In XinYi district is being extended with new buildings all the time. Ofcourse the 101 tower dominates the area. The City Hall of Taipei is located here too hence the station name it is surrounded by high-end brand shoppingmalls and hotels. Exhibitions halls are scattered around the 101 building too. view area in google maps
Other Stations in the area:
the store
Lifestyle store with focus on books. Here you will find a large collection of English language books.
Buy your music,design gadgets, stationeries, clothes, toys and food here.
access
Taipei City Hall MRT station Exit 2 (turn left after gate)
The Eslite store is connected by an underground shopping passage to the Metro. Stay underground and follow the signs. The entrance will be on your left hand side after going up the stairs.
location
- 11 Song-gao Road 信義區松高路11號
- +886-2-8789-3388 ext. 3215-3217
- www.eslite.com
Don't miss:
books:personal care:
food:
coffee:
music:
Eslite bookstore - 2F-3F-4F
Aesop store - 2F
Pho Vietnamese noodles - Basement level -2
Eslite cafe - 2F :: Agnes b. cafe - 1F
Eslite music - 3F
the store
Size is the biggest asset of this shopping mall. 101 has been the worlds tallest building for some time. You will find all "high end" brands here. The viewing platform gives you stunning views over Taipei. Popular with large tourist groups.
transportation
Taipei City Hall MRT station Exit 2
Follow the signs from exit 2. Approximately 15 - 20 minutes walk.
location
- Section 5, Xinyi Road
- hard to miss
- www.taipei-101.com.tw
Don't miss:
books:food:
Page One bookstore - 4F, 11.00-21.30, +886-2-8101-8282, www.pageonegroup.com
Din Tai Fung restaurant - B1, 11.00-22.00, +886-2-8101-7800, www.dintaifung.com.tw
the store
Shin Kong linked many of its stores in Xin Yi with pedestrian bridges. This one is loated at one end.
transportation
Taipei City Hall MRT station Exit 2
Follow the signs from exit 2. Approximately 5 minutes walk.
location
- 19 Song-gao Road
- +886-2-8789-5599
- 11.00 - 21.30
- http://www.skm.com.tw
Don't miss:
cadgets:Hands Tailung creative life store - 5F (sub of Tokyu Hands)
the village
Good Cho's is a combined cafe/bakery/shop that has great food. Vintage european furniture sets the stage for informal eating. Do make a reservation to avoid long waiting times. These barracks are remains of a former military- village and have been preserved and listed as historical buildings.
transportation
Taipei City Hall MRT station Exit 2
Approximately 5 minutes walk south of Taipei 101.
location
- 54 Songqin Street
台北市松勤街54號 - +886-2-2758 2609 (resv. recom.)
- 11.00 - 21.30 closed monday's
- www.streetvoice.com/goodchos
Don't miss:
food:culture:
Buy an envelope of ecological Taiwan rice at Good Cho's shop.
44 village see how the first setlers from the mainland lived in Taipei at these now renovated houses.
the place
Themed as a storage house with detailed quality interior design Woolloomooloo is worth a visit for it's concept alone. A large table is the center of the first floor surrounded by benches and a kitchen. More space and a large terrace upstairs.
transportation
Taipei City Hall MRT station Exit 2
Follow the signs to 101 building from exit 2. walk toward 101 and turn right at the corner of 101 and keep following the Xinyi road. Approximately 30 minutes walk. Should be easier to reach when the new subway line opens end of 2012.
location
- Section 4, Xinyi Road nr 379
- +886-8789 128
- 7.00 - 23.00
