About Dihua Street 迪化街
Dihua Street is located in Datong District, Taipei City, Taiwan. It was built in the 1850s and was an important distribution center for groceries, tea, Chinese medicinal materials and cloth in Taipei at that time. It is most festive old street in Taipei City. The southern end of Dihua Street is more lively and is the first choice for tourists from all over the world visiting Taiwan.
Traditional Taiwanese Goods
The historic Dihua Street is famous for its traditional Taiwanese good. It is clean and suitable for walking. There are many quaint red brick buildings along the way, as well as many coffee shops, tea shops, souvenir shops, etc.. Many shops on Dihua Street have been renovated, with modern and traditional elements coexisting. These shops are interspersed with trendy cultural and creative products and traditional Chinese medicine shops. Each store has a different look and it is worth taking a walk through the alleys to appreciate it carefully. This is a great place to learn about living culture and art. Many stalls sell Chinese medicine and dried fruits. You can also buy souvenirs like traditions and local art work there.
Two weeks before the Lunar New Year
Two weeks before the Lunar New Year, Dihua Street are decorated with lanterns and becomes a shopping area for Lunar New Year’s goods. Every year before the Lunar New Year, crowds of people go to buy New Year goods and you can smell the strong New Year atmosphere. There will be crowds of people shopping, and many parents bring their children to buy New Year gifts, agricultural products, delicious snacks, etc.
Opening Hours
Price
Cost: Free Entrance
The Best Time to Visit
There are not many tourists in Dihua Street at night. Most shops close at 6pm. You can take a walk to Dihua Street at 4pm and then walk to Dadaocheng Pier Plaza at 5:30pm to watch the sunset and eat delicious food.
Where to Stay?
How to get to?
From: MRT(G13 Beimen Exit 3) → walk 450 meters
Google Map: Dihua Street
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