Places to visit during spring vacation! Retro and cute Dihua Street is full of the history of Taiwan

Taipei is a popular spring break destination. Even people who can’t get a lot of time off can have plenty of fun in a short time. Let’s talk about a place where you can experience Taiwan’s unique culture: Dihua Street. You can enjoy shopping and desserts and stylish photo spots. Dihua Street is the perfect place to indulge in Taiwan in a short time period. Come by and discover Taiwan.

Take a walk around Taiwan’s retro-style wholesale district: Dihua Street

Dihua Street is the biggest wholesale district in Taiwan. It’s a lively, 1-kilometer long street with everything from herbal medicine to dried foods, from bags to clothes to fabric. From 1895 to 1945, this area developed the most as a commercial district. The street is lined with Chinese, western, Baroque, and Art Deco buildings, showcasing the mix of cultures of that time. It creates a retro feel that is unique to Taiwan. Be sure to take pictures. Many different kinds of shops are packed next to each other, so it’s exciting just walking around. Recently, a lot of old buildings have been renovated into shops, cafes, and photo spots. This is where trendy people go. Come experience Taiwanese culture through the many herbal medicine, tea, and incense shops here.

Address	Dihua Street, Taipei City, Taiwan
Access	2 min. walk to Zhongxiao Xinsheng Station from Hotel Gracery Taipei. Ride the Zhonghe-Xinlu Line to Songjiang Nanjing Station. Transfer to the Songshan-Xindian Line and get off at Beimen Station. Walk 5 min.

Take a break and enjoy Taiwanese black tea at an English-style cafe: ASW Tea House

The old style of the Watsons Building stands out among the others on Dihua Street. This is where you can find ASW Tea House. Dihua Street used to be the center of commerce, and one of the main exports was tea leaves, the main one being black tea. People often think of oolong tea when they think of Taiwan, but Taiwanese black tea used to be popular worldwide. ASW Tea House is a Taiwanese black tea specialty store. The shop interior is reminiscent of a bookstore in England, regal and stylish. You can see Dihua Street from inside, so why not have a relaxing cup of Taiwanese black tea by the window? There are Taiwanese black teas and sweets from all over Taiwan that you can eat there or purchase. They make great gifts.

Hours	9:00AM – 6:00PM
Address	34 Dihua Street, Taipei City, Taiwan (2nd Floor)
Access	2 min. walk to Zhongxiao Xinsheng Station from Hotel Gracery Taipei. Ride the Zhonghe-Xinlu Line to Songjiang Nanjing Station. Transfer to the Songshan-Xindian Line and get off at Beimen Station. Walk 6 min.
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These bags made from Gao Jian Home Goods Store make the perfect gifts

Dihua Street is home to Gao Jian Home Goods Store. This shop has fishing bags, woven bags, and many more items made from bamboo. It’s a well-known spot among Taiwan connoisseurs, and many Japanese tourists stop by here. The fishing bags were originally made from grassy materials used to make bags for farming. Now, they’re made with nylon so they’re water-resistant and a fashion statement. They’re light and durable, so people use them for shopping, the gym, the pool, and other outdoor activities. In addition, everything here is for a great price. People often buy multiples for gifts. There are all kinds of colors and sizes, so come and find the perfect bag for you.

Hours	9:00AM – 8:00PM
Address	204 Dihua Street, Taipei City, Taiwan
Access	2 min. walk to Zhongxiao Xinsheng Station from Hotel Gracery Taipei. Ride the Zhonghe-Xinlu Line to Songjiang Nanjing Station. Transfer to the Songshan-Xindian Line and get off at Beimen Station. Walk 15 min.