Taipei is not only the centralized place for world brand and luxuries, but also the shopping paradise of local specialties. A considerable amount of shopping streets, markets and malls have been known to tourists.
Local Specialties
Sheng Dazhuang Writing Brush
Sheng Dazhuang writing brush has been recognized as the popular travel souvenir for tourists from both home and abroad. The president writing brush “Kang Ding” used by President Chiang Ching-kuo is favored by more than a half of travelers.
Pineapple Cake
Pineapple Cake must be the preferred option in you Taiwan tour. Stuffed pineapple and wax gourd as fillings. Without any preservative, so the guarantee period only lasts for 30-40 days.
Nougat
It is a kind of candy made with sugar or honey, roasted nuts such as peanuts, walnuts, pistachios and so on. Taiwan nougat tastes soft and smooth, not sticky, the chewing the more fragrant. It is deeply favored by travelles.
Shilin Knife
The famous Shilin Knife is invented by Guo He. The knife is in a shape of bamboo leaf and the knife handle looks like an eggplant.
Tea
Tea in Taiwan is weaker than that in mainland. Bao Zhong Tea together with Tung-ting Tea are considered to be two famous tea in Taiwan.
zhou Fan
Suzhou fans are another of the fine handcrafts available in Suzhou. The traditional folding fans can be made of sandalwood or mandarin silk, while the newer style round fans are made of paper. They make good gifts for yourself or a friend back home.
Night Markets
Shilin Night Market
Close to the subway, Shilin Night Market is convenient to wander. Due to adjacent to school, Shilin Night Market features abundant stuffs and cheap price. Shili Night Market has become the largest and most well-known in Taiwan.
Shopping Malls
Taipei 101 Shopping Center
Taipei 101 is composed with 101 floors over ground and 5 floors under ground, in which from B1 to the 4th floor are shopping center. Service time of shopping center is from 11:00-21:30 during Sunday to Thursday, 11:00-22:00 on Friday, Saturday and official holidays.
Xi Men Ting Business District
Xi Men Ting is a fashion center for young people, which is the most bustle place of Taipei. It includes Zhonghua Road, Kangding Road, Hankou Street, Chengdu Road, etc. The well-known Wannian Business Building, Wanguo Department Store, Shizilin Square gather this area.

