Most of us would like to have nice flowers and plants in our homes and offices during festive times. On weekends and holidays, the parking area under the Jian Guo Elevated Expressway between Ji Nan Rd. and Xin Yi Rd. transforms into a Jade and Flower market (10:00 am - 5:00 pm). The flower market is the place to go for fresh-cut flowers and potted plants, including full-sized trees! During this time of the year there are Poinsettia plants available in many different colors and sizes. This typical Christmas plant is very common in Taiwan and can be found in most flower shops and department stores, with or without decorations.
For those who like to make your own Christmas decorations, Chang An W. Rd. (near Taipei Main Train Station) is the place to go for pearls, beads, ribbon, adhesive, buttons, chains... you name it. The best venues are at #181, #235 and #271 or the underground shopping mall at 100 Civic Blvd.
Explore Di Hua St. an excellent destination to shop for authentic Chinese goods and some of the shops have nice items for Christmas.
Department stores like Taipei 101, Sogo, Mitsukoshi, Far Eastern, New York New York and Bellavita in the Xinyi financial district features boutiques with all the hottest, most luxurious brands. An attractive pedestrian walkway connects the shopping malls to the World Trade Center and a Mecca for readers: Eslite Bookstore.
IKEA, comes from Sweden, launches a new series of limited editions of Christmas products in 2009. Most of Christmas products are in red and white, with traditional Swedish style and lovely patterns on cushions, candles, gift wraps, tree decorations, textiles, etc.
Taipei branch store:
Dunbei Store: Dunhua N. Rd., #100,B1 Tel:2716-8900
HsinChuang Store: Sinjhuang City, Jhong Jheng Rd ,#1 Tel:2276-5388
TaoYuan Store: Taoyuan City, Jhong Shan Rd,#958 Tel: 03-379-7006
"Camera Street" Han Kou St. Sec. 1, will be the place for high-tech camera equipment. The Guang Hua Digital Plaza(Civic Blvd. near the intersection of Xin Sheng Rd.) offers computer hardware and parts, games and accessories. The venue is open from 9:00 am to 10:00 pm.
Looking for Western tasting cakes? Come to Ginjer ,they have the solution for your Holiday needs. They have the Santa Claus, snow man, and holly design Christmas cupcakes. Christmas Hampers and gingerbread cookies are also available as gifts. The Ginjer is located at Dunhua S. Rd, Sec 1, Lane 233, # 20. Tel: 8773-3061. Open time: Mon to Sat from 11:00 am to 8:30 pm.