Dihua Street

Dihua Street

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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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For adventurous eaters, this is the premiere spot to buy dried delicacies like longyan fruits, scallops, mushrooms and abalone. Before Chinese New Year is when this street is at its busiest, when Taiwanese flock to the market to stock up for Lunar New Year's feasts.
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  • bryan0511
    Taipei, Taiwan19,636 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Taipei’s most representative old street
    Dihua Street is the most representative old street in Taipei. It retains the largest number of Baroque-style shop buildings built during the Japanese colonial period in Taipei City. It was a symbol of Dadaocheng, the most prosperous city in Taipei at that time. Elders in the family are still used to calling it Zhongbei Street. . Dihua Street is an important distribution center for goods from the north and south of Taipei. Every year before the Spring Festival, it is crowded with people buying new year goods. In recent years, many old houses have been converted into various cultural and creative shops, attracting more young and foreign tourists. Even the weekend afternoons before the New Year are also full of tourists. Unfortunately, Taiwanese businesses still have a soft spot for large light box signs, which ruins the architectural beauty of the entire old street.
    Visited March 2023
    Traveled solo
    Written February 29, 2024
  • い~たん
    Tokyo, Japan98 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Yomiyoshi (restaurant)
    This restaurant is located in the middle of Dihua Street. The menu is a set menu with a choice of pork, beef, or fish. It comes with a small bowl and tea (like a Chinese herbal tea) and costs from NTD350. You pay in advance, the seats are on the second floor, and it's quiet. The seasoning (which can be said generally) is on the sweet side, but it was delicious.
    Visited June 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written June 12, 2024
  • lilybt
    4,623 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    For souvenir procurement
    If you're looking for souvenirs in Taipei, this is it. Famous stores for dry goods and miscellaneous goods line the back alleys, as do restaurants. I always visit Lin Fu Zhen Shoko, and the cherry blossom shrimp from the East Port are not lined up at the store, but are served in the refrigerator for each order. Next door, "Yuantai Shang Xing" deserves a recommendation for dry mango.
    Visited August 2023
    Traveled with family
    Written July 19, 2024
  • 華ちゃん
    Japan15,954 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nostalgic scenery
    It is just over 10 minutes' walk from Taipei Railway Station. The townscape seems to be popular with foreigners, and I encountered many foreign tourists. In between the nostalgic buildings, there were stylish cafes and general stores, which were Things to do if you had time.
    Visited October 2023
    Traveled solo
    Written September 30, 2024
  • WorldTravellerSoon
    Canada390 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Historical street & building
    Dihua Street is definitely a tourist attraction with travellers from Taiwan and other Asian countries. It stretches a few city blocks with lots of cafe, souvenir stores and stores that sell herbs and dry seafood and dry goods. The area is busy or quiet depending on the time you visit. It is busier in the morning. The area is clean and quite safe for tourists to walk around. Price may be a bit higher in this area. I like this area and visited it 3 times as it is only 5 mins from my hotel.
    Visited December 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written December 24, 2024
  • pfefmeister
    San Francisco, California4,459 contributions
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    The Oldest Neighborhood
    This was an intriguing stop as we ambled around town. It was packed on a Saturday afternoon, despite the cold weather. You’ll see pretty much the same things for sale as you wander down the 6 blocks or so, but, still fun to poke around. There’s some things I’d never seen before, and some things I’d never try in a million years.
    Visited January 2025
    Traveled as a couple
    Written January 11, 2025
  • Tsurupack
    1,342 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nostalgia wholesale district
    It was crowded with many tourists, both domestic and foreign, looking for a nostalgic Instagram look to the city. Moreover, even before the Chinese New Year, there was an even greater increase in manpower. Districts to the north are not too crowded and can be rotated slowly.
    Visited January 2025
    Traveled as a couple
    Written January 12, 2025
  • CYL L
    New York City, New York72 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    During Lunar NY, lots of crowds, fun activities and lots to see
    This historical street is known for traditional goods, is generally blocked for pedestrian traffic so you can browse freely in the streets. During Lunar NY, the streets are decorated with lanterns, and turn into a sort of "night market" with tons of stalls (even in the morning), and it gets even more packed with tourists and locals buying goods, so it is shoulder to shoulder. I recommend going in the late morning. There are traditional activities for children such as paper cut outs and decorating red envelopes. Lots of little eats and a chance to buy traditional new years decorations and foodstuffs. Lots of tourists in the area, lining up for the "oil rice" covered in mushrooms which is very tasty(!!), and the "oyster fritters" which honestly is quite ho-hum. tip: go on weekdays, avoid weekends at all costs unless you want to be packed like sardines going down the street!
    Visited January 2025
    Traveled with family
    Written January 19, 2025
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Chao Chun H
Tainan, Taiwan1,367 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • Solo
This is a very famous old street, mainly Dihua Street and Dadaocheng;
Dihua Street: Xiahai City God's Temple, where many people worship the moon. Next to it is the Yongle Cloth Market. There is a traditional market in the morning and many snacks in the afternoon;
Others can be tried as long as you see a lot of people queuing!
Dadaocheng is actually nearby, and the riverside at night is great for walking!
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Written December 20, 2023
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CdnLovesTravel787
Vancouver, Canada2,923 contributions
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Mar 2020
Architecture of this area has been preserved by conservationists. Walking this 100 year old street is like walking a museum. It is now a mix of modern interior design for many stores yet continuing the old in others. Modern Dihua St is one of the most commercially active areas of Taipei with transactions in excess of 3 billion US (tea, medicinal herbs, incense, fabrics).

