Taipei Travel

The shopping district was nice during the day but it really came alive at night. Lit trees, giant screens, street performers...etc. Plenty to do after dinner.

Probably the best shopping district in Taipei City due to the large amount of attractive modern shopping malls all located together and close to Taipei's iconic Taipei 101 building. The Taipei 101 mall is perhaps the most exclusive with lots of designer brands. Beside it is the Breeze and beside that is ATT 4 FUN which was our favourite shopping mall as it had many Japanese stores inside including a Studio Ghibli store and a GU and actually advertised the fact that a Uniqlo will soon be opening up here. Just north of this is Mitsukoshi which is really large or long I should say with two main buildings. Beyond this are even more malls and perhaps the best Eslite Bookstore in Taipei, although this one is not open 24 hours like the one at Da'an. If there is one place to shop in Taipei then this is it. We pan to be back and my wife already knows which stores she plans to visit for her next shopping spree.

This is the largest shopping area in taipei. Not a street, but blocks of malls, so it’s confusing. Most of the luxury and mass market brands are here. Along with restaurants/cafes, cineplex, eslite bookstore etc.

If you are looking for international brands, Xinyi shopping district is the place for you. It is also Taipeh’s watering hole on weekends. I went there before on a weekday. The crowd then were mostly young professionals but on a weekend, seniors, families with young and older children are also enjoying the place. Almost all food and beverage stalls have long and winding lines. Business is really good on weekends. I admire Taipeh for having well disciplined residents. Despite lack of trash bins around, the surroundings are clean and well kept.

just be prepared with a fat wallet when you decide to come by this area because whether you like it or not, you’d be spending a lot if something caught your fancy. this shopping district in xinyi has the vibe of opulence. it has high end stores selling signature brands located inside skyrise buildings. there are also a lot of upscale restaurants nearby. and of course, they are a bit pricey. but there are likewise food courts that offer cheaper alternatives.