Taichung
This hippy indie bookstore specialises in social science and literature, with a small selection of tomes in English. It also has its own cafe decked out…
Must-see shopping in Western Taiwan
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Western Taiwan
Founded in the 1940s by master Wu Dunhou, this shop attracts collectors from all over the world. These days you're likely to see Wu's sons (highly skilled…
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Taichung
The two-storey dormitories of an old water utility have been taken over by bookstores, fashion boutiques and other creative businesses. The premises have…
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Taichung
Chu Jun ('maggot bacteria') is a cult space that marries Japanese schoolgirl culture with the grotesque. The shop sells '70s Japanese paraphernalia and…
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Taichung
A lovely shop and gallery inside an old house in a state of romantic crumble – there's skylight in the open kitchen, peeling pillars and hanging…
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Western Taiwan
The shop is on the right just before you enter the pedestrian-only area near Mazu Temple. Fans range from a few hundred dollars to many thousands for the…
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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…
