Guan De Xin Paper Umbrella Shop
Southern Taiwan
If you are looking to buy a paper umbrella, this is a cheaper option than the famous Kuang Chin Sheng. A brolly here costs between NT$400 and NT$1800.
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Tainan
Chin Chin comprises a pottery workshop on the upper floor, a small gallery showing the works of overseas artists, and a shop with a brief display of…
Kaohsiung
The Pier-2 branch of Taiwan's famous book-and-lifestyle store tends to focus on leisure reading with something for everyone in the family. You can also…
Western Taiwan
The master here is a fourth-generation tinsmith. His elaborate dragon boats and expressive masks cost thousands but are worth the price for their beauty…
Hualien
Even if you can't read the books they sell, it's worth peeping in this secondhand bibliophile's paradise to admire the charming old Japanese house that…
Shilin
A small branch of this popular book chain, which stocks a selection of English books and magazines. Nice place to browse. Take Exit 2 from Shilin MRT…
Taipei
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Southern Taiwan
This little family-run shop opened in the 1930s making traditional Hakka-style indigo clothing and accessories. A loose-fitting shirt costs NT$3000.
Southern Taiwan
This artificial re-creation of an old-fashioned neighbourhood is definitely touristy, but you can still watch traditional crafts being made, sample Hakka…