Taiwanese books, in translation, on Guide Street
In a late-Qing shophouse on Guide Street, Taiwanese literature and translation share the shelves with wine.
By Look Three Small editors · Dadaocheng, Taipei
HĒHĒ Bookstore & Wine entrance, 51 Guide Street
HĒHĒ Bookstore & Wine, official website
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Taiwanese writers in English, Taiwanese comics in French, and a map of Dadaocheng's bookstores.
At HĒHĒ on Guide Street, Taiwanese literature and translation share a late-Qing shophouse with wine. The bookseller told us its foreign-language selection is mainly English, including translations of Taiwanese writers; it also carries Taiwanese comics in French and some Taiwanese literature in Japanese. Browse both floors, or use the shop's own bilingual Dadaocheng bookstore map to keep walking.
Open Tuesday–Sunday, 14:00–22:00. No. 51, Guide Street, Taipei. Walk about 12 minutes from Beimen MRT. Walk-ins welcome; reserve a table through the shop if you want a seat.
Get there
Public transport
From Beimen MRT, walk about 834 metres, roughly 12 minutes.
Sources
- HĒHĒ: special Monday opening, October 26 ↗ — Same-day 14:00–22:00 opening and reading with a drink, without a time limit
- HĒHĒ: October 22 Whispers in the Bass and You ↗ — Players, 1F, doors, open participation and seating advice
- Whispers in the Bass and You: October tickets ↗ — October 22 session, price and included drink
- HĒHĒ Bookstore & Wine website ↗ — Address, hours, late-Qing shophouse, both floors and language service
- HĒHĒ: Dadaocheng bookstore walking map ↗ — The shop's own bilingual bookstore walk
- HĒHĒ: table reservations ↗ — Optional seat reservations
- HĒHĒ on Threads: Winnie, The Days Between ↗ — Dates, free entry and holiday hours