A New Map of Shopping and Food: Five Must-Visit Attractions in Zhongli

By the MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team

Recently, there has been an online discussion about Taiwan’s most boring cities and counties, with Zhongli in Taoyuan City being singled out as a “food desert.” It’s often perceived as just full of industrial zones with no tourist attractions. Below are five shopping and food spots in Zhongli District, all recommended by locals for their delicious offerings and high popularity. Visitors to Zhongli may want to check them out on their next trip.

1. Grand Ocean International Shopping Center
The Grand Ocean International Shopping Center in Zhongli, Taoyuan, has become one of the key shopping malls for residents in the area. Recently, Grand Ocean is set to create Taiwan’s largest underground leisure street city, covering a vast area of 6,000 ping. It will house numerous dream-like gourmet brands, making it a new hot spot for shopping.

2. GLORIA OUTLETS Huatai Premium Outlets
GLORIA OUTLETS Huatai Premium Outlets is Taiwan’s first American-style open-air outlet mall and a new landmark near Taoyuan Airport and the Taoyuan Airport MRT. It hosts over 100 brands. Conveniently connected to Taoyuan HSR Station and Airport MRT A18, Huatai is Taiwan’s first international-grade open-air leisure shopping village combined with garden landscaping.

3. Coexist

“Coexist” is a multifunctional flower shop where visitors can shop, take floral arrangement classes, and enjoy velvety snowflake ice. Every corner of the shop is perfect for photos.