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{"found_url":"https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide\/","crawl_time":1775896054,"first_indexed_time":1737112633,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,taiwanderers!\/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide\/ s443","src_root_hash":"13045300308981599583","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"30 Best Souvenirs To Buy In Taiwan 2026 Guide - Taiwanderers","meta_descriptions":["Guide to everything you need to know about the best Taiwanese souvenirs, gifts or pasalubong to buy when visiting Taiwan"],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"No trip to Taiwan is complete without some form of Taiwan souvenir to take home, from tasty treats like pineapple cake to more lasting treasures like a Taiwan tea set or\n‘gaji’ bag.\nBe it cool ceramics from Yingge to top Taiwan tech and cheap consumables from\nSyntrend Creative Park Mall,\nthere are super Taiwan souvenirs for you to take home alongside your photos and magical memories.\nAnd for our Filipino readers, we know how much you love your Taiwan pasalubong (souvenirs) so enjoy!\nHere is our guide to Taiwan souvenir shopping with gifts to suit all budgets and tastes (quite literally).\nThis article was originally published on 17 January 2025\n.\nYou might like –\nBest places to buy souvenirs in Taipei >\nTable of Contents\nThe best Taiwan souvenirs \/ Pasalubong to take home\n1. Shiba Says souvenirs\n2. Striped Taiwan market \/ shopping bag (“Ga Ji Dai”)\n3. Taiwan Pineapple Cake\n4. Taiwan Rice \/ Mochi Cakes\n5. Wooderful Life\n6. Taiwan ink stamps\n7. Din Tai Fung merchandise\n8. Loose leaf Taiwan tea\n9. Bugcat Capoo\n10. Taipei 101 gifts\n11. Cute drinks carriers\n12. Taipei’s Wonky Post Box souvenirs\n13. Mini Lanterns\n14. Kavalan Whisky\n15. Jade jewellery\n16. ORINGO leather shoes\n17. Fun Taiwan t-Shirt or clothing\n18. Regional Taiwan Snacks\n19. Your own handmade Taiwan incense sticks\n20. Studio Ghibli merchandise\n21. Taiwanese food sheet face masks\n22. Taiwan beer merchandise\n23. Taiwanese Chips and ‘Good Luck’ snacks\n24. Ceramics from Yingge\n25. Starbucks mugs\n26. TOMICA Taiwan Exclusive – Chun Shui Tang Bubble Tea Car\n27. Hello Kitty Taiwan\n28. Personalised Stamps \/ Commemorative Stamps\n29. Unusual Taiwan potato chip flavours\nOur final Taiwan souvenir and ultimate Taipei gift \/ pasalubong\n30. Get a Taiwan tattoo\nFound this best pasalubong \/ souvenirs in Taiwan article helpful?\nThe best Taiwan souvenirs \/ Pasalubong to take home\n1. Shiba Says souvenirs\nShiba Says is Taiwanese cartoon character with over 1 million followers on Instagram.\nAs well as featuring on all of the Taipei Metro public safety videos, you’ll see lots of Shiba Say souvenirs, from cute keyrings to birthday magnets.\n2. Striped Taiwan market \/ shopping bag (“Ga Ji Dai”)\nYou will see these red, green, white and blue striped shopping\n‘Gaji’ bags\nall over Taiwan, used to carry goods by locals and tourists.\nAmazingly, they are so iconic, we’ve also seen Taiwan striped shopping bags in magnet form, on cards and a whole array of other market bag merchandise.\nRead more in our guide to Taiwan’s striped shopping bag >\nBuy a Ga Ji Dai striped bag on Amazon >\nStriped bag in coin purse form\nYou might like –\nOur travellers guide to the Taiwan Receipt Lottery, ‘free’ to enter with most souvenir purchases\n3. Taiwan Pineapple Cake\nTaiwan’s classic\npineapple cake\nis a decadent dessert that is a regular topic of conversation in our\nFacebook Taiwan Travel Tips (TTT) group\n– many believe\nSunnyhills\npineapple cake or\nChia Te Baker\ny to be the best but others have said\nPan’s Cake\nand\nSuntone\n.\nThis big debate sounds like a great excuse to try plenty of Taiwan pineapple cakes!\nThis is possibly the most popular Taiwan food souvenir to take home as it is uniquely Taiwanese and something you are allowed to take back home through customs. Pineapple cake is also pasalubong perfection for Filipinos.