Starting from the end of January to the beginning of February just before the Chinese New Year goes the busiest shopping of the year, the Chinese New Year Shopping. Mostly the New Year shopping Streets are located in the old town of the city such as Dihua Street, Daciaotou, and Huayin Street. It is this time of the year when these shops which provides traditional merchandise becomes busier than ever. And visiting the traditional shopping streets is the one of the best way to experience the Chinese New Year spirit.

This year, the Taipei Chinese New Year Shopping Streets includes renowned shopping districts including Daciaotou, Yuanlin St., Taipei Railway Station, Zhaoyang, Aikuo E. Rd., Dihua St., Ninxia, Huayin St., Ximending, Ronbing St., Yuanling St., and Siping S. Every shopping street offers unique theme and merchandise, each and every shopping streets distinguishes from others.

--2016 Taipei Shopping Street Dates--
Daciaotou Shopping St.：Jan 1 – Feb 6
Siping Shopping St.：Jan 16 – Feb 22
Yuanlin Shopping St.：Jan 29 – Feb 6
Taipei Railway Station：Jan 23 – Feb 6
Dihua Street St.：Jan 23 – Feb 6
Zhaoyang Shopping St.：Jan 11 – Feb 5
Huayin St. Shopping St.：Jan 17 – Feb 6
Aikuo e. Rd. Shopping St.：Until Feb 29
Ninxia Shopping St.：Jan21 – Feb 14
Ronbing Shopping St.：Jan 30 – Feb 7

As mentioned above, the shopping streets are usually located in the old town of the city. It is also a great chance to admire the old streets and the history through these streets. Taipei City Hall often holds events and activity during this time of the year. The transportation has improved significantly over the past few years. Visiting the old street like Dihua Street is now simple and easy. The Youbikes set up around Taipei can be a great way to explore the old streets.

Info on old streets and shopping streets of Taiwan:
http://www.travelking.com.tw/eng/tourguide/taiwanoldstreets/
Chinese New Year Travel Info:
http://www.travelking.com.tw/eng/tourguide/chinesenewyear/