From traditional stores to chic boutiques, Taipei answers every consumer urge. Make sure to also pamper those shopped-out feet with a soothing massage.
GIWADO
This government-certified clinic specializes in therapeutic foot massage and meridian massage based on Chinese medical principles.
No.59, Sec. 1, Xin-Sheng N. Rd., Taipei City (02)6600-6116 11:00～21:30 Take bus #248 or #606 on Hsin-Sheng N. Rd. and get off at “Zhang-An Xin-Sheng” stop, walk about 3 minutes.
Xin-Sheng Duty Free Shop
This sprawl ing shopper's mecca sells thousands of dutyfree and duty-paid i tems. There is also a coffee bar to relax before you drop from all that shopping.
B1F, No. 72, Sec. 3, Mincyuan E. Rd., Taipei (02)2502-8899 08:00～21:00 × MRT Wenshan-Neihu
Line to theZhongshan Jr. High School Station and walk about 3 mins.
Li Yao Cotton-Padded Clothing Store
For 25 years, Lee Yao has been making traditional clothes redolent of fashions of late dynastic times. All of the clothes sold here have patterns and styles with a strong eastern flavor.
2 Lishui St., Taipei (02)2396-7843 11:00～21:00 Chinese New Year Holidays Take the MRT Bannan
(Blue) Line to the C.K.S. Memorial Hall Station and then go by taxi to the shop.
Ten Ren Tea
This popular fine tea chain has 126 shops around the world. Their beautifully packaged teas make an excellent gift for home.
174, Sec. 3, Zhongxiao E. Rd., Taipei (02)2773-5713 Take the MRT Bannan (Blue) Line to the Zhongxiao-Xinsheng Station and walk about 3 mins.
Little Garden
Hailing from Shanghai, this old-time store is the place to go for embroidered Chinese shoes, all reasonably priced between NT$500~1,500.
70 Emei St., Taipei (02)2311-0045 NT$600-up Take the MRT Bannan (Blue) Line to the Ximen Station and walk about 10 mins.
Bridal Photography Street. (Zhongshan N. Rd.)
The dozens of studios clustered along Zhongshan N. Rd. specialize in portrait photography for weddings and other special occasions.
Zongshan N. Rd., Taipei Take the MRT Danshui (Red) Line to the Zhongshan Station and head north on Zhongshan N. Rd.
Guang Hua Digital Plaza
Guang Hua Digital Plaza was near by National Taipei University of Technology, and links the surrounding districts to become a distribution center for electronic products. It was dismantled
in the beginning of 2006, and was officially stationed in Taipei Information Building in 2008, to be a well-planned electronic shopping plaza.
No.8, Sec. 3, Civic Blvd., Da’ an Dist., Taipei City ( The Guang Hua Digital Plaza is near the intersection of Civic Blvd. and Xinsheng S. Rd) Take the MRT Bannan (Blue) Line to the Zhongxiao-Xinsheng Station and walk about 5 mins.
Dihua Street
Located in the old commercial center of Taipei, Dihua Street is lined with shops selling Lunar New Year goods, Chinese herbal medicine and cloth.
Dihua St., Taipei Take the MRT Bannan (Blue) Line to the Ximen Station. Then take the 304 bus to
Nanjing W. Rd.
Nanmen Market
All the ingredients for traditional home cooking and the Lunar New Year celebration are sold at this publ ic market ,which was built a century ago and renovated in 1982.
8, Sec. 1, Roosevelt Rd., Zhongzheng District, Taipei Take the MRT Xindian Line to the C.K.S. Memorial Hall Station.
Bookstore Street Zhongqiang S. Rd.
The densest col lect ion of bookstores in Taipei can be found in this area. The selection is wide, though most of the titles are in Chinese.
Zhongqiang S. Rd., Taipei Take the MRT Bannan (Blue) Line to Taipei Main Station and walk about 5 mins.
Congee on Fuxing S. Rd.
Several 24-hour restaurants here sell congee with a wide array of side dishes, making it a popular spot for a late-night snack.
