From Exit 1 or 2 of the metro's Fuzhong Station, pass across Xianmin Blvd. and you reach the Banqiao "Hot Zone," known as New Taipei City's Ximending. The main artery through the zone is Chongqing Road, and it extends to Zhongshan Road Section 1, Guanqian East Road, and Gongyuan Road. Older residents of Banqiao know the area as the Houzhan Shopping Center, but when the Banqiao Train Station was moved, it began transforming from a bustling shopping center into an outdoor performance square. On weekends and holidays students pack the streets to practice dance, adding new vitality to the old district. Meanwhile at the heart of the "Hot Zone" there are stylish clothing shops, electronics stores, and a wide variety of restaurants. Hidden in the lanes and alleys are also many food stands and stalls selling traditional Taiwanese snacks. Whether you are looking for food or other items, the zone offers inexpensive, quality choices that are especially appealing to students.