Ancient Street: Dihua Street and Xiahai City God Temple🙏

🎭 Dihua Street Introduction
• Location: Located in Dadaocheng, Datong District, Taipei, it is Taipei's most iconic historic street.
• Features:
• It retains many Baroque and traditional Minnan architecture, blending red bricks, arcades, and arcades.
• From the Qing Dynasty to the Japanese colonial period, it was a distribution center for tea, cloth, Chinese medicine, and local specialties.
• Today, in addition to traditional local specialties, it also houses cultural and creative shops, cafes, and specialty restaurants, creating a cultural district that blends old and new.

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🕒 Business/Visiting Hours
• The street itself is open 24/7, making it a great place to stroll and explore.
• Most shops are open from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM (hours vary slightly).
• Before the Lunar New Year, the entire street hosts a "New Year's Goods Street," with shops often open late into the night, making it a bustling place.

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🗓️ Itinerary Suggestions
• Strolling: Plan 1–2 hours for shopping, taking photos, and souvenir shopping.
• In-Depth Experience: If you add tea tasting, museum visits (such as the Xiahai City God Temple and the Dadaocheng Story House), and cultural and creative cafes, you can spend half a day.

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💰 Average Budget
• Casual Stroll: Free.
• Snacks/Drinks: Approximately NT$50–150 per person.
• Souvenirs/Groceries: Typical items cost approximately NT$200–500.
• Specialty Restaurants or Cafes: Approximately NT$300–600 per person.