Fuxing S. Rd., Taipei Take the MRT Muzha (Brown) Line to the Daan Station and walk about 5 mins.
GIWADO
This government-certified clinic specializes in therapeutic foot massage and meridian massage based on Chinese medical principles.
No.59, Sec. 1, Xin-Sheng N. Rd., Taipei City (02)6600-6116 11:00～21:30 Take bus #248 or #606 on Hsin-Sheng N. Rd. and get off at “Zhang-An Xin-Sheng” stop, walk about 3 minutes.
Xin-Sheng Duty Free Shop
This sprawl ing shopper's mecca sells thousands of dutyfree and duty-paid i tems. There is also a coffee bar to relax before you drop from all that shopping.
B1F, No. 72, Sec. 3, Mincyuan E. Rd., Taipei (02)2502-8899 08:00～21:00 × MRT Wenshan-Neihu
Line to theZhongshan Jr. High School Station and walk about 3 mins.
Li Yao Cotton-Padded Clothing Store
For 25 years, Lee Yao has been making traditional clothes redolent of fashions of late dynastic times. All of the clothes sold here have patterns and styles with a strong eastern flavor.
2 Lishui St., Taipei (02)2396-7843 11:00～21:00 Chinese New Year Holidays Take the MRT Bannan
(Blue) Line to the C.K.S. Memorial Hall Station and then go by taxi to the shop.
Ten Ren Tea
This popular fine tea chain has 126 shops around the world. Their beautifully packaged teas make an excellent gift for home.
174, Sec. 3, Zhongxiao E. Rd., Taipei (02)2773-5713 Take the MRT Bannan (Blue) Line to the Zhongxiao-Xinsheng Station and walk about 3 mins.
Little Garden
Hailing from Shanghai, this old-time store is the place to go for embroidered Chinese shoes, all reasonably priced between NT$500~1,500.
70 Emei St., Taipei (02)2311-0045 NT$600-up Take the MRT Bannan (Blue) Line to the Ximen Station and walk about 10 mins.
Bridal Photography Street. (Zhongshan N. Rd.)
The dozens of studios clustered along Zhongshan N. Rd. specialize in portrait photography for weddings and other special occasions.
Zongshan N. Rd., Taipei Take the MRT Danshui (Red) Line to the Zhongshan Station and head north on Zhongshan N. Rd.
Guang Hua Digital Plaza
Guang Hua Digital Plaza was near by National Taipei University of Technology, and links the surrounding districts to become a distribution center for electronic products. It was dismantled
in the beginning of 2006, and was officially stationed in Taipei Information Building in 2008, to be a well-planned electronic shopping plaza.
No.8, Sec. 3, Civic Blvd., Da’ an Dist., Taipei City ( The Guang Hua Digital Plaza is near the intersection of Civic Blvd. and Xinsheng S. Rd) Take the MRT Bannan (Blue) Line to the Zhongxiao-Xinsheng Station and walk about 5 mins.
Dihua Street
Located in the old commercial center of Taipei, Dihua Street is lined with shops selling Lunar New Year goods, Chinese herbal medicine and cloth.
Dihua St., Taipei Take the MRT Bannan (Blue) Line to the Ximen Station. Then take the 304 bus to
Nanjing W. Rd.
Nanmen Market
All the ingredients for traditional home cooking and the Lunar New Year celebration are sold at this publ ic market ,which was built a century ago and renovated in 1982.
8, Sec. 1, Roosevelt Rd., Zhongzheng District, Taipei Take the MRT Xindian Line to the C.K.S. Memorial Hall Station.
Bookstore Street Zhongqiang S. Rd.
The densest col lect ion of bookstores in Taipei can be found in this area. The selection is wide, though most of the titles are in Chinese.
Zhongqiang S. Rd., Taipei Take the MRT Bannan (Blue) Line to Taipei Main Station and walk about 5 mins.
Congee on Fuxing S. Rd.
Several 24-hour restaurants here sell congee with a wide array of side dishes, making it a popular spot for a late-night snack.
Fuxing S. Rd., Taipei Take the MRT Muzha (Brown) Line to the Daan Station and walk about 5 mins.