10 Best Places to Go Shopping in Pingtung

Taiwan’s traditional markets are always lively and bustling. Merchants shout and sell hard while customers try their best to haggle for the lowest price. Pingtung City West District Public Retail Market is located next to the old community "Dapu Village", which is a traditional market full of vitality. When you come here to buy vegetables and meat, don't just leave after you pay ‒ you can ask the vendor for cooking tips, and they will be more than happy to share their secret recipe with you. In recent years, Pingtung City West District Public Retail Market found itself faced with declining customer numbers. A group of young people in Pingtung therefore decided to organise arts and culture activities and roadside banquets to remind the people of Pingtung of the importance of this traditional market. Thanks to their efforts, the crowds slowly returned, and the old market has been given a new lease of life.

Container houses have sprung up in many major cities in Taiwan, and they have become a new hotspot for taking pictures. The Rainbow Container Market in Pingtung is a must-see for anyone with an interest in container buildings. The colourful and interesting shops make it a popular meeting place for young people in Pingtung. The attractive, brightly coloured containers can be found in the city's open space, stacked like the building blocks you played with as a child. The colours you see around the Rainbow Container Market are, as its name suggests, inspired by the rainbow. There's also a children's playground, where little ones can have a great time whizzing down the slide. There are plenty of coffee shops, craft shops and antique camera shops in the Rainbow Container Market. Each container houses a cutely decorated shop and a wealth of treasures waiting to be discovered.

Hooloo Market is a creative market founded by a group of young people in Pingtung. Its mission is to encourage the young people of Pingtung to return to their home towns and start their own businesses. The market provides a physical place where young entrepreneurs can set up stalls, develop business opportunities and seek partners. The location and time of Hooloo Market are not fixed. It has been held in Pingtung City, Hengchun and other places. The market has proven very successful, attracting many young professionals who come to display ceramics, leather goods, key rings and other handicrafts. Every stall is a passionate dream come to life. The market has brought new energy to the old community of Pingtung. New customers flood in while young people return to their home towns to set up studios and realise their dreams. Hooloo Market is not only a physical market, but also an online platform where young Pingtung professionals can sell their creations on the Internet, giving them access to a much wider market.

In Pingtung you can savour delicious seafood every day. If you want to buy some fresh catches to take home, Donggang Huaqiao Market is a must-visit. Donggang is a very busy fishing port. Each day, ships carry back freshly caught bluefin tuna, sakura shrimp and sailfish, which you can buy at Donggang Huaqiao Market. Donggang Huaqiao Market, also known as Donggang Fish Market, is home to many seafood vendors. Here, you can purchase many of the fish that you'll see at general markets as well as plenty of rare fish. If you are not sure how to cook your seafood you can always ask the seller, who will be happy to share their favourite recipes with you. You can also buy a wide range of quality fresh seafood products here, such as oden, fish floss and fish balls.

Most people visit Little Liuqiu for the blue sea and sky, but did you know that there's also a duty-free shop? Profond Duty Free Shop is located next to Baishawei Fishing Harbor, and its interior looks exactly like that of a duty-free shop at an international airport. There's an extensive range of products catering to all tastes, including cosmetics, fragrance, brand boutiques, tobacco and alcohol, local and speciality products, Little Liuqiu souvenirs, and much more. Since this is a duty-free shop, it's only available to travellers leaving Little Liuqiu. Please also remember to finish your shopping 1 hour before departure. If you're not leaving on the same day, you can pre-purchase and present your receipt to collect the products you ordered on the day you leave the country. On the 2nd floor of Little Liuqiu Profond Duty Free Shop there's an observation deck offering incredible views of the ocean, so you can take in the breathtaking scenery as you shop.