Taipei Photo Gallery - Rongjin Gorgeous Time

The former Taipei Prison was built between 1900-1904 during the Japanese colonial era based on Western designs to symbolize Taiwan's ascent into the modern era. Dormitories accompanied the prison building. During World War II, many Allied prisoners of war were executed here, while political prisoners were also sent here following the war.

Restoration work began in 2016 to transform the site into a shopping area and was completed in summer 2021. The site consists of a single line of historic Japanese-style buildings along Jinhua Street.

The prison wall used stones from the former city walls to save construction costs.

A small museum in one of the buildings showcases a few artifacts although restaurants and shops now dominate the site.