Taipei City Government

Department of Information and Tourism (TPEDOIT) announced that a wide range of “city image” themed merchandise is now available at the Taipei Souvenir Shop near West Gate on the ground floor of City Hall.
According to Information and Tourism Commissioner Chien Yu-yen, developing exquisite and unique products that reflect a city’s characteristics has become a global trend to promote tourism. The new collection of Taipei-themed creative products present the capital’s historical and cultural charms while capturing the city’s vivid diversity.
The 2016 collection includes goods with illustrations of Taipei City Walls such as Xiaonanmen flip-flops, Ximen jigsaw puzzles, Beimen magnets, Beimen LEGO toy bricks, ass well as Dadaocheng backpacks, Taipei satchels, and Taipei Impression chocolate.
What’s noteworthy is that the Taipei Impression chocolate features packs of chocolate in wrapping paper with themes highlighting cityscape paintings from the collection of Taipei Fine Arts Museum. By incorporating an artistic flavor into the souvenir, the city government seeks to leave a lasting impression on visitors.
Other items of merchandise for sale include the much sought-after 2016 calendar, Bee bags and towel sets launched on Double Ten Day, as well as a series of exclusive products inspired by the style of Mayor Ko Wen-je.
To learn more about what’s on offer at Taipei Souvenir Shop, please visit www.travel.taipei (Chinese) or call 1999 Citizen Hotline, Ext. 8627. The shop opens 9 AM to 5 PM, Monday to Sunday.