10 Best Places to Go Shopping in Nantou

Ita Thao Shopping Street, also known as "Zhulu Market", sits on the shore of Sun Moon Lake. It is the settlement of the Thao people and has become a lakeside market covering an area of more than 0.24 acres (0.1 hectares). A trip to Nantou isn't complete without a visit to this popular shopping street. Ita Thao Shopping Street has all the atmosphere of the traditional Thao tribe. Many merchants gather here to sell souvenirs, crafts and snacks. On holidays, the street will be filled with crowds, and you can hear the merchants peddling everywhere on this bustling shopping street. You'll find plenty of restaurants selling local delicacies. Specialities like black tea egg rolls, Chinese yam soft sweets and Assam black tea make ideal gifts. In addition to mouth-watering food, you can also find toys, indigenous costumes, traditional handicrafts and creative goods along Ita Thao Shopping Street. Why not come and buy some unique folk costumes and accessories to add colour to your wardrobe?

Caoxiedun Renwen Tourism Night Market, a weekend night market, is located in Caotun Township, Nantou County and next door to Taiwan Times Village. In addition to food stalls, you'll find plenty of local specialities and souvenirs here. Cooperating with local farmers, confectioners, speciality vendors and craft groups in Caotun, Caoxiedun Renwen Tourism Night Market not only serves snacks and drinks, but also sells Caotun-themed goods. This is a place where local merchants can grow their business, and the young people who return to their home towns can help ensure that traditional industry continues to thrive. On weekends, tourists flood into Caoxiedun Renwen Tourism Night Market. The welcoming atmosphere and unique local products make this night market well worth a visit.

Carrefour Night Market sits on the street next to the Carrefour in Nantou City. The market opens every Wednesday night, and is hence also known as the Wednesday Carrefour Night Market. Each Wednesday night, you'll see many stalls set up around the hypermarket, where vendors decorate their stalls with light bulbs and shiny signs and play music or recordings to grab the tourists' attention. Many Nantou citizens visit Carrefour Night Market with their families. It's a great place to shop for groceries, eat snacks and enjoy some quality family time. Carrefour Night Market is full of local character and has a relaxing atmosphere. Since the vendors don't cater to the tastes of the tourists on purpose, this night market is able to retain its local flavour and sell quality goods at affordable prices. You can buy everyday essentials, clothing and local specialities here. Want to blend in with the locals? Then come for a stroll and chat with the stall owners. Carrefour Night Market is a great place for a casual stroll and a browse around the stalls.

Every Tuesday and Saturday evenings, on the sections of Minsheng Road, Chuzhong Street and Jiji Street in front of Jiji Station, many vendors will set up stalls selling local snacks, everyday essentials and toys full of Nantou flavour, making this area a vibrant night market. Jiji Railway Station is the centre of Jiji Township. The nearby streets form a lively shopping district where many local shops sell Jiji-themed souvenirs. After nightfall, night market vendors will start their businesses, making the already crowded shopping district even more bustling. On holidays, crowds of tourists flood in and vendors are constantly busy serving customers, turning this area into a buzzy place. You can stop by Jiji Old Street on the way to Jiji Night Market. A leisurely stroll in the maze of streets and alleys is highly recommended. If you're lucky, you'll discover some secret shops hidden within. You can buy Jiji specialities and souvenirs while chatting with the shop owners about some interesting local news, making your Jiji trip more memorable.

Blessed with natural resources, Nantou is a perfect place to develop high-quality agriculture. As environmental awareness has grown, many young people have returned to their home towns to invest in agriculture and revitalise this county. Established in 2013, Jiji Farmers' Market is full of local character, and a place where you can buy Nantou produce. At this weekend market, you'll see local farmers selling their own produce directly to the public. Stop by Jiji Farmers' Market to buy some bananas, dragon fruit, guavas and leafy greens. The proud local farmers will be delighted to chat with you about the challenges they face and the latest news from the agricultural sector. The extensive range of fresh produce sold here is cheaper than you'll find elsewhere. So why not drop by and help support local farmers?