10 Best Places to Go Shopping in Yilan

Luodong Night Market in Luodong Township of Yilan County encompasses the prime sections in Luodong, including Xingdong Road, Minquan Road, Minsheng Road, Zhongshan Park, and Gongyuan Road. It is a primary place where locals go for food, clothing, accommodation, transportation, education and entertainment. Luodong Night Market and the many shops nearby form a sophisticated and prosperous business district, which receives bustling crowds at night. 

After tasting some delicious snacks, you can shop at the various stores, such as brand stores, fashion clothing stores, pastry shops, as well as stores for agricultural products. With tourism flourishing in Yilan, Luodong Night Market attracts a massive influx of visitors, driving business development of this area. Travellers are sure to enjoy themselves here eating and shopping, as well as leaving with armfuls of shopping bags.

If you live in Yilan city centre, Dongmen Night Market is a good place to hang out at night. Situated in a prime location with countless shops and stalls, this night market has become a common shopping place for locals. The market is conveniently only a 5-minute walk from Yilan Railway Station. On the way from the railway station to the Night Market, you can see many traditional Yilan shops offering clothes, hardware, stationery, groceries and fruits. 

These old stores have relatable characters and a rich Yilan style. In addition to all kinds of groceries, Dongmen Night Market also has many food stalls offering agricultural products, fresh fruits and local ingredients at affordable prices. You don't have to pay too much to get the pleasure of shopping and taking home bags full of goods.

Luna Plaza on Minquan Road in Yilan City is the largest department store in Yilan with a total area of 82,000 square metres. The complex includes a luxury hotel, a cinema, a large supermarket and a shopping mall, making it a good option for Yilan residents to spend their holidays. Shopping malls in the Luna Plaza sell brands from all over the world, including makeup, clothing, sporting goods, books, and kitchen utensils. Well-planned floors and convenient passageways easily lead tourists to where they want to go. 

Luna Plaza can satisfy the needs of the whole family to get a new look from head to toe. Sophisticated parking services enable you to find a parking space quickly. There are also many restaurants within the plaza offering fine dishes from different countries at any time. This plaza can meet all your needs for both shopping and dining.

Nanfangao Tourist Fish Market is a very popular destination in Yilan as people generally visit the county for local freshly caught seafood. Nanfangao Tourist Fish Market is also known as Nanning Fish Market and is located beside a port where many fishermen sell a dazzling variety of their catches. You can ask about what's on offer, their cooking methods and even how they taste. With advice from the vendors, you will be sure to pick up some delicious fresh seafood. 

The seafood at the fish market are sold at a wholesale price, so you don't have to pay too much to get a lot of fresh fish that's just caught from the ocean. Cooking services are also available. After buying fish, octopi, or shrimp, you can ask the vendors to cook them for you and enjoy some exquisite seafood right on site.

Driving to Daxi Fish Market is part of the experience, as you'll be impressed by the beautiful scene along Binhai Road and the magnificent ocean view. The market is close to the Toucheng intersection. After 2pm, fishing boats come back with their fresh catch and begin unloading and marketing them directly at the port – the quiet fishing port will then erupt with activity. It is very interesting to see all the various fish piled up on the ground. Local restaurant owners are always trading here, but visitors can also purchase seafood. 

The newly arrived fish in the market is sure to be fresh and sold lower than the market price. Buying seafood in Daxi Fish Market is very interesting. It's great fun to just observe the fishmongers processing the fish and negotiating prices with buyers. There are no refrigerators to preserve the seafood, so if you just stop for a short time, you can enjoy grilled fish and shrimp offered on-site.

Suao Cold Spring is a truly rare natural spring and a big driving force behind the prosperous development of Suao Shopping District and the broader Suao Township. If you have come to Suao for a cold spring foot bath, don't leave right away afterwards. We advise you to go for a walk in the Suao Shopping District where you can find more entertainment in dozens of stylish shops. 

In Suao Shopping District, visitors are able to buy souvenirs and specialities related to Suao Cold Spring, such as yokan and ramune, which are made from the cold spring water. They'll be great mementoes of the cold spring experience once you get home. Suao yokan is made from the cold spring water. The unique water brings a distinct flavour to this local speciality. The dessert has a rich taste enjoyed by people of all ages. If you are a lover of yokan, be sure to buy some. In addition to specialities, there are many handicraft shops owned by local craftsmen, selling exquisite traditional crafts such as decorations made from silk threads and clogs.