Shopping in Taiwan
By regal_aeros
@regal_aeros (2605)
Singapore
December 16, 2008 8:44am CST
I might be going there for a short holiday.
Can anyone please tell me the places to visit?
Where to shop & which time of the year is best for their summer sale?
3 responses
@zhuhuifen46 (3483)
• China
21 Dec 08
I am just from a trip to Taiwan. If you are interested in taking some cookies, so to speak, to bring back as gifts. The one in Hua Lian, called Ma Shu is good, which is said to be handmade and not seen to be sold in Tai Bei.
Another lesson I learned is that you have to ask the natives in Tai Bei to tell you which shop sells really good Lao Gong Bing and Lao Po Bing, which stand respectively for salty and sweet pies. The ones tourist guide sends you to are not as good as what I tasted from a friend.
@regal_aeros (2605)
• Singapore
21 Dec 08
cool! i love lao po bing.
are the locals there friendly? but i have to speak mandarin to them right? i'd brush up my chinese before i go.
but anyway, my friend just came back and brought back some pineapple biscuit thingy. is that in the guide book too?
the guide can be taken from the airport right?
@zhuhuifen46 (3483)
• China
21 Dec 08
People there are very, very friendly. The tour guide with us is also professional. They are of the mind that tourism is helping boost their economy. The facilities available from their good days will be otherwise used only at the weekend. They are looking forward to more visitors, wherever from.
@leowsoosan (10)
• Malaysia
23 Dec 08
I will go on 26th this week. Hopefully I can have a great trip there. I will upload my trip info later. see ya :)
@leowsoosan (10)
• Malaysia
17 Dec 08
I am going to taiwan next week. I have done some research on that. You can go to their "Xilin" night market to try their local food. Besides that you can go "wu fen pu" for shopping. There is a lot of cheap stuff there.
@regal_aeros (2605)
• Singapore
17 Dec 08
do let us know how your trip was and what's the damage ok.. =)
hope you have fun!!
@benhilo (871)
• Tripoli, Libya
17 Dec 08
Like the other writer, so I have not been to Taiwan other than the airport on my way to Hong Kong but if Taiwan is anything like Hong Kong anytime is the best time to shop. Its how you shop (anywhere you should try an Arab market, wow!)! Shop around and do not forget to haggle! Never pay the asking price! You will do great!!!
