Taipei City Government

The Department of Economic Development announced that the renovation of the third floor of Yongle Market in Datong District has completed after 9 months of working. The facility is Taiwan’s most vibrant wholesale market for cloth and fabric.
 
The overhaul project cost a total of NT$60 million and is jointly funded by both the Market Administration Office and the Self-governing Association of Yongle Fabric Market. In addition to renovating the dated appearance of the floor, constructions also renewed pipelines, air-condition facility, and powerlines to strengthen the safety of the marketplace.
 
Dadaocheng has been an important hub of international commerce since the Japanese colonial period. Shipments of locally produced oil, rice, sugar cane, dye, tea, and camphor travel to destinations around the world.
 
Among the merchandise, clothing and fabric used to rank on top of the list, with Yongle Market being the most well-known as the place to go for fabric wholesale. However, with the global trend shifting from bespoke garments to affordable clothing, the majority of customers of the market also underwent changes as well.
 
Established in 1985, the fabric marketplace on the third floor of the building is known for quality fabric with an affordable price. Customers can also acquire products such as tailor-made curtains and bed sheets, while many celebrities and cosplayers consult experienced weavers to create the clothing they need. Bravo’s costume is also the work of the master craftsmen at Yongle Market.