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What kind of gifts do you give to Taiwanese?
Typically appreciated gifts are food, such as a nice food basket, or a bottle of high-quality alcohol. For special occasions such as weddings, giving red envelopes filled with money is favourable. Avoid giving a gift that is made in Taiwan as it may be seen as offensive.
What are good souvenirs from Taiwan?
10 best souvenirs to bring back from Taipei
- Pineapple Cakes (鳳梨酥)
- Oolong Tea (烏龍茶)
- Mini Sky Lanterns (小天燈)
- Taiwanese Glove Puppets (布袋戲偶)
- Chinese Knots (中國結)
- Chinese Paintings (國畫)
- Oil Paper Umbrellas (油紙傘)
- Jade (玉)
What can I bring home from Taiwan?
10 Ultimate Taiwan Snacks You Need To Bring Home
- Kuai Che Pork Paper. Source.
- Zeng Noodles. Source.
- Sugar and Spice Nougat. Source.
- Chia Te Pineapple Cake. Source.
- Ali Mountain (Alishan) Tea. Source.
- Sun Biscuit. Source.
- Taiwanese Fruit Jelly. Source.
- Taiwanese Honey Layer Cakes from Amo Cakes. Source.
How do Taiwanese celebrate birthday?
At birthday celebrations, traditionally the host and the guests will have birthday noodles and steamed Longevity Peach Buns. Now, at birthday parties, you will see birthday noodles, birthday buns, and there will also be happy birthday songs, birthday cake, and candle blowing.
What should you buy in Taipei?
While you’re at it, make sure to check out these must-buy Taipei souvenirs for bringing home and keeping the memories alive!…Tasty Taipei souvenirs reminiscent of Taiwan’s flavours
- Pineapple cake. Image credit: Danielle Uy.
- Nougat bars. Image credit: Sugar & Spice.
- Loose-leaf oolong tea.
- Mochi.
- Castella sponge cake.
Are gadgets cheap in Taiwan?
Electronic Gadgets Depending on where you come from, electronics in Taiwan are either dirt cheap or luxuriously expensive. But Taiwan does have an array of cheap electronic components such as USBs and powerbanks.
What can you buy in Taipei supermarket?
Shopping in Taiwan: Food Souvenirs to Buy from the Supermarket
- Tea leaves. Image credit: 胤李
- Instant noodles. Image credit: Chia Ying Yang.
- Pineapple cakes. Image credit: SunnyHills.
- Taiwanese nougats. Image credit: Sugar & Spice 糖村
- Dried shredded squid. Image credit: 新東陽
- Crispy pork paper. Image credit: 江記
- Imei mini puffs.
How do you show respect in Taiwan?
Business Culture and Etiquette in Taiwan
- A handshake is the common greeting.
- Handshakes are not as firm as in many other countries.
- Men should wait for a woman to extend her hand.
- Many Taiwanese lower their eyes during the greeting as a sign of respect.
- Greet or introduce the most important person first.
What to bring home from Taiwan as a gift?
A jade bracelet or lucky jade charm is just the gift to bring home to a loved one. Paper umbrellas and lanterns are such affordable gifts that travelers often buy them in large quantities before they leave Taiwan.
What are the best things to do in Taiwan?
Jade is a massive part of Taiwanese culture with many locals wearing bracelets and necklaces. For something extra special try a beautifully carved piece from the range available at the Taiwan Cultural Creative Gift Centre. One of Taiwan’s favorite snacks is the pineapple cake, and Sunny Hills are often considered the best of the best.
What are the most popular souvenir items in Taiwan?
Another local treat that is incredibly popular as a souvenir item, mochi are small chewy balls of glutinous rice that contain a wide variety of fillings. Tzen Chi Mochi is the most famous local maker and definitely the one to look out for. This beautiful map is created using the Mandarin names of the most popular places in Taiwan.
Where to buy alcohol in Taiwan?
Alcohol is big business in Taiwan, but there’s not much chance that you’ll be able to squeeze too many of the trendy craft beers into your case. However, you can buy small bottles of plum wine or rice wine at liquor stores everywhere. Just make sure you check the alcohol content as some of them are incredibly strong.