With multiple skyscrapers, upscale shopping malls, international restaurants, hotels, cinemas, and more, Xinyi Shopping District in Taipei is known as the Manhattan of Taiwan, and the world's densest commercial district. It has also become a financial center with many companies creating their Taiwan headquarters here. It is also a great place for visitors to shop and enjoy the most vibrant part of Taipei.
Background: Xinyi Shopping District is roughly the area of Xinyin Planning District (信義計畫區) which was designed in the 1970s. Before that time, the area was mainly empty fields for farming. The goal of the plan was to ease pressure off of the old crowded city center around Ximending and Taipei Station. The area is over 153 Hectares and includes 15 department stores, including Shin Kong Mitsukoshi, Taipei 101 Mall, Xinyi Breeze, and more, making it the world's densest commercial district. Hours: Most department stores are open from 11 AM to 10 PM. Price: Free Hotels in Taipei: High end: 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 also stayed at and recommend the Grand Hyatt (book on Booking.com here, Tripadvisor here, Agoda here, or Hotels.com here), Marriot (book on Booking.com here, Tripadvisor here, Agoda here, or Hotels.com here), Sheraton (book on Booking.com here, Tripadvisor here, Agoda here, or Hotels.com here), Shangri-la (book on Booking.com here, Tripadvisor here, Agoda here, or Hotels.com here), and Regent (book on Booking.com here, Tripadvisor here, Agoda here, or Hotels.com here), which are all very high quality hotels in the middle of Taipei City. We also recommend Fullon Hotel which has locations in Tamsui and Fulong near the beach (book on Booking.com here, Tripadvisor here, Agoda here, or Hotels.com here). Budget Hotels: 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, or Agoda here). We have also stayed at and recommend Hai Xia Your Home which is right in front of Fulong Beach (book on Booking.com here, Tripadvisor here, Agoda here, or Hotels.com 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. Attractions in Taipei: There are many attractions that you can enjoy in Taipei such as Taipei 101 Observatory, Taipei 101 460 Skyline Observatory, Taipei Children's Amusement Park, Maokong Gondola, National Palace Museum, Yehliu Ocean World, Yehliu Geopark, National Museum of Marine Science and Biology, i-ride 5D cinema, Astronomical Museum, Miniatures Museum of Taiwan, Double Decker Sightseeing Bus, Miramar Ferris Wheel Ticket, Taipei Zoo, Heping Island Park, Ju Ming Museum, Yuanshan Hotel Secret Road, National Taiwan Museum, New Taipei Gold Museum, Futian Leisure Farm, Chiang Kai-shek Shilin Residence, Chi Po-lin Museaum, Beitou Museum, Tsao Wonderland, Railway Museum, Fort San Domingo, 13 Levels Archaeology Museum, Austin Land, Museum of World Religions, Formosan Aboriginies Museum, ASE Parent-child Park, teamLab Future Park, Yukids Island, VR Experience, Bat Cave, Neidong Waterfall, Candlestick Islet, Jurassic Snow Park, Zhonghe High5 Amusement Park, Longshan Temple, Xingtian Temple, Ningxia Night Market, Yansan Night Market, Meteor Garden, Yingge Old Street, and many more attractions on Tripadvisor here, Klook here, or KKday here. Activities in Taipei: Don't forget that there are many activities available in Taipei such as Indoor Skiing, Rock Climbing, Hiking, Wakeboarding, Surfing, Speedboat Surfing, SUP / Paddle Boarding, Diving, Snorkeling Kayaking, Canoeing, Water Biking, River Tracing / Canyoneering, ATVing, Horse Riding, Cooking Class, Archery, Ice Skating, Roller Skating, Tree Climbing, Urban Camping, Glamping, Motorcycling, Motorbike Tour, Dragon Boat Racing, Escape Room, Shen'ao Rail Bike, Laser Gun Experience, Batting Cages, Bowling, Paintball, Flight Simulation Experience, Taipei Tram Driving Experience, Rail Simulation Experience, Taipei 101 Observation Deck activity, Strawberry Picking, Professional Photo Shoot, Body Relaxation SPA, Night Tour, Calligraphy Workshop, and more on Tripadvisor here, Klook here, or KKday here. How to get around in Taipei: Taipei's transportation system is convenient and safe. There are many options you can consider to get around in Taipei below: By Train: Gets you to the city center of all major cities in Taiwan. It is about 800NT to get from Taipei to Kaohsiung. Roughly half the price of the HSR. Book tickets via the normal train (TRA) on Klook here. By HSR: (High-Speed Rail) – Gets you quickly from north to south. Besides Taipei and Kaohsiung, most of the stations are far from city centers. It costs about 1500NT to get from Taipei to Kaohsiung. You can book tickets to the high-speed rail (HSR) on Klook here or KKDay here. By MRT: (Mass Rapid Transit, Metro train, subway) – Easily gets you around Taipei and Kaohsiung. You can purchase a discount easy card to use on the MRT from Klook here or KKday here. You can also book an MRT travel pass on Klook here. By Bus: Buses can be tricky. Long-range buses such as Ubus and King Bus are easier to understand and cheaper than the local train. They can take you to the city center of every city throughout Taiwan and to remote tourist destinations such as sun moon lake. A long-range bus from Taipei to Kaohsiung is about 500 NT. You can also book tickets to travel to Shifen via inter-city bus on Klook here. You can also book a Taipei Sightseeing: Hop On, Hop Off Open Top Bus on TripAdvisor here. By Taxi: You can take short rides for about 150 NT, or hire a Taxi for a day for around 150 USD. By Car: 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 Scooter: 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. 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. Map: See below: You can also see a map below of the area. Most of the malls are in the "A" area and are named from A1 to A25. B, D, F, and H are residential areas. 
