Shopping in Taipei:places you should know

Taipei has many special local products and specialties, typical of its kind, ranging from Sheng Da Zhuang Chinese brush, Shilin pocket knives, moulding picture, artistic pottery and porcelain down to stuffed dumblings made of glutinous rice flour served in soup, all of which attract the appreciation, buying and tasting of numerous visitors.
In Taipei you can buy almost anything you can think of, from designer names, to antique curios, up-to-date eletronics, original jewelry, hand--painted scrolls, fragrant tea, and quality childrens' toys.
The main shopping districts include Simending, Jhongsiao and Sinyi, but one of Taipei's main attractions and the largest night market in the city is the renowned Shilin Night Market in the Shilin District of Taipei, which runs every day from around 4pm to 2am. Just about anything and everything under the sun can be found here along the sprawling blocks of vendors, stalls and eateries. Have dinner in one of the eateries in the new food court before browsing the labyrinth of stalls for some of Taipei's best bargains. The Chinese Handicraft Mart on Syujhou Road is another good place to pick up really cheap buys, bric-a-brac and souvenirs.

All types of restaurants, pubs, teahouses, fast-food shops, bakeries, bookshops, and some of the leading departmant stores are located here to keep you happy! You may purchase designer labels at the boutiques offering international brand-name fashions and accessories, or inexpensive casual wear a variety of footware can also be found easily. Street vendors in the maze of alleys sell clothes, trinkets, and costume jewelry at bargain prices. Established jewelry stores offer gold and other fine jewelry, and can give ceertificates of guarantee. Several movie theaters show both Western and Chiness films until midnight.

Holiday Jade & Flower Market, Chinese Handicraft Mart (Curios, Trinkets, Handicraft)
The Holiday Jade Market is open Saturday afternoons and Sundays. Here rows of vendors offer bargain on Jade, curios and other products. The adjacent Holiday Flower Market features what seems like a nile of flowers, plants, and all the trimmings, with a carnival atmosphere. The Chinese Handicraft Mart has a wide variety of arts and crafts such as wood carvings, laquerware, handscrolls, marbleware, brocade, ceramics, and jewelry. A perfect place for gift shopping! For flower delivery it's also convinient,and wonderful Taipei florist are also available.




Ximending——This is probably the area of the city where you can most clearly see the Japanese influence, not just because of the old buildings built by the Japanese during the colonization period, but also because Ximen is somehow a Taiwanese version of the famous Shibuya. It's a place full of trendy shops, restaurants, department stores, cinemas and coffee shops where many kill time on any afternoon.
Don't forget to take a look at behind the Red House Theater and its European style outdoor cafés.

Kuanghua Market (Computers and Parts, CDs, Curios)
This market is a mixture of the old and the new, selling computers and parts, software, electronic games and gadgets, CDs, and second-hand books. The selection is vast and the prices are competitive. This is also a place to shop for the greatest variety of antiques, reproductions, and curios at reasonable prices.

Chungshan North Road (Clothing, Accessories)
This is where you will find designer boutiques with famous brand-name clothing, shoes, accessories, and so on. There is also a DFS (Duty Free Shop) that sells famous labels. It also sells tax-free perfumes, tobaccos, and alcoholic beverages. All of these have to be picked up at the airport. Several souvenir shops offering curios and handicrafts are also located here.

Sungchan (Jaoho St.) Night Market (Clothing, Trinkets, Local Snacks)
Here is a great place for local, selling handicrafts such as tespots and bamboo knickknacks, clothes, traditional Chinese toys, tapes, CDs, eletronic gadgets, and other souvenirs. The roadside stalls also sell a variety of local snacks and fruits.

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I like shopping.This is my first time travel to Taipei. Beautiful scenery leaves me deep impression.Taipei florist; is so convecient and I...