Taipei, A Shopping Paradise

Many of you have travelled to Taiwan several times to observe its marvellous and breathtaking sites but this time when you take cheap flights to Taipei, just don’t miss the ample shopping opportunities, the city offers to you in the form of shopping districts, department stores, underground transit malls and night markets. You will find plenty of them in Xinyi and Daan districts. As the space is not sufficient and crowd is heavy so the city has made the right decision of underground malls and they have proved very successful- majority of them are nestled amongst the subway stations. The actual or ‘real’ city can be explored best after late evenings, when you will love to shop in night markets. As there is enough competition between these malls, there are plenty of chances to bargain so expect to buy the quality products with very affordable rates.

Chienkuo market is one of the most vibrant and dynamic shopping mall of the city. You will love to stroll through its blooming and peaceful flower market that offers and ultimate ambiance of tranquility and relaxation after a tiring shopping spree. As it is a no-smoking zone so expect to take breath in fresh and clean air. If you are in search of some designer brands and world class products then you must hit Chungshan market that is located on the northern road side. The place features a variety of handicrafts, souvenir shops, designer accessories, shoes and famous brand-name clothing. As majority of the city’s population is Buddhist you will also find Chinese scrolls as well as decorative incense holders. Another amazing market of the city is Dinghao where you can dive into the astonishing shopping experience for souvenirs, footwear, jewellery and clothing. It also houses a never-ending variety of leading departmental stores, restaurants, pubs, teahouses, bookshops and bakeries. There are many street vendors too who sell costumes, trinkets and many other items.

For those who want to shop some fabric and clothing material, Taipei houses a Fabric market that is located in Datong district. Ranging from curtains to carpets you can find all kind of clothing items here. There is also one unique and distinguished market in the city that is operational only on Saturday and Sunday, known as Holiday Jade and Flower Market- known for its plants, curios and bargain-priced jade. A Chinese handicraft mart is also situated here where you can find plenty of brocade work, laquerware and wooden carvings. Night markets are the main entertainment of the area and amongst them Shilin Night Market is known to be the king of all that features a variety of stalls selling traditional commodities, snacks , footwear and clothes. It is also famous for pottery, ceramics, and genuine feng shui articles. Other worth-visiting markets of the area are Tienemu Market., Tihua Market, Sungchan night market, Gunag Hua market and many others, so don’t miss the chance to shop in Taipei, once you are having an excursion in its beautiful and sparkling areas.