<\/strong> (now Zhongzheng Road), it formed Tainan&#8217;s busiest commercial center.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>At that time, West Market was the economic and fashion heart of Southern Taiwan.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 8px; margin: 20px 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/3doorhotel.com.tw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20250904154628-19924a58.jpg\" alt=\"History of Ximen Cloth Market\" \/><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- Podcast Section --><\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #1a1a1a; border-radius: 8px; padding: 28px 30px; margin: 50px 0;\">\n<p style=\"color: #d4af37; font-size: 0.85em; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; margin: 0 0 8px 0;\">\ud83c\udf99 Market Vogue Podcast<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #fff; font-size: 1.1em; font-weight: bold; margin: 0 0 16px 0;\">EP4\uff5cCan You Believe It? This Market Cost 135 Million! The Shocking Rebirth of a Noble<\/p>\n<p><audio style=\"width: 100%; accent-color: #d4af37;\" controls=\"controls\"><source src=\"https:\/\/3doorhotel.com.tw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/\u4e00\u5104\u4e09\u4fee\u5fa9\u53f0\u5357\u897f\u5e02\u5834\u8cb4\u65cf\u91cd\u751f\u6545\u4e8b-online-audio-converter.com_.mp3\" type=\"audio\/mpeg\" \/><\/audio><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #888; font-size: 0.82em; margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">Duration: 7m 32s | A moving dialogue between history-buff AJ and foodie An \ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- Act II --><\/p>\n<section id=\"act-two\">\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 1.5em; color: #d4af37; margin-top: 60px; margin-bottom: 20px; padding-left: 15px; border-left: 5px solid #d4af37;\">Act II: Silence and Transition<\/h3>\n<p>After reaching its peak, the cold pace of urban change often follows. This fallen noble, West Market, also welcomed a long period of silence after the war.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"font-size: 1.2em; color: #333; margin-top: 30px; font-weight: bold;\">2.1 Impact of the Era and Decline<\/h4>\n<p>In the early post-war period, the market roof was extended to become the famous <strong>&#8220;Blue Sky Ballroom.&#8221;<\/strong> However, as urban structures shifted, impacts followed:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 20px;\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"><strong>Key Blow 1:<\/strong> The <strong>Big Fire of 1966<\/strong>, which heavily damaged the market.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"><strong>Key Blow 2:<\/strong> The 1990s <strong>Hai&#8217;an Road Underground Project<\/strong>, which impacted the Zhongzheng district.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Final Blow:<\/strong> The relocation of the wholesale market stripped West Market of its <strong>&#8220;food wholesale center&#8221;<\/strong> function.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In 2003, West Market was officially designated a <strong>Tainan City Monument<\/strong>, laying the foundation for its restoration.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"font-size: 1.2em; color: #333; margin-top: 30px; font-weight: bold;\">2.2 Ximen Cloth Market: The Lamp That Never Faded<\/h4>\n<p>While the main body of West Market was silent for decades, one area never lost its vitality\u2014the adjacent <strong>Ximen Cloth Market<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; gap: 10px; margin: 20px 0;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 50%; border-radius: 8px;\" src=\"https:\/\/3doorhotel.com.tw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/\u6dfa\u8349-800x600.jpg\" alt=\"Asakusa Bazaar historical view\" \/><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 50%; border-radius: 8px;\" src=\"https:\/\/3doorhotel.com.tw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/\u539f\u897f\u5e02\u5834\u5167\u5546\u5bb6-800x476.jpg\" alt=\"Vendors inside Ximen Cloth Market\" \/><\/div>\n<p>Post-war, the Asakusa Bazaar transitioned into a fabric hub known as <strong>&#8220;Ximen Cloth Market.&#8221;<\/strong> For decades, it remained an important textile center in Southern Taiwan. In the 20-year restoration plan, the government decided <strong>not to demolish the traditional passages of the cloth market<\/strong>. This decision represents the highest concept of cultural preservation: <strong>not just restoring the architectural skeleton, but allowing &#8220;cultural memory&#8221; and &#8220;daily life&#8221; to flourish together.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- Act III --><\/p>\n<section id=\"act-three\">\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 1.5em; color: #d4af37; margin-top: 60px; margin-bottom: 20px; padding-left: 15px; border-left: 5px solid #d4af37;\">Act III: Glamorous Rebirth<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 20px;\" src=\"https:\/\/3doorhotel.com.tw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/J9wPdehhsW9Z-600x800.jpg\" alt=\"Restored interior of West Market\" \/><\/p>\n<p>After nearly 20 years of planning and a budget of over <strong>135 million TWD<\/strong>, West Market has completed its renovation. This rebirth is an ultimate example of balancing historical preservation and modern commercial operation.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"font-size: 1.2em; color: #333; margin-top: 30px; font-weight: bold;\">3.1 Reproducing Century-Old Luxury and Modern Function<\/h4>\n<div style=\"display: flex; gap: 10px; margin: 20px 0;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 50%; border-radius: 8px;\" src=\"https:\/\/3doorhotel.com.tw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/\u897f\u5e02\u5834\u5916\u591c\u665a\u5e02\u96c6.jpg\" alt=\"Night market outside West Market\" \/><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 50%; border-radius: 8px;\" src=\"https:\/\/3doorhotel.com.tw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/\u897f\u5e02\u5834\u5916\u591c\u665a-800x603.jpg\" alt=\"West Market night facade\" \/><\/div>\n<p>The restored West Market achieves three key rebirths:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 20px;\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>Reproducing Century-Old Ornate Details:<\/strong> Successfully restored the <strong>French roof (Mansard roof), dormer windows, and round gables<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>Modern Experience:<\/strong> New decor, <strong>comfortable air conditioning<\/strong>, enhanced ventilation, clean public toilets, and <strong>mobile payment\/delivery platform<\/strong> integration.