New Highlight of Taoyuan Aerotropolis: Taiwan’s First American-Style Outlet Opens

Text by MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Life Network Editorial Team, compiled and reported
 
GLORIA OUTLETS Hwatai Premium Outlets officially opened on December 18. In addition to becoming Taiwan’s first American-style open-air outlet mall, it will also serve as a new landmark for Taoyuan Aerotropolis and the Airport MRT. In its first phase, around 102 brands are expected to occupy the 6,000-ping exhibition space, including 24 brands making their first appearance in a Taiwanese outlet.

GLORIA OUTLETS Hwatai Premium Outlets is located in Qingpu Village, Zhongli District, Taoyuan City, approximately a 45-minute drive from downtown Taipei. It is connected to Taoyuan High-Speed Rail Station and Airport MRT A18, offering very convenient transportation. It is Taiwan’s first international-grade open-air leisure shopping village combined with garden landscaping, serving as a premium outlet.

Hwatai Premium Outlets has a total of four phases. The first phase introduces 102 brands, including Armani, Hugo Boss, Jimmy Choo, Polo Ralph Lauren, Tod’s, Salvatore Ferragamo… among others, with an average discount of up to 35% off. Additionally, 24 of these brands are making their first appearance in a Taiwanese outlet. According to the plan, the second phase of Hwatai Premium Outlets is expected to open in the fall of 2016, with the third and fourth phases opening in 2018 and 2019 respectively. By then, a total of 260 luxury brands will be stationed here, along with facilities such as a cinema, cafes, and fine dining restaurants. Once opened, it is set to become a new shopping highlight for Taiwanese people.