\nRead more about the best pineapple cakes in Taiwan as voted for by our Taiwan Facebook group >\nPurchase ChiaTe pineapple cakes on Amazon >\n4. Taiwan Rice \/ Mochi Cakes\nPineapple cakes not your thing? I (Neil) am not a fan so for a tasty alternative snack that you can take home, try some flavoured Taiwan rice-cakes (‘mi gao’) and mochi balls available in various flavours.\n5. Wooderful Life\nA quick mention of one of the most beautiful toy shops in Taiwan, Wooderful Life – they have branches across Taipei (and Taiwan) including a store at the famous\nRed House\nin\nXimending.\nWooderful Life is a Taiwanese chain of wooden toy shops that produce the most incredible and intricate gifts such as music boxes, wooden puppets and traditional toys.\n6. Taiwan ink stamps\nCollecting stamps around Taiwan’s various attractions and Metro stations is one of the most fun things to do in Taiwan (and free!).\nPopular with kids, Taiwan ink stamps are also one of the most popular areas of discussion in our\nFacebook Taiwan Travel Tips (TTT) group\n.\nPossibly as a fun Taiwan souvenir for yourself, there are even special stamp books and notepads you can buy so you can keep your stamp collection safe, ready to take home.\nThere are lots of places where you can buy beautiful stamp books – popular locations in Taipei include one of the gift shops on the top floor of\nRed House in Ximending,\nChiang Kai Shek Memorial Hall gift-shop plus the Taipei 101 gift-shop. Alternatively you can\npurchase a stamp book on Amazon such as this one >\n7. Din Tai Fung merchandise\nTaiwan’s tasty xiao long bao \/ dumpling chain has lots of fans around the world so it is no small wonder they have their own merchandise range.\nBehold ‘Bao Bao’, the Din Tai Fung mascot! For any Din Tai Fung devotees, the tasty Taiwan dumpling restaurant has a huge range of cute merchandise.\nAs well as plushies, toys and stationery, DTF also has its own line of pineapple cakes & butter cookies to take home.\nCheck out our guide to dining at Din Tai Fung in Taiwan >\nWe’ve also seen the bobble head doll available on Amazon >\n8. Loose leaf Taiwan tea\nPopular across Taiwan, the famous loose leaf tea is a popular purchase from tea-growing regions like Pinglin and Alishan – plus closer to Taipei, Maokong has a huge collection of tea houses that have sealed bags to take home.\nCheck out this Pinglin tea culture and Maokong day tour from Taipei >\nCheck out the range of Taiwan tea on Amazon >\n9. Bugcat Capoo\nBugcat Capoo (貓貓蟲咖波) is one of the most popular Taiwan cartoon characters, a cute cross between a blue cat and a bug, created by Taiwan illustrator Yara (亞拉).\nBugcat Capoo has over 1.6 million followers on Instagram and has lots of merchandise to collect plus gift shops like this\nBugcat Capoo House in Taichung\nor a\nBugcat Capoo themed 7-Eleven\nin\nXinyi Taipei.\nYou can buy so many Bugcat Capoo branded gifts from ink stamps to motorcycle helmets – one of the cutest Taiwan souvenirs you will ever find!\nBugcat Capoo 7-Eleven themed store\n10. Taipei 101 gifts\nLikely Taiwan’s most iconic building, Taipei 101 isn’t short on its own souvenirs – you can even get Taipei 101 shaped water bottles, tea bags, jigsaw puzzles plus building block sets.\nThey’ve even created a cute cartoon character, Damper Baby, out of their famous Taipei 101 ‘mass damper’, a huge ball which helps with earthquake resistance. So for a very quirky Taipei souvenir, head up\nTaipei 101.\nYou might like our\nguide to the best Taipei 101 viewpoints\nor our guide to\nTaiwan’s highest cafe, Simple Kaffa Sola, atop Taipei 101.\n11. Cute drinks carriers\nAn inexpensive but very practical gift, you’ll see people using patterned drink carriers all over Taiwan.\nShop around at the\nTaiwan night markets\nand you’ll find them as cheap as NT$20 for sturdy drink carriers with cute cartoon characters.