Travel Taiwan’s markets—A lazy guide to Taiwan’s must-visit "specialty markets" for culture lovers

▲ The Green Light Fantasia Project in Taichung, Tape Dispenser Market. (Photo/Gui Xiaosun)

Travel Center / Comprehensive Report

Travel Taiwan’s markets—Taiwan’s specialty markets each have their own charm. Why not go treasure hunting this weekend? The Facebook fan pageTaiwan, Hello!has put together a map of Taiwan’s unique markets, with adorable illustrations showcasing hidden local gems all across the island. Market lovers, don’t forget to add these to your must-visit list!

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Taipei Shilin - Tianmu Life Market
Main offerings: second-hand goods, creative handmade products
Address: between Section 7, Zhongshan N. Rd. and Tianmu W. Rd., Shilin District, Taipei City
Hours: Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays (exact dates subject to the official website)

New Taipei Xindian - Farmers' Market
Main offerings: food
Address: by the riverside dike beneath Bitan Suspension Bridge (near East Bank Riverside Restaurant)
Hours: Sundays, 10:00–18:00

Taoyuan Daxingxi - Succulent Plant Market
Main offerings: succulent plants
Address: No. 738, Section 3, Daxing W. Rd., Taoyuan District, Taoyuan City
Hours: daily, 9:00–19:00

Hsinchu Zhubei - Natural 13 Good Market
Main offerings: natural, non-toxic, locally sourced food
Address: No. 23, Section ??, Zhubei, Hsinchu County
Hours: Saturday market 11:00–16:00; Store No. 1 open Sundays through Fridays, 14:00–18:00

Miaoli Tongxiao - Xinshe Organic Farmers' Market
Main offerings: food
Address: No. 92-2, Fengshuwo, Fengshu Village, Tongxiao Township, Miaoli County (Miaoli Tongxiao Town, Majia Village)
Time: Every Sunday, 9:00–16:00

Taichung Central-West · Green Light Fantasia Project
Main items sold: cultural and creative goods, art and culture, groceries, tea, coffee, desserts, etc.
Address: No. 2-26, Zhongxing 1st Lane, West District, Taichung City

Nantou Caotun · Little Red Bean Creative Market
Main items sold: handmade cultural and creative goods
Address: Sunshine Corridor, No. 573, Zhongzheng Road, Caotun Township, Nantou County
Time: Saturdays and Sundays, 9:00–17:00

Changhua Yuanlin · Chuangchuang Base’s Chuangchuang Market
Main items sold: cultural and creative handmade goods, coffee, sweets, etc.
Address: No. 68, Section 4, Shanjiao Road, Yuanlin City, Changhua County
Time: Second weekend of every month

Yunlin Douliu · Sanxiao Market
Main items sold: food
Address: No. 43, Fuxian Street, Douliu City, Yunlin County
Time: Every Sunday, 8:00–12:00

Tainan South District · The Joyful Gathering of Artistic Strolls
Main items sold: cultural and creative specialty goods
Address: Xishu Lane, No. 340, South District, Tainan City
Time: Specific Saturdays and Sundays, 13:00–18:00 (exact dates to be seen onthe fan page announcement)

Kaohsiung Yancheng · Enter Ship Town Handicraft Market
Main items sold: cultural and creative goods
Address: No. 1, Dayong Road, Pier-2 Art Center, Yancheng District, Kaohsiung City (Dayong Road Art Plaza)
Time: Every Saturday and Sunday, as well as holidays, 13:00–18:00 (times adjusted by season)

Pingtung Qingdao · General's House LiuLiu Handicrafts (temporarily closed)
Address: No. 106, Qingdao Street, Pingtung City

Taitung Luye · 2626 in Wuling Green Tunnel
Main items sold: handicrafts, agricultural products, etc.
Address: No. 75, Yong’an Road, Yong’an Village, Luye Township, Taitung County (inside Wuling Green Tunnel)
Time: Every second Saturday afternoon from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Hualien Zhongshan – Beautiful Mountains, Beautiful Waters, Hualien Good Things Market
Main offerings: Handmade craft products, local ingredients, etc.
Address: Plaza next to No. 408 Zhongshan Road, Hualien City
Time: Every Saturday morning from 09:00 to 12:30

Yilan Yixing – Happy Smile Market
Main offerings: Handmade crafts, groceries, food, etc.
Address: Diudiuang Forest Plaza / in front of Yilan Railway Station
Time: First Saturday of every month from 11:00 to 18:00