About Xinyi Shopping District 信義商圈
Xinyi Shopping District is known as the “Manhattan of Taipei”. Xinyi Shopping District are the main bases for international luxury goods, with world-renowned brands opening stores here. There are also international restaurants, cafes, cinemas, Eslite Bookstore, etc. It is the largest shopping mall area in Taipei. It’s not just a few streets, it’s several blocks of shopping malls. If you are looking for international brands, Xinyi Shopping District is the good place for you. It is one of the more upscale areas of Taipei. When you decide to come here, be prepared with a fat wallet, because if you want to buy something, you will spend a lot of money. Shopping in here on the weekend is a great way to spend some quality time.
Day and Night
If you come here before evening, it won’t be too crowded and it’s a pleasant place to walk around. Some buildings are also connected, making it easy for people to move from one building to another. The Xinyi Shopping District is very quiet during the day and becomes lively at night. You can walk around the area at night. There are some street performances in the area. It is also a good place to enjoy the night view and pulse of Taipei.
During weekends and holidays, the Xinyi Shopping District is transformed into a super-large stage, where various holiday activities or garden parties are often held, as well as singers’ performances, autograph sessions, and movie promotion activities. There is some nice nightlife here.
Foods
There are also many upscale restaurants nearby, but they are a bit expensive. There are some food courts in the basement of malls, and some malls have pretty good food courts that offer cheaper alternatives.
Before Christmas
There are classic Christmas lights and events every year in Xinyi Shopping District. Every year in November and December, the street trees in the Xinyi Shopping District are decorated with various colorful lights, and malls will also specially display their huge Christmas trees, turning the area into a Christmas city. You can enjoy a lively night in the area . You can see the magical Christmas lights in Taipei’s Xinyi shopping district.
During the New Year’s Eve, there is a fireworks show at Taipei 101, which is so spectacular that you cannot miss it every year.
Opening Hours
Opening Hours: 24H
Malls Opening Hours: 11:00–22:00(Depends on each mall)
Price
Cost: Free Entrance
The Best Time to Visit
You can come here around 5pm to have dinner before going shopping to avoid the peak crowds during dinner time.
Where to Stay?
How to get to?
From: MRT(BL18 Taipei City Hall Exit 3) → walk 200 meters
From: MRT(R03 Taipei 101 Exit 4) → walk 200 meters
Google Map: Xinyi Shopping District
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