Top 10 Must-Buy Hot Items for Korean Travelers Visiting Taiwan

By / MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Department

With the rise of the Hallyu (Korean Wave), Korean tourist attractions and products have gained popularity. However, recently, the number of Korean tourists visiting Taiwan has also been on the rise. In addition to savoring Taiwan’s美食小吃的 and experiencing its cultural heritage, here is a list of must-buy hot items favored by Korean visitors to Taiwan. The list includes not only Taiwan’s representative souvenirs, but also some items that have surprised many netizens.

1. 33点1刻 Milk Tea
3点1刻 milk tea offers the only tea bag-style milk tea in Taiwan that can be brewed again. Its rich creamy flavor and unique tea taste are highly favored by Korean tourists. Recently, it even collaborated with Korea’s 7-11 to launch a limited-edition “round glass bottle milk tea,” causing a sensation online in Korea. There are also plans to open branches in Korea.

2. Fruit Beer
Due to their high juice content and relatively mild alcohol taste, Taiwan’s fruit beers are especially popular among Korean female tourists.

3. Pineapple Cake
Pineapple cake is one of Taiwan’s most representative souvenirs—suitable for both gifting and personal enjoyment, loved by both domestic and international tourists.