Taipei Shopping

Where to Shop and What to Buy in Taipei

Taipei offers shoppers ample opportunities at various locations such as night markets, underground transit malls, department stores and shopping districts.

The shopping malls are mainly concentrated in Daan and Xinyi districts. Because the city is not that spacious and supports a huge population it has come up with the idea of having underground malls. These malls are situated in between subway stations and have proved very successful. The ‘real’ city can be experienced in the small night markets, which may not be found in other counties.

The word ‘diverse’ appropriately describes the city’s markets. The advantages of such a place are that you can find everything within a particular area and, because markets are extremely competitive, the prices quoted can be easily bargained down. You can expect to shop for anything you can dream up, from traditional Chinese products to designer outfits. Multi-cuisine restaurants, local food stalls and tea and coffee houses are widely spread through the city. So when you are over with your shopping spree and feel hungry you’re never far from food.

Department stores, boutiques, and small stores all offer quality at reasonable prices but you should note that at night markets is that you can only pay in cash and the chances of using your MasterCard are meager but this problem is overcome in malls and other hi-tech shopping arenas.

Chienkuo Market

Spend Saturday afternoon at the Chienkuo market. Strolling through this peaceful and blooming flower market can be the height of relaxation after a hectic shopping spree. The entire market is a no-smoking zone.

Chungshan Market North Road

Designer boutiques with famous brand-name clothing, shoes, and accessories can be found here. Several souvenir shops offering curios and handicrafts are also located here.

You can also find good ceramic products in the market. Because the city is largely Buddhist, you can find many things like decorative incense holders as well as Chinese scrolls.

Dinghao Market

Dive into this huge shopping experience for clothing, jewellery, footwear and souvenirs. This market offers a seemingly never-ending variety of bakeries, bookshops, teahouses, pubs, restaurants and leading departmental stores. The boutiques located here reflect the contemporary practice of using designer labels for accessories and clothes. On the other hand inexpensive clothes and footwear can also be obtained with massive bargains. Street vendors sell trinkets, costumes and much more. You can also find jewelry at the established stores here.

Fabric Market

Situated in the Datong district is the fabric market. Anything, from clothes material to curtains, carpets is available here.

Guang Hua Market

This is actually a kind of a flea market for secondhand computers and books. You can buy CD’s, computer parts at very reasonable prices and the market is very competitive so there is a lot of scope for bargaining.

Holiday Jade and Flower Market

This is a unique market only open on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. The vendors here offer bargain-priced jade, curios, and plants – all in a carnival-like atmosphere. In the market, there is a Chinese handicraft mart which has a splendid variety of wooden carvings, laquerware, and brocade work – all in all a perfect place for gift shopping. The holiday flower market gives ample plant and flower options.

Shilin Night Market

The sounds and scents of Chinese culture can be experienced in this King of the Night markets. Clothes, footwear, snacks and stalls selling traditional commodities can be bought.

Good for souvenir hunting, especially for Chinese tea sets, ceramics and pottery are this market’s specialty. Original and genuine feng shui articles are also found here.

Sungchan Night Market

From computers to fast food to bamboo knickknacks, all are available at the Sungchan Night Market. The stalls here sell wide variety of local food and snacks. Nights are considered fabulous for shopping in such small streets and narrow alleys. It is so much different than the recent practice of shopping in malls in which the essence of culture is rarely found.

Tienemu Market

As you go towards the suburbs of Taipei, you’ll find western delicacies, bakery shops and fancy designer boutiques at Tienemu Market. This place attracts many western visitors. It is a favourite hangout point in terms of food.

Tihua Street

Taipei City’s past can be felt while taking a stroll in this location. This busy downtown market has many shops selling traditional goods like Chinese medicine and herbs. Other goods like incenses and spices can also be obtained at a fair price. Wooden crafts are also to be found here.

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