Jianguo Flower Market is a long market that lies under the Jianguo freeway and is open only on weekends. The market is split into an artist's corner, the main flower market selling plants and gardening products, and a jade market. It is definitely worth a stop during your next weekend in Taipei.
Background: The Jianguo Flower Market was started in 1982 shortly after the completion of the Jianguo Elevated Expressway. Ever since that time, the space under the bridge has been used as a weekend market. The market consists of a gardening products area, an art area, and a jade area. The market is usually very crowded and parking is limited, so it is best to visit using public transportation. Hours: Every Saturday and Sunday from 9 AM to 6 PM (shops start closing at 5 PM). You can find more tours of Taipei on Klook here. Price: Free Tours: You can book a Private Street Food Tour of Taipei on TripAdvisor here. For more information, you can check out Tripadvisor here, KKday here or Klook here, which are both great tour websites that can connect you with the right tour and tour guide for you. Hotels in Taipei: We have stayed at and recommend the Yuanshan Grand Hotel, once the tallest building in Taiwan and still the most grand (book on Booking.com here, Tripadvisor here, or Agoda here). We have stayed at and also recommend Fu Chang Hotel in Ximending, which is within walking distance of Ximending shopping district (book on Booking.com here, Tripadvisor here, or Agoda here). Looking for a hotel? We recommend booking through Booking.com here, which provides the best quality selection of accommodation in Taiwan. Find out where to stay in our Taiwan hotels guide or search for the best hotel deals in Taiwan here. How to get there: By MRT: The flower market is about a two-minute walk east of Da'an Park MRT station. You can also book an MRT travel pass on Klook here. By car/scooter: The market is under the Jianguo Elevated Expressway in Taipei City. There is limited paid parking near the market. Looking for scooter rental in Taipei? You can search on Klook here or KKday here to search for options. You can also check out our scooter rental guide here. If you are looking for car rentals, you can also search Qeeq here, Klook here, or KKday here. You can also check out our car rental guide here. By Bicycle: Cycling is the best way to enjoy Taiwan's landscapes if you have the time and energy. Looking for bicycle rentals in Taiwan? You can use Taiwan's many Youbike sharing stations, or search for rentals on KKday here, and search for tours on Klook here. You can also check out our Taiwan cycling guide here. You can also book a Sunset Riverside Bike Ride and Historical Tour, 4 Hour Cycling in Taipei, Ultimate 8-Hour Cycling City Tour, or Taipei City Bike Tour with Night Market Experience on TripAdvisor here. For more information, check out our Taiwan transportation guide here. Looking for a hotel? Find out where to stay in our Taiwan hotels guide or search for the best hotel deals in Taiwan here. Map: Our Journey: I have driven past Jianguo Flower Market hundreds of times, but I have only actually stepped inside it once. 
Beginning of the market on the south side near the parking lot.
The Artist's Corner sells paintings, ceramics, and other artwork.
On to the main flower market.
Main entrance.
Main flower market area.
Small pot plants for sale.
Three small plants for 100 NT (3 USD).
More potted plants.
Flowers.
Cacti.
More flowers.
Small potted plants.
Moving on to the next section.
Big pots and potting soil for sale.
Flowers.
More flowers.
Other plants.
Bonsai trees.
Moving further down the flower market.
Goldfish for sale.
More fish.
Per turtles for sale.
Further down the market.
Fruit and vegetables for sale.
More fruits and vegetables.
People closing up for the night.
More plants for sale.
More bonsai trees.
The jade market, which we didn't get a chance to see.
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