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Tiếng Việt - 1. what to buy as gifts in Taiwan
- 1.1. The first choice to consider is cosmetics
- 1.2. Tea bags, instant milk tea are not bad choices
- 1.3. Buy handicrafts as gifts when traveling to Taiwan
- 1.4. Choose small souvenirs as gifts for friends
- 1.5. Gifts with outfits chosen when traveling to Thailand
- 2. Notes when choosing gifts when traveling to Taiwan
- 2.1. Video: What gifts to buy when visiting Taiwan?
Every time you travel far away, your family, friends, lover, or colleagues all demand gifts, right? Especially, if you go to Taiwan, the country renowned as the capital of food and shopping, not buying anything would be a real pity. Follow this article now to find out:what to buy in Taiwan.
what to buy in Taiwan
what to buy as gifts in Taiwan
The first choice to consider is cosmetics
You might not know that this place is a world of cosmetics from Korea, Japan, and Taiwan. It might sound strange, why would you go to Taiwan to buy Japanese cosmetics? However, along with cuisine, beauty is always the second most important need, from cosmetics, clothes, perfumes... Therefore, almost all the best and rarest cosmetics on the market are widely sold in supermarkets and beauty stores. Don't miss the chance to buy for your friends, lover, mother... now that you've made the effort to come here.
As for other imported branded cosmetics, Taiwan has no shortage of them, guaranteed authentic + cheaper than buying in Vietnam, sometimes even half the price. So, those who are planning a self-guided trip to Taiwan should take note not to miss out.
A wide array of famous cosmetics are gathered here
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Tea bags, instant milk tea are not bad choices
Taiwan is the land of dried tea and tea-related products, so you can easily stop by an old tea shop to try all kinds of dried teas before deciding to buy. Based on my self-guided Taiwan travel experience, here are some great teas you can buy:
- Dongding Oolong, Wenshan Bau Jong Oolong, Alishan Zhulucha (Oolong), Taiwan high mountain tea, Sun-Moon Lake black tea, Sanxia Dragon well (Green tea)
- The prices are also great, from 400 TWD/box (small box of 100gr) to several thousand TWD/box of dried tea.
Additionally, you can buy instant milk tea at supermarkets (individual packets), which are cheap (70 TWD - 130 TWD) for a large bag. Again, you can consider trying (though you can actually find it at any 7-11 / Familymart) bottled milk tea like the one below. Price is 25 TWD/bottle. It is recommended to drink it there rather than bring it back as a gift.
Various tea bags are very suitable for buying as gifts
Buy handicrafts as gifts when traveling to Taiwan
Countless handicrafts for you to choose from, from traditional masks, paper fans, paper lanterns, paintings to seals, carved wooden items, tea sets or elaborately painted ceramics. The handicrafts here are directly painted by top artisans with their talented artistic hands, each finished product is a testament to their meticulous and detailed effort.
Additionally, when in Taiwan, you cannot miss out on jade. Jade shops and markets always attract tourists with their sophistication, showcased in jade rings, jade pieces, or even jade decorative motifs. You can buy ordinary jade at Shilin Night Market at a quite affordable price.
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Taiwanese handicrafts are beautiful
Choose small souvenirs as gifts for friends
Taiwan is famous for its cute and interesting small items. You can visit places like Tamsui Old Street to choose small souvenirs that symbolize Taiwan. You can also buy these items at tourist spots, but the prices will be a bit higher than usual.
Cute souvenir designs
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Gifts with outfits chosen when traveling to Thailand
The first shopping street that every Taipei resident proudly introduces is Zhongxiao East Road. This street is always crowded with tourists and shoppers, especially on weekends, the bustle is always present on this street day and night. Major stores of popular mid-range brands like Zara and Uniqlo are located here. There is also Ximending area or Tianmu area, located between Shilin District and Yangmingshan.
As a modern, developed city, Taipei naturally has luxurious shopping malls. The most famous shopping center, considered a symbol of Taiwan's elite, is Bellavita Shopping Mall. It features the most luxurious brands like Gucci, Bvlgari, Bottega Veneta, Tiffany, Tod’s… The prices here are quite high, so please consider carefully.
The world of fashion converges here
Notes when choosing gifts when traveling to Taiwan
With countless items to choose from, what should you pay attention to, and how to buy at the best price? Refer to the following notes:
- Avoid buying bulky items that cannot be preserved for a long time
- Choose items from reputable stores to avoid buying fake goods
- Limit buying items in tourist areas as prices are usually quite high
- Be prepared with plenty of money to shop freely when in Taiwan.
- Ensure you buy enough, quality items from this place.
You should choose unique, strange, and high-quality items when visiting Taiwan.
Video: What gifts to buy when visiting Taiwan?
We hope that the information provided above has given you choices for gifts for your relatives, friends, and loved ones on your trip to Taiwan. Wishing you a happy holiday.