Our Journey: I have been to Xinyi Shopping District dozens of times. Some of the best restaurants in Taipei can be found here, as well as the most shopping options, and the Taipei 101, the tallest building in Taiwan and the former tallest building in the world from 2004-2009 at 101 floors high. You can check out our full blog to the Taipei 101 here. It is a must-visit area if you are a tourist in Taiwan. Tao Zhu Yin Yuan 信義陶朱隱園 
If you are in the area, you should check out the Taozhu Yinyuan Building which is meant to look like a double helix or DNA Strand. It is one of the most iconic buildings in the area besides the Taipei 101.
Taozhu Yinyuan, also known as Agora Garden, is 21 floors high, 93 meters tall, and was completed in 2018. It has won numerous design and architecture awards, and is a diamond level low carbon building. 
Another view of the Taozhu Yinyuan Building, which is a super expensive residential building.
Fubang Xinyi A25 Headquarters 富邦信義A25總部 
Besides the Taipei 101. there are quite a few new skyscrapers in the area. This new Fubon Insurance Tower was completed in 2022. It is 54 stories tall.
Taipei Nan Shan Plaza 臺北南山廣場 
Taipei Nanshan Plaza also sits next to the Taipei 101 kind of like a queen chess piece to the king. It is 48 stories tall, 272 meters high, and was completed in 2017.
Farglory Financial Center 遠雄金融中心 
The Farglory financial center was completed in 2013 and is 32 floors high. It is one of the older buildings in Taipei's Manhattan but still newer than the Taipei 101.
Cathay Landmark 國泰置地廣場 
The Cathay Landmark is 46 floors high and is 212 meters tall. It was completed in 2015.
Between all these landmarks, there are multiple department stores and upscale malls to explore.
The corridor between Malls A18 and A20.
Xin Kong Mall.
Xinyi Breeze Mall.
There are also malls in the Cathay and Nanshan buildings.
Pedestrian bridge across Songgao Road.
The old Eslite 24 hour bookstore which sadly recently closed.
Xinyi Breeze under Nanshan Plaza which is now filled with a bunch of high-end restaurants.
There are also many street side cafes and pedestrian walking areas.
A6 Mall.
The Sky Taipei 台北天空塔 
At the time of writing, the Sky Taipei is still under construction but will become the second tallest building in Taiwan at 280 meters, and 56 floors high. Construction is expected to be completed in 2024.
FE 21 Mall.
View of the Apple store from the 101 above, making it look like a giant iPad.
View of the new Taipei Manhattan from the Taipei 101, with four new towers near the 101.
Street view from the Shink Kong Mall.
Another view from below Nanshan Plaza.
There is so much more to explore and experience within the Xinyi Shopping District. Just soak it in and enjoy.
You can book a 2-Hour Private Ximending Area Walking Tour on TripAdvisor here. You can also search for tours on Klook here, or KKday here. You can also look for more activities in Taipei such as Rock Climbing, Surfing, Speedboat Surfing, Diving, Snorkeling, Cooking Class, Glamping, Motorcycling, Strawberry Picking, Professional Photo Shoot, Body Relaxation SPA, Night Tour, Calligraphy Workshop, and more on Klook here or KKday here. Check out our blog on Ximending Shopping District here. Check out our Taipei Night Market guide here. Also be sure to check out our full guide to Taipei here. You can also check out our full travel guide to Taiwan here.
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