Mihan Market is an established Asian shopping centre located in Taipei, Taiwan, which with a large screen showcasing mainly Taiwanese fashion brands has become a main attraction in the nightlife atmosphere of Taipei. It has operated over 30 years now as a well-loved and renowned landmark in Taipei and a big part of Taipei’s nighttime scene. This place is often referred to as “The Wall Street of Taiwan” due to its numerous boutiques, shops and boutiques that line the banks of the many lanes that run through this old-fashioned shopping district. It has also played host to numerous international events and numerous film festivals too.
Taiwan expats have been known to flock to the numerous designer boutiques that line the lanes that run through Mihan Market as these shops tend to be frequented by expats who are looking to purchase new clothes or accessories to complete their changing wardrobe. New stores tend to open up almost every week in this highly populated area as they try to lure customers from the many different restaurants, bars and clubs that are dotted around the district. Many of the new stores will also feature popular local Taiwanese bands and acts as they attempt to tap into the mass market of the younger Taiwanese that are becoming increasingly popular with the western world due to their successful Taiwanese girl band fame. These popular acts tend to play popular music which is often influenced by western music although the lyrics are usually made to resemble their own.
If you are considering venturing into Mihan Market in Taiwan during the hot summer months, there are a number of things that you need to think about before you begin your journey. The market is quite often crowded and can get quite noisy especially at evening, so if you enjoy live music and dancing then this may not be the right place for you. However, if you prefer quiet shopping and street food then this market is perfect for you.