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Market Performances:<\/strong> A <strong>sunken plaza design<\/strong> for weekend markets, musical performances, and street performers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; border-radius: 8px; margin: 20px 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/3doorhotel.com.tw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/\u99ac\u85a9\u5f0f\u5c4b\u9802\u725b\u773c\u7a97\u8001\u864e\u7a97-800x477.jpg\" alt=\"Mansard roof details\" \/><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"font-size: 1.2em; color: #333; margin-top: 30px; font-weight: bold;\">3.2 Diverse Business: Culture, Food, and Cloth Market Co-Prosperity<\/h4>\n<p>Restored West Market has transformed into a <strong>diverse cultural and creative cluster<\/strong> with <strong>over 100 stalls<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #fff9e6; border: 1px solid #e6cc80; padding: 25px; margin: 30px 0; border-radius: 8px;\">\n<h5 style=\"color: #b8860b; font-size: 1.1em; margin-top: 0;\">\ud83c\udf70\u3010Focus: Tainan\u2019s Heritage and Trend in Sweetness\u3011<\/h5>\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 20px;\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>Legacy Flavors:<\/strong> <strong>Yong He Xiang Pastries<\/strong> (80 years), featuring Red Turtle Cakes and Pon-Pia.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>Giant Topic:<\/strong> <strong>Bai Zhen Bread<\/strong>, famous for its hand-sized <strong>giant cream puffs<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>Taste Explosion:<\/strong> <strong>BB.BABE Korean Bread<\/strong>, known for its &#8220;filling waterfall.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>Trendy Drinks:<\/strong> <strong>Logout Tea<\/strong>, focusing on Taiwan high mountain tea with cheese or whiskey.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Local Exclusive:<\/strong> <strong>Sen Shan Fruit Room<\/strong>, selling Japanese-style candied fruit sticks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; border-radius: 8px; margin: 20px 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/3doorhotel.com.tw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/\u897f\u5e02\u5834\u5167-800x600.jpg\" alt=\"Interior view of modern West Market\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The market introduces new-generation <strong>design brands and curated goods<\/strong>. Importantly, the <strong>Ximen Cloth Market<\/strong> passage remains, allowing visitors to feel the <strong>vitality of traditional textile trade<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- FAQ Section --><\/p>\n<section style=\"margin: 50px 0;\">\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 1.5em; color: #d4af37; margin-bottom: 25px; padding-left: 15px; border-left: 5px solid #d4af37;\">Common Questions Q&amp;A<\/h3>\n<div style=\"border: 1px solid #e6cc80; border-radius: 6px; margin-bottom: 14px; overflow: hidden;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #fff9e6; padding: 16px 20px;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-weight: bold; color: #333;\">Q\uff5cWhere is West Market and when did it reopen?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 16px 20px; background-color: #fff;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #555; line-height: 1.8;\">It is located near <strong>Section 2, Ximen Road and You\u2019ai Street<\/strong>, about a 15-minute walk from 3 Door Hotel. It reopened recently after a <strong>135 million TWD<\/strong> restoration.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"border: 1px solid #e6cc80; border-radius: 6px; margin-bottom: 14px; overflow: hidden;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #fff9e6; padding: 16px 20px;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-weight: bold; color: #333;\">Q\uff5cWhy is it called &#8220;Da Cai Shi&#8221;?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 16px 20px; background-color: #fff;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #555; line-height: 1.8;\">Founded in <strong>1905<\/strong>, it was Tainan&#8217;s first official market and the largest in the south, hence &#8220;Grand Vegetable Market.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"border: 1px solid #e6cc80; border-radius: 6px; margin-bottom: 14px; overflow: hidden;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #fff9e6; padding: 16px 20px;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-weight: bold; color: #333;\">Q\uff5cWhat are the must-visit shops?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 16px 20px; background-color: #fff;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #555; line-height: 1.8;\"><strong>Yong He Xiang Pastries<\/strong>, <strong>Bai Zhen Bread<\/strong> (giant puffs), <strong>BB.BABE<\/strong>, <strong>Logout Tea<\/strong>, and <strong>Sen Shan Fruit Room<\/strong>. The Cloth Market is also a must-visit.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- Conclusion --><\/p>\n<section id=\"conclusion\">\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 1.5em; color: #d4af37; margin-top: 60px; margin-bottom: 20px; padding-left: 15px; border-left: 5px solid #d4af37;\">Conclusion: Time Flows, Memory Remains<\/h3>\n<p>The century-long journey of West Market is a history book of Tainan\u2019s development.<\/p>\n<p>From being the largest food wholesale center in Southern Taiwan to becoming the &#8220;Most Beautiful Historical Market,&#8221; it witnesses how Tainan maintains its cultural texture amidst modernization. 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