\n12. Taipei’s Wonky Post Box souvenirs\nSpecial delivery – meet the most famous wonky post boxes in Taiwan, ‘Little Red’ & ‘Little Green’!\nIn 2015, typhoon Soudelour devastated Taiwan, including bending these postboxes in downtown Taipei.\nAfter the storms, these two tough mailboxes featured on the local news and locals began to take pictures & selfies with them.\nSuch is their popularity, you can buy everything from Taipei wonky post box stickers to building block sets.\nCheck out our weird, wonderful and unusual things to do in Taipei guide >\n13. Mini Lanterns\nTaiwan is renowned for its lantern festivals like the\nTaipei Lantern festival\nand the annual Taiwan lantern festival, plus a popular activity is to release lanterns from Shifen Old Street along the\nPingxi Line\n, an\neasy day-trip from Taipei.\nYou’ll find mini lanterns available to take home in lots of gift shops particularly around Ximending costing around  NT$75 per tiny lantern – some even light up with mini LEDs.\n14. Kavalan Whisky\nCheers \/ ganbei to Taiwan’s most famous whiskey,\nKavalan\nlocated in Yuanshin, Yilan County. \nKavalan Whiskey only started brewing in 2005 and has already won over 200 awards globally – in that relatively short-time, it has become Taiwan’s best known premium whiskey brand.\nWe visited the Kavalan Whisky distillery in\nYilan\nin early 2026 to blend our own unique whisky based on our tastes – this is a treat for curious travellers or seasoned whisky connoisseurs.\nIt also has a well stocked Kavalan souvenir shop and prices are also very reasonable, including whisky and their sister brand Buckskin beer – we decided to enjoy our own brand of whisky in style by purchasing Kavalan whisky glasses and wooden coasters.\nMake a trip to the source in Yilan County or stock up at the airport – the Taiwan duty free liquor allowance is 1 liter per traveller over 20 years of age.\nBook this\nprivate Taiwan Kavalan Whiskey tour on Viator\nor this\nprivate Kavalan Whiskey tour on Get Your Guide.\nRead about our visit to Kavalan Distillery in Yilan >\n15. Jade jewellery\nA ‘gem’ of a Taipei weekend market,\nJianguo Jade Market and Holiday Flower Market\n(建國玉市) takes place every Saturday and Sunday in Taipei’s Da’an District.\nVisit the jade market to see thousands of gems and jewels on display.\nHere is our Jianguo Jade Market guide >\n16. ORINGO leather shoes\nFor a Taiwan fashion fix and stylish souvenir, pay a visit to one of ORINGO’s five stores – famous for their Taiwanese handcrafted footwear plus their chic accessories like handbags, belts and socks, ORINGO have five stores in Taiwan; three in Taipei and two in\nTaichung\n.\nORINGO is an award winning Taiwanese handcrafted footwear and lifestyle brand that celebrates its 20th anniversary this year – we opted for some women’s Chelsea Boots in black and elastic sided men’s half brogues in brown, plus some leather closed toe slippers (which get even more comfortable the more you wear them).\nWe visited and took these photos at ORINGO Dongmen near\nYongkang Street\nin Taipei, a beautiful boutique to browse with very attentive staff.\nWe should also mention the ORINGO packaging is rather neat if you want to take your stylish souvenirs home safely to wear as a lasting memory of your Taiwan trip.\nCheck out the full ORINGO Taiwan shoewear range here >\n17. Fun Taiwan t-Shirt or clothing\nThere are lots of fun t-shirts to buy in Taipei and Taiwan featuring characters like Taiwan’s Oh Bear or Shiba.\nOne of the most popular t-shirts found by one of our Taiwan Facebook group members is this ‘Taiwan Not Thailand’ t-shirt which was bought at\nHuashan 1914 Creative Park.\nImage credit: Julie Dochowtn\nFor good quality and inexpensive clothes to take back home, try Taiwan’s\nNET\nclothing store, which is a bit like Taiwan’s answer to UNIQLO but way cheaper.\nThey have branches all across Taiwan including a big NET store in Ximending.