What to Buy at Shilin Night Market 2025 Complete Shopping Guide & Best Souvenirs
The Night Market at Shilin District Taipei is a combination of Eating and Shopping, and while eating can be done at any time the shopping requires a little more planning. While most shops are open from late morning through to late at night it is best to do the shopping in the early evening before it is completely dark. Perhaps shop first, then eat afterwards to get your full Shilin Experience!
Shilin Night market is spread over a large area, see the map for details, but there are three main areas and all the interconnections where you can go shopping.
First is the Shilin Night Market building towards the western side of
the district on Jīhé Road, just opposite to the imposing
Bailing High School. The market building itself appears to be a
typical open air covered market selling fruits and vegetables, but look
closer and find that there is underground food court as well as parking.
While deeper in the ground level market clothes and accessories are sold
from small but organized stalls.
Expect to find:
- Sports shoes like Converse
- Fashion clothing
- Fashion jewelry
- Jackets
- Boots
- Bags
- Shoes
- Kitchen items
- Jeans
- Chinese dried fruits and candies
- Modern sweets and candies like marshmallows and jelly
- Kids clothes, shoes and hats.
- Makeup and skin care
And don't miss the fairground rides and game machines!
💎 Premium Taiwanese Souvenirs
Taiwanese Pineapple Cakes (鳳梨酥): Taiwan's signature gift featuring buttery pastry with tangy pineapple filling. Fresh-baked versions cost NT$30-50 per piece, with elegant gift boxes ranging NT$200-800. These authentic treats represent Taiwan's hospitality and make perfect presents.
Taiwan High Mountain Oolong Tea: Premium oolong teas from famous regions like Ali Mountain offer complex flavors unique to Taiwan's mountainous terrain. Packages range from NT$300-2,000, providing lasting reminders of Taiwan's sophisticated tea culture.
👕 Fashion and Trendy Clothing
Korean-Japanese Fashion Trends: Shilin serves as Taiwan's hub for Asian fashion, offering the latest Korean and Japanese styles at significantly lower prices than department stores. T-shirts cost NT$150-400, complete outfits range NT$500-1,500.
Taiwanese Streetwear: Local designers blend international trends with Taiwanese cultural elements, creating unique pieces featuring traditional patterns or local landmarks. These exclusive items cost NT$300-800.
🛍️ Smart Shopping Tips
Best Shopping Times: Early evening (5:00-7:00 PM) offers optimal selection before peak crowds. The underground market provides climate-controlled shopping year-round.
Payment Methods: Most vendors accept cash only, though some modern stalls take EasyCard or credit cards. Gentle negotiation possible for larger purchases.