Shopping Tips in Tainan
As in many Asian countries, night markets are a staple of Taiwanese entertainment, shopping and eating. Night markets are open-air markets, usually on a street or alleyway, with vendors selling all sorts of ...
Old West Gate Market
I passed by this old crumbling relic several times before I took the initiative to go in and check it out. The visible facade is on a little lane called Zhengxing Street that runs between Ximen and Haian ...
Home Decoration – Big Box Stores
I’ve never been a fan of how big box stores affect small business and local culture, but I’ve also never been a fan of not finding what I want.
Zhongzheng - Guohua Shopping District
When I ask most young Tainan residents where they buy clothes, they almost always say Zhongzheng Road. Perhaps this street doesn’t look any more shop-infested than other streets in the city, but the ...
Central Shopping District
Just outside of Tainan Railway Station is the heart of Tainan’s commercial district.
Shinkong Mitsukoshi Department Store – New Life Square
Shinkong Mitsukoshi is the largest of the upmarket department store chains in Taiwan. The company is a collaboration of the Japanese department store chain Mitsukoshi Ltd. and the Taiwan-based Shinkong ...
Singda Harbor Fish Market
If you’re looking for a good deal on fish, or just an excuse for an excursion down the coast, you should head to the Singda Harbor Fish Market.
Tainan Night Markets
Anyone will tell you that the essential Taiwanese cultural experience is a visit to any of the island’s numerous night markets.
Nanmen Weekend Flower Market
The market is below street level and sheltered to keep the plants in good condition.