\n18. Regional Taiwan Snacks\nYou’ll find snacks from all over Taiwan in larger gift shops or\nTaiwan supermarkets.\nFor instance,\nCarrefour\nXimending has two aisles dedicated to food and drink from Taiwan’s regions.\nWe spotted snacks and supplies from\nJiufen\n, Yehliu, Yilan, Chiayi and\nTaichung\nlike Fu Yuan peanut butter egg rolls and blissful bubble tea.\nLike our content?\nCheck out our Asia Facebook pages for inspiring photos and videos:\nSouth Korea >\nJapan >\nThailand >\n19. Your own handmade Taiwan incense sticks\nFor a unique and ‘scent-sational’ souvenir from Taipei, take a fun and fragrance-filled workshop in Taipei’s\nGongguan neighbourhood\n.\nHosted by our \nTaiwan Travel Tips Facebook group \nmember Michael whose family have been making incense for over 70 years, this is a two hour hands-on scent session combined with snacks and an interesting intro to incense.\nWe joined Michael in his family’s store for a wonderful workshop where we got to learn about traditional Taiwanese incense and how to make and blend it ourselves.\nChoosing from a base of sandalwood or agarwood, we combined the ingredients based on our own scent preferences before making our very own incense ‘paste’ which soon dries so you can take it home.\nMichael is a great host and he also gave us lots of local insights and Taipei tips. For a very ‘incense’ session combined with tea and old school snacks, \ncheck out the Taiwan Incense Workshop >\nPrices start from NT$800.\n20. Studio Ghibli merchandise\nAll aboard the ‘cat-bus’ in Taiwan!\nDid you know there are 10 Studio Ghibli stores in Taiwan (called ‘Donguri Republic’), with mountains of Princess Mononoke merchandise, shedloads of Spirited Away souvenirs and tonnes of Totoro gifts?\nXinyi’s Donguri Republic \/ Studio Ghibli Taipei store is located on the top floor of Shin Kong Mitsukoshi Taipei Xinyi Place A8, handily next door to a huge children’s outdoor play area (which is incidentally is one of the\nbest things to do in Taipei with kids\n).\nBetter still, there is something to suit all budgets from glorious Studio Ghibli gachapon to huge plushies. The Xinyi Donguri Republic store even has a huge recreation of the My Neighbour Totoro cat bus which you can pose with and even go inside!\nYou can also find Studio Ghibli merchandise in many Taiwan gift shops, especially in Jiufen.\nCheck out all the Studio Ghibli merchandise on Amazon >\n21. Taiwanese food sheet face masks\nAvailable to buy in the chain store Watsons Taiwan, this is a rather freaky face mask collection that has Taiwanese food fragrances – that is right, you can buy a fried chicken face mask in Taiwan!\nThis Watson’s Taiwan food face mask range retails at NT$299 for five masks (although we bought some on sale for NT$119 in early 2026) and the face mask flavors include papaya milk, bubble milk tea, starfruit juice, mango iced snow flake, Taiwanese fried chicken, braised pork rice or pork ribs stewed in medicinal herbs.\n22. Taiwan beer merchandise\nAlthough we are partial to\nTaiwan craft beer bars\n, there is a big market for Taiwan Beer souvenirs from cool clocks made out of compressed glass bottles to super cute beer can stickers.\nOther malt merchandise includes Taiwan Beer themed tote-bags (perfect for carrying a 6 pack) plus cute can keyrings and fridge magnets. Cheers \/ Ganbei!\nTaiwanderers tip –\nsometimes in Taiwan convenience stores like\n7-Eleven Taiwan\n, we’ve seen Taiwan Beer offers like buy 6 cans and get a free souvenir glass or bag. So buy big to get free gifts. You’re welcome – with the money you’ve saved with this tip,\nwhy not buy us a beer?\n23. Taiwanese Chips and ‘Good Luck’ snacks\nTake home some Taiwanese potato chips – you’ll find dozens of snacks to buy as souvenirs; from shrimp crisps to oyster omelette flavor potato chips.\nPerhaps the most famous is\nKuai Kuai Coconut Corn Puffs 乖乖\nfamous as being Taiwan’s good luck snack. Amazingly, the corn puff packets feature in many workplaces as a charm placed around computers or technology to stop them breaking; they are a popular temple offering too.