- Shopping features
- What to bring edible from Taiwan?
- Clothes, household and interior items
- Shopping for every taste
Taiwan is a small island in the Pacific Ocean, considered one of the provinces of China, but actively claiming an independent position. Tourists on the island are interested in the unusual tropical nature, the opportunity to relax on the beach and taste oriental cuisine. Of course, no trip is complete without souvenirs, and the question arises - what to bring from Taiwan?
Shopping features
In Taiwan, shops are located in a kind of neighborhoods, for example, there is a quarter of pharmacies or salons selling appliances, so a tourist can go to all the shops and compare prices by choosing the most advantageous offer. Shopping centers are usually open on schedule. An interesting shopping destination worth visiting is the night markets, where you can find something truly original and exotic.
In Taiwan, you can and should bargain, and not only at the bazaar, but also in ordinary stores, here it is quite normal. By visiting the night market, you can not only buy memorabilia, but also taste fresh seafood and other local dishes.
Since Taiwan is a place where many people come to shop, sellers often inflate prices, wanting to make money on gullible tourists, so when purchasing something not cheap, it is better to compare the cost in different stores, and then also to bargain.
What to bring edible from Taiwan?
The cuisine on the island is close to Chinese, with some borrowings from other nearby eastern countries. It is better to try most of the dishes on the spot, as it will be problematic to get them. But you can bring tea with you. It is the green varieties from this island that are highly valued and rightfully recognized as the best. Lovers of this drink will appreciate this souvenir.
For those who want something stronger, you can pay attention to liqueurs. There is also exotic alcohol, for example, snake tincture - there is a real snake in the bottle. There is nothing dangerous in this drink, but the stomach of a European is unaccustomed to such things, so it is better to try the tincture with caution.
Clothes, household and interior items
The island has its own ceramic capital - a city specializing in the manufacture of clay products. There you can visit the ceramics museum, take part in a master class, make your own product and take it home. This will make an excellent souvenir. You can also buy pottery from local stores.
Wooden souvenirs are freely sold in the markets, and you can also order something personalized in the workshops. They work with expensive types of wood: red cedar, ebony, sandalwood. Furniture, figurines, icons and other items are made of wood.
Since Taiwan is part of China, although striving for independence, traditional outfits are also made in Chinese style. Elegant silk dresses created by contemporary craftsmen will delight any fashionista. This outfit may not be suitable for permanent wear, but it can be worn for some themed evening. For men, there are traditional jackets that have a modernized cut. You can also bring such a thing as a souvenir.
Also in Taiwan, various hand-embroidered silk products are made. These can be both very small accessories, for example, scarves or bandanas, or whole parts of a costume.
Shopping for every taste
Anything is sold in Taiwan, and many tourists come here for the purpose of shopping. The technique is popular because it can be bought here directly from the manufacturer. However, it is worth taking a close look at the prices - not all types of equipment are cheap. It is better not to buy laptops, but you can choose motherboards, cameras, household appliances.
Taiwan has its own treasures for which it is famous. This is aragonite, rings and beads are made from it, pink coral, which also serves as a material for various jewelry. There are also unusual ones - black corals. In addition, here you can find a very beautiful stone called cat's eye.
For those who believe that a souvenir should be light, small and reminiscent of the country, there are also suitable options. You can buy hand-painted paper fans, national masks decorated with patterns, dolls in traditional dresses. Tea sets will also look good as a souvenir, because tea is one of the national treasures of this island.
Taiwan is a typical oriental country with a colorful culture, unusual cuisine and exotic traditional medicine, which can also act as souvenirs. A tourist who wants to bring home exotic orientalism will certainly find appropriate goods for himself. Here you can also buy equipment at a bargain price and walk through various boutiques adhering to the European style.