This street reminded me of a huge Chinatown within the city, with its medicinal stores, dried foods stores, teas, candies. Coffee and tea shops abound. There are also many fabric stores in the area leading up to Dihua St.

There is a temple where locals were burning incense and saying prayers. The temple offered a delicious free tea of wolfberries and red dates.

Inside an old building was a small farmer’s market selling fruits, vegetables, meats, seafood. It didn't appear to be very busy.

There is also a theatre in this district for traditional performing arts like shadow puppetry, opera performances weekends. There are also a couple of museums which I did not visit.

I really enjoyed walking this street for viewing the ancient architecture of each building, each so very unique in design, above each store. Dihua Street is a must visit for anyone to fully appreciate the origins of Taipei. The shopping is excellent too.

To get to Dihua St, take metro to Beimen green line metro stop, exit #2 and walk straight along Tacheng Road, many blocks, until you come to Dihua St sign at a major intersection.
Written May 11, 2020
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a3502016
Hiroshima, Japan210 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2023 • Solo
It has a great atmosphere that combines the Japanese colonial era and modern Taiwan. The old temples are blessed with good fortune and have a lot of character, and there is even a renovated cafe inside. It was fun walking around.
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Written October 2, 2023
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MizuhoK
Hino, Japan4,211 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2023 • Couples
Dihua streets are at north side of Taipei station. Old classics red brick buildings are fascinating. Their renovations are going on and some pretty cafes or souvenirs shops, galleries are doing business. Old and modern co-exist nicely. The specialities in Dihua streets are dried mullet roe, dried fruits, and Chinese medicines. The prices are nearly the same. There’s a market for cloth called 永楽市場. There’s a chicken rice food stand on the first floor. This is very famous so try to go early. Around the market, you find some local Taiwanese food stand so it’s good to eat there, too.
We started from south, Taipei station, walked around towards north and ended up to Shuanglian area. If you visit in the evening, you can combine sightseeing Nin Xia night market which is adjacent to Dihua.
Written April 6, 2023
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Abovetheclouds
2,488 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Solo
This was just lovely.  Like stepping back in time.  I loved it.  Quaint, cosy, hip and trendy.  Walk, browse, take photographs and get a coffee or a bite to eat.  Very pretty.  Use MRT Beimen.  Literally a 5 to 10 minute walk from there. 
Written October 29, 2023
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bukagirl
New Jersey4,262 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2024 • Solo
Besides all the old buildings and tea and medicine sellers, this place has to be seen and experienced.
Lots of food stalls and restaurants, try the stinky tofu very good.
Great place for souvenir shopping from handbags, beautiful soap, tea glassware spices etc.
And the selection of dried fruit is amazing, some merchants let you sample them, I got the dried plums which I love!
Check this street out you will love it!
Written December 27, 2024
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Heng How N
Singapore, Singapore7,634 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2019 • Solo
Had visited the street many times during the morning, noon and evening but in a rush.
The best time to visit is week-end as certain parts are closed for vehicles. Did not expect the street is quite long. Even though it is selling dried foods, but there stores or shops sell others as well.
Written May 5, 2019
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kokonuk
Singapore, Singapore70 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2013 • Couples
I wanted to visit Yong Le Market for the fabrics based on many reviews i read online. And I was not disappointed! The walking distance from Zhongshan station can be pretty daunting, so remember to print a google map and follow the directions carefully. The building is rather nondescript, so keep your eyes peeled. Its a short white (or it used to be white) building and you can ask the locals for directions if you are uncertain. Second floor is heavenly with all the many shops catering to crafters. I bought alot of cotton-linen fabrics which are made in Taiwan, and the quality was excellent. I did not buy too many of the Japanese fabrics because I'm in Taiwan and would prefer to buy something local! : ) You won't be disappointed if you are looking for something special to make a handmade bag!
Written January 27, 2013
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mayccm2018
Hong Kong, China1,253 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2024 • Family
Old street where was clean to walk around. Nice to view historical architectures by leisure walking. Great experience to recognize the culture of Taiwan. Many stalls sold Chinese medicines and dried fruits. Could buy souvenirs like pineapple cakes there also.
Written November 23, 2024
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jolinpl
Singapore551 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2015 • Friends
Hard to access except by taxi. Nearest MRT 20 minutes walk away. Came from XiMenDin by taxi (about NT120). Visited the second storey that sold cloth. About. 4-5 shops selling limited silk but for patchwork lovers , you will love this place. Opposite the building , there is a shop selling beads , love it. Taxis are easily available and cost NT240 to Taipei 101.
Written March 26, 2015
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