Shopping wonders in Dihua Street
Shopping is definitely not the first thought that comes to mind of tourists on a trip to Taipei since there are a plenty of heritage attractions in the city. During my Taipei sojourn, a visit to Dihua Street, the oldest thoroughfare in Taipei made me change the concept of the place. In fact, Dihua Street nestling in Datong district of Taipei enjoys the distinction of having a slew of popular grocery stores. It exudes an old-world charm and takes you back into the past. It is one of the ideal shopping hub for those on the look out for Chinese stuff.
Dried fruits on display at Dihua Street
The moment one enters Dihua Street one gets a strong pungent odour of shark fins, dried meat, dried fish, squids and birds nest. For vegans, it’s a bit uncomfortable feeling but one gets to know a lot. The street has long rows of shops selling Chinese medicines. Besides, there are scores of stores offering dry fruits at an unbelievably cheaper price than the Indian market. There are raisins, spices, nuts, herbs, mushrooms, traditional Chinese medicines, wall hangings, bamboo and wooden craft items.
Dihua Street is notably one of the streets where one can shop for the world-famous Formosa Oolong tea with a strong flavour that the British had introduced in Taipei. Herbal medicines are quite popular here.The street also has a fabric market.
Chinese wall hangings
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