\nFind out more about Taiwan’s Kuai Kuai Coconut Corn Puffs 乖乖 >\nTaiwanderers Tip –\nif you want to try lots of Taiwan snacks, we found Carrefour had loads of inexpensive selection bags of Taiwan chips, where you could get 8 mini packets of different flavours for around only NT$50.\n24. Ceramics from Yingge\nA 30 minute train from Taipei Main Station brings you to Yingge, Taipei’s Ceramics Capital.\nFamous for all of its pottery workshops and ceramic manufacturers, Yingge has a traditional Old Street plus several massive new museums.\nA great place to buy unique Taiwan souvenirs like local pottery, there are even glass blowing centers in Yingge where you can ‘blow your own’.\nWe’d rate Yingge as one of the\nbest day-trips from Taipei >\nTaiwanderers Email Newsletter!\nFor travel tips and fun news, make sure you subscribe to our Taiwanderers Taiwan Travel Tips email newsletter!\nClick here to sign up\n(you can unsubscribe at any time)\n25. Starbucks mugs\nLove it or loathe it, there is no denying there is a big market for\ncollectible Starbucks mugs\nand cups from around the world and Taiwan is no different.\nSuch is the demand, many travellers earn a side income by taking orders for Starbucks cups to take back home.\nStarbucks Taiwan releases several series a year, from sakura \/ cherry blossom themed cups to Lunar New Year mugs and cute Starbucks bear plushies (or bear keyrings, if you are packing light).\nAnd of course you can buy Starbucks mugs in Taiwan from each of the main regions, including a\nSun Moon Lake\n,\nKaohsiung\n,\nTaichung\nplus several more.\nRead more about Taiwan Starbucks mugs >\nYou might like –\nBest places to buy souvenirs in Taipei >\n26. TOMICA Taiwan Exclusive – Chun Shui Tang Bubble Tea Car\nWe’ve always been BIG fans of TOMICA, the collectible toy car company originally from Japan.\nA member of our\nTaiwan Travel Tips (TTT) Facebook group\nalerted us to a new Chun Shui Tang bubble tea car that TOMICA launched in Taiwan in late 2024 – there is also a miniature bubble tea store you can buy with it too.\nImage from Tomica Wiki\nAn excellent Taiwan souvenir for children (or big kids like us) – we’d also recommend a visit to the original Chun Shui Tang in\nTaichung.\nDid you know there is also a Taiwan TOMICA\nthemed 7-Eleven in Kaohsiung\ntoo?\nImage from Tomica Wiki\n27. Hello Kitty Taiwan\nOK, so we know literally everywhere in the world has Hello Kitty merchandise but there is also lots of exclusive\nHello Kitty Taiwan\nmerchandise, available in convenience stores like\n7-Eleven\nplus special Sanrio stores like the one in Terminal 2 of Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport.\nOn our latest trip, we spotted lots of Hello Kitty merchandise in a gift shop along\nDihua Street\nselling Hello Kitty Taiwan screen wipes, stickers and fabric pouches.\nYou might like our Hello Kitty things to do in Taiwan article >\n28. Personalised Stamps \/ Commemorative Stamps\nIf you’d like to take back home your very own Taiwan stamp, there are various ways to create your own personalized stamp block.\nSome stations and malls have vending machines where you can create your own stamps – or there are special shops like Ri Xing Type Foundry near Zhongshan MRT station in Taipei.\nHere you can create your own customised stamp in English or traditional Chinese letters and you can create your own stamps for less than NT$360 including a case.\nFind Ri Xing Type Foundry on Google Maps here >\n29. Unusual Taiwan potato chip flavours\nOne of the most popular topics of conversation in our\nTaiwan Travel Tips (TTT) Facebook group\nis all the unusual crisp \/ potato chip flavors you can find in\nTaiwan convenience stores\nlike\n7-Eleven\n– this makes for a unique and ultimately cheap souvenir!\nPerhaps the most viral unusual potato chip has to be the Taiwan Doritos Century Egg crisps, which sold out – these black Dorito chips are famously stinky but strangely satisfying.