If you are in a mood of shop till you drop visit Shi men ting, the shoppers’ haven of Taipei. You can find all sorts of fashion accessories right from dresses, shoes, purses, and leather goods at reasonable price. Find the young crowd thronging this late market for getting inked at the tattoo hubs or just to enjoy the night at the numerous pubs, clubs, and cafes gracing the area. Find some hefty Japanese influence here with shops selling Japanese books, magazines, CD, albums, clothing etc. Food is delicious, and you can savour the fresh fruits of the season along with sumptuous local Taiwanese delicacies. The historical Mazu temple of the Japanese era at Shi men ding can be visited to get a slice of history.

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