Taipei Cultural and Creative Market Guide

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Shinfucho Cultural Market is a specialty market located in Sanshui Street, Wanhua District, Taipei, combining cultural creativity and local style. No tickets required, easy access and friendly opening hours, every Tuesday through Sunday from 10am to 6pm.

Touring route recommendations
It is recommended to take the MRT from downtown Taipei to Longshan Temple Station and walk about five to ten minutes to Shinfucho Cultural Market. When you enter the market, you can walk around slowly to see what cultural and creative brands or specialty handmade gadgets are available. The market itself is not big, so it is suitable for slowing down and appreciating every small corner and feeling the traces of local history. Weekend markets usually have more stalls, and on weekdays there is less crowd, making it more comfortable to stroll around.

Must-play items
1. Cultural and creative handicraft shop: Each shop has its own characteristics, handicrafts, souvenirs, stationery, clothes, etc. are quite attractive, buy for personal use or gifts are very thoughtful.
2. Food Tasting: The market has local specialty snacks and drinks such as Taiwanese coffee, handmade desserts, and some stalls will also have hidden menus or weekend-only snacks.
3. Event experience: Many workshops will be held regularly, such as craft DIY, flower arrangement lessons or parent-child activities.

Check-in slot
There is a nostalgic exterior wall at the entrance of the market, which is perfect for taking pictures. There are many ancient-style signs and hand-painted murals inside. There are also parts of the old architectural space that have been re-planned, leaving traces of the history of the old fair.

Tips for visiting attractions
1. Open Tuesday to Sunday, closed on Mondays.
2. There are also attractions such as Monga Night Market and Longshan Temple near the market.
3. Events and stores sometimes adjust from time to time, it is recommended to follow the latest news on the official website in advance.
4. It is recommended to wear cash, some small shops may not support electronic payment.

Precautions
Most of the market space is open and ventilated indoors, so remember to keep water and moisturize in summer to avoid heat stroke. There are more crowds on holidays. Some workshops require reservations. It is recommended to book in advance. The surrounding area is convenient, but you may need to be careful with your belongings when there is a lot of people.

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