\nWe also LOVE the Doritos coriander chips in Taiwan – we even got them served to us in a swanky award-winning cocktail bar in Taipei’s East district, such is their popularity right now.\nOther unusual and interesting crisp and potato chip flavors in Taiwan include beef noodle soup, beer, stinky tofu, Taiwanese sausage, scallion pancake, peanut + coriander plus many MANY more.\nPlease note many chip flavors are seasonal \/ limited edition but new interesting potato chip flavors are released in Taiwan all the time.\nOur final Taiwan souvenir and ultimate Taipei gift \/ pasalubong\n30. Get a Taiwan tattoo\nIf you want a more lasting unusual souvenir from Taipei, you could always head to Tattoo Street in Ximending.\nThere are several tattoo shops located in one covered lane, all of which have tattoo ‘menu boards’ outside.\nTo find Tattoo Street in Ximending, just keep an eye out for the huge golden statue (a bit like a giant Oscar statue) that is holding a massive tattoo needle – quite the unique Taipei tourist attraction!\nFound this best pasalubong \/ souvenirs in Taiwan article helpful?\nSupport us on Ko-fi! >\nDid you enjoy our\n \nTaiwan souvenirs \/ pasalubong article? 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Travelling with kids? **[Check out our Taipei For Kids eBook \\>](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/shop\/)**\n\nTable of Contents\n\n[Toggle](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide\/)\n\n- [The best Taiwan souvenirs \/ Pasalubong to take home](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide\/#The_best_Taiwan_souvenirs_Pasalubong_to_take_home)\n- [1\\. Shiba Says souvenirs](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide\/#1_Shiba_Says_souvenirs)\n- [2\\. Striped Taiwan market \/ shopping bag (“Ga Ji Dai”)](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide\/#2_Striped_Taiwan_market_shopping_bag_%E2%80%9CGa_Ji_Dai%E2%80%9D)\n- [3\\. Taiwan Pineapple Cake](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide\/#3_Taiwan_Pineapple_Cake)\n- [4\\. Taiwan Rice \/ Mochi Cakes](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide\/#4_Taiwan_Rice_Mochi_Cakes)\n- [5\\. Wooderful Life](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide\/#5_Wooderful_Life)\n- [6\\. Taiwan ink stamps](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide\/#6_Taiwan_ink_stamps)\n- [7\\. Din Tai Fung merchandise](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide\/#7_Din_Tai_Fung_merchandise)\n- [8\\. Loose leaf Taiwan tea](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide\/#8_Loose_leaf_Taiwan_tea)\n- [9\\. Bugcat Capoo](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide\/#9_Bugcat_Capoo)\n- [10\\. Taipei 101 gifts](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide\/#10_Taipei_101_gifts)\n- [11\\. Cute drinks carriers](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide\/#11_Cute_drinks_carriers)\n- [12\\. Taipei’s Wonky Post Box souvenirs](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide\/#12_Taipeis_Wonky_Post_Box_souvenirs)\n- [13\\. Mini Lanterns](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide\/#13_Mini_Lanterns)\n- [14\\. Kavalan Whisky](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide\/#14_Kavalan_Whisky)\n- [15\\. Jade jewellery](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide\/#15_Jade_jewellery)\n- [16\\. ORINGO leather shoes](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide\/#16_ORINGO_leather_shoes)\n- [17\\. Fun Taiwan t-Shirt or clothing](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide\/#17_Fun_Taiwan_t-Shirt_or_clothing)\n- [18\\. Regional Taiwan Snacks](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide\/#18_Regional_Taiwan_Snacks)\n- [19\\. Your own handmade Taiwan incense sticks](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide\/#19_Your_own_handmade_Taiwan_incense_sticks)\n- [20\\. Studio