Ximending can be said to be the most popular shopping tourist spot in Taipei, Taiwan. Shopping for clothes to shoes, it's all there. Shopping tourism is a fun activity choice in Taipei. If you want satisfying shopping, try coming to Ximending, a shopping paradise that is popular with young people in the capital of Taiwan. Ximending can be said to be a combination of a shopping center and a night market.

The Ximending area, including its small alleys, appears to be filled with rows of fashion shops, souvenir shops, cinemas, cafes, restaurants, bars, and even culinary stalls like at a night market. Decorated lights and loud music make the night here feel festive. The atmosphere is also similar to the popular Harajuku shopping tourist destination in Tokyo. It's not surprising that Ximending is often called the Harajuku of Taipei.

With its large area, it will take a while if you want to be satisfied touring various sides of Ximending with its various shops. Most of what is sold are fashion products, clothes, bags and shoes. There are also local boutiques and brands that are famous in various countries, such as Adidas, Nike and Uniqlo.

For those who want to look for make up and skincare, there are lots of choices, there are Innisfree outlets, The Face shop and a number of other beauty brands. It is best for travelers to make a shopping list of what they need before coming to Ximending, so that they can be more controlled and no need is missed.

Once you're satisfied shopping, don't go home straight away. Travelers can hang out with friends in cafes or have dinner at restaurants in the Ximending area. Don't forget to also try the famous bubble tea from Taiwan. Bubble tea outlets with various brands are spread across various sides of Ximending.

The easiest way of getting to Ximending is by taking the Taipei MRT Bannan Line or Songshan-Xindian Line until Ximen Station. Step out of Exit 6 of Ximen Station and head to the center of all the action, the Ximending Pedestrian Area.