A must-visit for festive shopping and New Year vibes: Taiwan’s top six Lunar New Year markets are buzzing with energy

By MOOK Scenic Spots Family, compiled and reported
 
The period just before the Lunar New Year is when most people do their major shopping. As families prepare to reunite for reunion dinners and celebrate the festive season, Taiwan’s Lunar New Year markets are always lively. If you want to shop for New Year goods and fully immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere, be sure to check out these six top Lunar New Year markets!

1.Taipei - Dihua Street
 
Dihua Street is the largest Lunar New Year market in northern Taiwan and a hub for purchasing traditional Chinese medicine, dried goods, general merchandise, and fabrics and silk.

2.Taichung – Zhongguang Street
 
Besides a wide selection of snacks, many shops on Zhongguang Street are long-established brands, including Da Shu Fabric Store, Far East Jewelry, and Jing Hua Eyewear. There are also plenty of clothing and shoe stores to choose from.

3.Tainan – Xinhua Old Street
 
Xinhua Old Street still houses many historic traditional shops, selling everything from traditional hardware and grains to classic old-style pastries. It’s a truly distinctive old street.

4.Taichung – Tianjin Road Lunar New Year Market
 
Taiwan’s largest and most diverse Lunar New Year market in Taichung, Tianjin Road Lunar New Year Market boasts around 300 stalls. With a wide range of food, clothing, daily necessities, entertainment, and more—including various food and snack stalls—as well as limited-time discounts, it’s a great place for your Lunar New Year shopping.