Shopping in Taipei
For beautiful jewelry, check out the Holiday Jade Market in Taipei. Buy some oolong tea from Ten Shang’s Tea Company in Taipei. One of the largest night markets in Taipei is the Shihlin Night Market. This market is famous for a variety of foods and snacks at low prices, and is frequented by many students who shop for unique clothing and enjoy food, music, and even playing games of chance. Aside from night markets, the main shopping area is divided into two different sections, the East and the West. In the West, you will find the old city with narrow streets and small boutiques. In the East, there are gorgeous wide boulevards and four main shopping malls. One popular shopping area is the Xinyi District, which contains Taipei 101, Convention Hall, and the World Trade Center for Taipei. The Miramar Entertainment Park is a great shopping center that houses the only IMAX theater in Taiwan and a ferris wheel with excellent views of the city. A few other great places to shop include the Breeze Center, Core Pacific Living Mall, and Ximending (where most local students flock). Handcrafted items can be found in the Weekend Jade Market, which contains jade, flowers, jewelry, etc. The Chinese Handicraft Mart is also a good place to purchase these souvenirs.
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