Recommended Top 5 Taiwan Lunar New Year Markets for Festive Shopping
By the MOOK HowToTrip Editorial Team
The period just before the Lunar New Year is when most people do their major shopping. To celebrate family reunions and welcome the festive season, Taiwan’s Lunar New Year markets are always bustling. This time, HowToTrip recommends Lunar New Year markets across northern, central, and southern Taiwan to serve as a shopping guide and reference. Why not join in the festive atmosphere around the holiday?
The Lunar New Year is a great time to shop at the Lunar New Year markets (Image source / Tourism Bureau, Ministry of Transportation and Communications)
Taipei – Dihua Street
Dihua Street is the largest Lunar New Year market in northern Taiwan, serving as a hub for purchasing Chinese medicine, dried goods, sundries, fabrics, and silk (Image source / Tourism Bureau, Ministry of Transportation and Communications)
Taichung – Jiguang Street
In addition to local snacks, many shops on Jiguang Street are long-established businesses, including Da Shu Fabric Store, Far East Jewellery, Jing Hua Glasses, as well as a variety of clothing and shoe stores (Image source / Taichung City Government)
Tainan – Xinhua Old Street
Xinhua Old Street still houses many historic traditional shops, selling everything from traditional hardware and grains to old-style pastries, making it a uniquely charming old street (Image source / Xinhua Old Street Lunar New Year Market)
Kaohsiung – Sanfongzhong Street
Sanfongzhong Street is a historic market in Kaohsiung. Over the years, it has developed a rich culture of trading all kinds of southern and northern goods, keeping Kaohsiung as the largest wholesale center for such items. After undergoing revitalization, the area now boasts vibrant lighting, while its lanes have been newly paved with granite, offering visitors a fresh experience (Image source / Kaohsiung City Government)
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