Taiwan’s supermarket scene and collection of convenience stores is massive – from huge supermarkets like PX Mart and Carrefour to smaller convenience stores like 7-Eleven, FamilyMart and HiLife, you will never go short on snacks, drinks and Taiwan souvenirs. The biggest Taiwan supermarket chain is PX Mart with around 1,250 PX Mart stores across Taiwan […]
Category Archives: SHOPPING
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Apr
Apr
You might know Costco already but how about Costco Taiwan? When a foreign traveller recently asked about the differences between Costco Taiwan and their home USA branch, it elicited a huge and positive response in our Taiwan Travel Tips TTT Facebook group. People love Costco Taiwan, from the low prices to the numerous free samples […]
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Oct
Oct
Looking to give a Taiwan gift or find the perfect present for a Taiwan traveller? Or maybe you want a reminder of your time in Taiwan like recreating an amazing street food dish in your own kitchen. From Taiwan tea or a ‘gaji’ bag, pineapple cakes to cooking lessons, we’ve got you covered with our […]
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Mar
Mar
A trip to Carrefour in Taiwan might not be high on everyone’s to-do list, but it is a good place for cheap food and drink plus tasty Taiwan souvenirs like pineapple cake and Taiwanese tea. We first discovered about people’s love for Taiwan Carrefour from various posts in our Taiwan Travel Tips (TTT) Facebook group […]
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Mar
Mar
We’re throwing the ‘NET’ to find the best budget fashion stores in Taiwan! In our Taiwan Travel Tips (TTT) Facebook group, there are often questions about where to shop in Taiwan for inexpensive clothes be they summer shorts, swimming costumes or winter gear. This is possibly explained more so by Taiwan’s changeable weather rather than […]
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Oct
Oct
Syntrend Creative Park in Taipei has to be Taiwan’s trendiest shopping center – specializing in technology, gaming, photography and electronics, Syntrend is a digital paradise and even has several e-sports and VR center located across its 13 floors of shopping and services. Better yet, Syntrend is Taipei’s leading anime and Manga center, with two whole […]
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Aug
Aug
Eslite is epic! If you are shopping in Taiwan or looking for unique Taiwanese souvenirs, one of your best bets is the Eslite Taiwan chain of bookshops, stationery stores and department malls. Some of the most beautiful bookshops you’ll find in Taiwan (and across Asia), Eslite (誠品) is one your one stop shop for unique […]
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Apr
Apr
Taiwan’s best creative park (and most bustling), Huashan 1914 Creative Park in Taipei is packed full of permanent and pop-up shops and exhibitions, street performers plus craft beer bars and restaurants. A former wine factory, Huashan 1914 Creative Park in Taipei’s Zhongzheng district is home to cute cafes, music theatres plus incredible crafts and unique […]
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Apr
Apr
For the ultimate themed Taiwan 7-Eleven experience, head to the new Ultraman 7-Eleven in Taipei. Located in Taipei’s Zhongshan District, Ultraman 7-Eleven is one of Taiwan’s newest themed 7-Elevens (adding to many other themed 7-11s in Taipei including Bugcat Capoo, Hello Kitty, Snoopy, Mofusand and more). Amazingly, Taiwan has over 100 themed 7-Elevens with new […]
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Mar
Mar
Time to go to the new Pokémen Center in Taipei, Taiwan! Opened in December 2023, Taiwan’s biggest Pokémon Center in Taipei ( 寶可夢中心台北) is packed full of all your favourite Pokémon characters including exclusive Taiwan merchandise, trading card games, Pokémon Ga Ole machines plus Pokédex, Pokémon App Gallery and more. We joined the crowds and […]