Ghibli merchandise](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide\/#20_Studio_Ghibli_merchandise)\n- [21\\. Taiwanese food sheet face masks](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide\/#21_Taiwanese_food_sheet_face_masks)\n- [22\\. Taiwan beer merchandise](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide\/#22_Taiwan_beer_merchandise)\n- [23\\. Taiwanese Chips and ‘Good Luck’ snacks](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide\/#23_Taiwanese_Chips_and_%E2%80%98Good_Luck_snacks)\n- [24\\. Ceramics from Yingge](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide\/#24_Ceramics_from_Yingge)\n- [25\\. Starbucks mugs](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide\/#25_Starbucks_mugs)\n- [26\\. TOMICA Taiwan Exclusive – Chun Shui Tang Bubble Tea Car](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide\/#26_TOMICA_Taiwan_Exclusive_%E2%80%93_Chun_Shui_Tang_Bubble_Tea_Car)\n- [27\\. Hello Kitty Taiwan](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide\/#27_Hello_Kitty_Taiwan)\n- [28\\. Personalised Stamps \/ Commemorative Stamps](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide\/#28_Personalised_Stamps_Commemorative_Stamps)\n- [29\\. Unusual Taiwan potato chip flavours](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide\/#29_Unusual_Taiwan_potato_chip_flavours)\n- [Our final Taiwan souvenir and ultimate Taipei gift \/ pasalubong](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide\/#Our_final_Taiwan_souvenir_and_ultimate_Taipei_gift_pasalubong)\n- [30\\. Get a Taiwan tattoo](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide\/#30_Get_a_Taiwan_tattoo)\n- [Found this best pasalubong \/ souvenirs in Taiwan article helpful?](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide\/#Found_this_best_pasalubong_souvenirs_in_Taiwan_article_helpful)\n## **The best Taiwan souvenirs \/ Pasalubong to take home**\n## **1\\. Shiba Says souvenirs**\nShiba Says is Taiwanese cartoon character with over 1 million followers on Instagram.\n\nAs well as featuring on all of the Taipei Metro public safety videos, you’ll see lots of Shiba Say souvenirs, from cute keyrings to birthday magnets.\n\n![shiba says bubble tea keyring](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)\n\n![shiba says bubble tea keyring](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)\n***\n## **2\\. Striped Taiwan market \/ shopping bag (“Ga Ji Dai”)**\nYou will see these red, green, white and blue striped shopping [‘Gaji’ bags](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/taiwan-striped-grandma-bag-ga-ji-di\/) all over Taiwan, used to carry goods by locals and tourists.\n\n![Striped Taiwan Market \/ shopping bag (\"Ga Ji Dai\")](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)\n\nAmazingly, they are so iconic, we’ve also seen Taiwan striped shopping bags in magnet form, on cards and a whole array of other market bag merchandise.\n\n[Read more in our guide to Taiwan’s striped shopping bag \\>](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/taiwan-striped-grandma-bag-ga-ji-di\/)\n\n[Buy a Ga Ji Dai striped bag on Amazon \\>](https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Original-Taiwanese-Handmade-Foldable-Mesh\/dp\/B0DKZN19DW?crid=5Q1UTLIFFYX3&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.kgToLoCn1T2Sp3tncLDoaNtfDb1yOh2_DlCqDIRhVEdMZKrqfGLthr4tW4WpmiuYJk_ZnE1hyfRx8PuOOBU47TR4txaYpxpFcxwhFXcZLiNkryEXEhgn5hZkRjMPQ314N5VezF6LXoW3GjrNgtgcly0bMuoczzxkefD6UYGwIoC36QVJKE5BeAn3wF2GCQngPI6jjVzf7MoYLUtv_99tUY99TTT5hn_MSWdIcPG6XOWsyzScwB6Y4LNkDbSI_2UlPwkHm5M05Aoj2oviVSlyxpuTvucIehAC2fkDkFG1e4k.2h0xAGQK-KRYNZTk2LUFJm-aoBSX__3p3T0rPI8aveI&dib_tag=se&keywords=taiwan+stripe+bag&qid=1753540938&sprefix=taiwan+stripe+bag%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-4&linkCode=ll1&tag=southkoreahallyu-20&linkId=e14a822a8fbfcb2b3c24a916f3df2a53&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl)\n\n![Striped