The best shopping spots in Tainan

Central Shopping District

The Central Shopping District includes the area near the train station and clusters of retail stores and shopping malls. Located between Weiman Street and Minzu Street right in the heart of busy Tainan city, the area is filled with shopping complexes with a variety of wholesale and retail stores. You can freely find for yourself electronic, fashion, sports... and some unique products that are only available in Tainan. In the South Park area, you will be immersed in the world of food with all kinds of food, fresh food. On weekends, the area is often the site of lively concerts.

Location: Weimin Street, West Central District Tainan City, Taiwan 700

Guohua Street (Guohua Street)

If you want to have a different shopping experience - the feeling of shopping like a true Tainan resident, then don't hesitate to go to Guohua Street. This is a rather narrow and non-pedestrian street; Therefore, you need to weave into the local shops scattered along the road to avoid the traffic. However, do not worry too much because the vehicles on this road all go at a very slow speed and give priority to tourists. You will be satisfied with your favorite items from clothes, souvenirs at extremely good prices compared to any shopping place in Taiwan. You may have some difficulty communicating if you do not speak Chinese, most of the vendors here do not speak English, be prepared to use body language to bargain and Bring home your favorite food. It can also be an unforgettable experience in your journey to discover Taiwan.

Location: Guohua Street, Yongkang District Tainan City, Taiwan 710

Nanmen Weekend Flower Market

Even if you are not a big fan of flowers or ornamental plants, the Nanmen weekend flower market will also be an interesting place, worth a visit if you have the opportunity to stay in Tainan during the weekends. This place has a fresh atmosphere, fragrant aroma from colorful flowers, and bonsai trees with funny shapes that inspire lovers of horticultural art, which is very popular in Vietnam. Taiwan origin. There are also a number of stalls selling things that are not related to gardening, or bonsai. So you can also find some interesting souvenirs here.

Location: No. 28, Nanmen Road, West Central District, Tainan City, Taiwan 700

Hours of Operation: Saturday, Sunday (08.30 AM-06.30 PM)

Shinkong Mitsukoshi Department Store – New Life Square

Shinkong Mitsukoshi is the largest shopping mall in Tainan City with 9 floors of cosmetics, fashion accessories, clothing, international fashion stores, children's clothing, and home decor. . The prices of clothing or cosmetics are relatively higher than in the city's other markets and shopping areas, but in return you will have more choices in terms of types, sizes and brands.

Location: No. 658, Section 1, Ximen Rd, East District, Tainan City, Taiwan 700

Phone: 886 6 303 0999

Operating hours: weekdays from 11.00 AM to 10.00 PM

Zhongzheng Street (Zhongzheng Road)

If you want to shop for clothes in Tainan, Zhongzheng Street is an ideal place to visit. Retail stores get busy and crowded, especially at night. You will easily find mid-range clothing and fashion brands here. Zhongzheng is one of the first typical streets built by the Japanese when they occupied the island in 1895, so you will find here many old buildings with very distinctive architectural features.

Location: Zhongzheng Road, West Central District Tainan City, Taiwan 700

Fuzhong Street (Fuzhong Street)

The tree-lined Fuzhong Pedestrian Street is home to traditional souvenir shops, local eateries, tea and coffee shops. It gets busy on holidays and weekends. The starting point of Fuzhong Street is the Confucius Temple, the historic Pan Gao stone arch, and countless old houses built centuries ago.

Location: Fuzhong Street, West Central District Tainan City, Taiwan 700