Taipei - Taiwan - page 175

Eslite BOOKS
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(Chéngpǐn; 245 Dunhua S Rd; Zhongxiao Dunhua) This is Taipei's most renowned book-
shop, with locations all over town. The flagship Dunhua S Rd location is open 24 hours.
The Xinyi Branch (11 Songgao Rd, Xinyi; 10am-midnight; Taipei City Hall) is the largest
bookstore in Taiwan and the B2 level is dedicated to local designs, including innovative
jewellery, bags, shoes, stationery, knick-knacks and home furnishings.
Taiwan Handicraft Promotion Centre GIFTS
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( www.handicraft.org.tw ; 1 Xuzhou Rd; 9am-5.30pm; ; NTU Hospital) Four floors of
jade, ceramics, tea sets, jewellery, scrolls, Kinmen knifes, Kavalan whisky
( www.kavalanwhisky.com/en ) and handmade soap are just highlights of the variety on
offer here. Colourful Franz ( www.franzcollection.com ) porcelain is featured in a special sec-
tion.
Jianguo Weekend Holiday Jade Market JADE, JEWELLERY
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(Jiànguó Jiàrì Yùshì; 9am-6pm Sat & Sun; Da'an) This is perhaps the largest market for
jade and other semiprecious stones in Asia. It's a good place to buy jewellery, trinkets
and religious items, but it lacks appeal if you are just browsing. The market is literally
under Jianguo Overpass. Just south is a weekend flower market.