Dihua Street, Dadaocheng

Dihua Street spans over two kilometers of century-old trading heritage, offering an unmatched sensory journey through dried goods, fabrics, and traditional Chinese medicine from family-run vendors. Unlike #2 Eslite’s modern curation, this historic thoroughfare preserves authentic recipes and specialty herbs passed down through four generations, with 85% of shops still operated by original families. Visitors can find premium dried scallops at 30% cheaper than the average city market, thanks to direct sourcing from local suppliers. The street’s annual Lunar New Year market draws 1.5 million shoppers in one month, proving its enduring relevance as a living museum of Taiwanese commerce.