The best fashion and gift stores - Taiwan in 2024

Practical information : Treat yourself (& others) Taiwan

Timetable

The shops open in the late morning, usually from 11am and close in the early evening (9.30pm during the week and 10pm at weekends). Most shops are open on Sundays. The mini-markets (7/Eleven, Family Mart, etc.), are open 24/7.

Budget & Tips

The cost of living is quite high in Taiwan, although some products are competitively priced compared to Europe (especially electronics and textiles).

Sales

Balances are held throughout the year in Taiwan, but there are no defined periods for them. Each business is free to sell its products when it wishes, even if certain periods are more favourable, such as Black Friday in November.

What's very local

Taiwan is a real shopping paradise! Whether in the giant malls of the capital, or in the famous night markets, you can buy everything there. Some neighbourhoods specialize in the sale of electronic products, some in textiles and others in local specialties. In the province, the choice is a little less vast but it will be an opportunity to buy regional products such as Alishan tea.

Tourist traps

As a result of China's proximity, it is not uncommon to find counterfeit goods in Taiwan, in night markets or in small provincial towns. The price and quality of the product are good indicators to be sure to buy an original. Beware of traditional Chinese medicine products, some of which are made from endangered animals and are therefore banned in the rest of the world.

The best fashion and gift stores Taiwan

FNAC

BREEZE CENTER

TAIPEI METRO

KINGSTONE

CAVES BOOKS

ESLITE SHIN KONG MITSUKOSHI

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