Taiwan Market \/ shopping bag (\"Ga Ji Dai\") purse](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)\n\n*Striped bag in coin purse form*\n\n![Striped Taiwan Market \/ shopping bag (\"Ga Ji Dai\") magnet](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)\n***\n**You might like –** [Our travellers guide to the Taiwan Receipt Lottery, ‘free’ to enter with most souvenir purchases](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/taiwan-receipt-lottery-guide\/)\n***\n## **3\\. Taiwan Pineapple Cake**\nTaiwan’s classic [pineapple cake](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/taiwan-best-pineapple-cake\/) is a decadent dessert that is a regular topic of conversation in our [Facebook Taiwan Travel Tips (TTT) group](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/taiwantraveltips) – many believe **Sunnyhills** pineapple cake or **Chia Te Baker**y to be the best but others have said **Pan’s Cake** and **Suntone**.\n\n![Taiwan souvenir pineapple cake \/ pasalubong ](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)\n\nThis big debate sounds like a great excuse to try plenty of Taiwan pineapple cakes\\!\n\nThis is possibly the most popular Taiwan food souvenir to take home as it is uniquely Taiwanese and something you are allowed to take back home through customs. Pineapple cake is also pasalubong perfection for Filipinos.\n\n[Read more about the best pineapple cakes in Taiwan as voted for by our Taiwan Facebook group \\>](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/taiwan-best-pineapple-cake\/)\n\n[Purchase ChiaTe pineapple cakes on Amazon \\>](https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/CHIATE-Pineapple-Cake-12pcs-Taiwanese\/dp\/B07SD3PZG2?crid=QBTQPTFZMXBP&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ShytzUC0YCoUcRrLcOCeYIbxep1ecU05gYfmtMRATdVXAAlzKzp02ttkR_R98C_RvrraSuFjiqIfq4x_PVX4WVEIUZcfreYVyI2hnDE5UCh44ggstf7aH-mkIKCxN_Qh7P-k1poHlYQMtDr8HVYBjl0JVjWmKBwJIn5cex3spgVJg2iSkynOyBhQWSqL35K695wSVkzZGhoybX4osDYEu1mCTXmIDu2U2OdWT8V_0aWVfM6MpwaS_C9T2xuUzyWw41HwnxubDL-ajqNusIQD6WvpWIWDBXnqU8BDuYFMwh0.r6EaAGNNTGhjra7iTt5sVzWf_jtyADMYo9ETBETPRqU&dib_tag=se&keywords=taiwan+pineapple+cakes&qid=1753541024&sprefix=taiwan+pineapple%2Caps%2C244&sr=8-6&linkCode=ll1&tag=southkoreahallyu-20&linkId=7fe4a3cbb57da289748d758e3dd92aae&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl)\n\n![Taiwan souvenir pineapple cake chia te \/ pasalubong ](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)\n***\n## **4\\. Taiwan Rice \/ Mochi Cakes**\nPineapple cakes not your thing? I (Neil) am not a fan so for a tasty alternative snack that you can take home, try some flavoured Taiwan rice-cakes (‘mi gao’) and mochi balls available in various flavours.\n\n![Taiwan souvenir rice cake \/ pasalubong ](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)\n***\n## **5\\. Wooderful Life**\nA quick mention of one of the most beautiful toy shops in Taiwan, Wooderful Life – they have branches across Taipei (and Taiwan) including a store at the famous [Red House](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/the-red-house-taipei\/) in [Ximending.](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/ximending-taipei-things-to-do\/)\n\n![Taiwan souvenir Wooderful Life](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)\n\nWooderful Life is a Taiwanese chain of wooden toy shops that produce the most incredible and intricate gifts such as music boxes, wooden puppets and traditional toys.\n\n![Taiwan souvenir Wooderful Life](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)\n***\n## **6\\. Taiwan ink stamps**\nCollecting stamps around Taiwan’s various attractions and Metro stations is one of the most fun things to do in Taiwan (and free!).\n\n![](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)\n\nPopular with kids, Taiwan ink stamps are also one of the most popular areas of discussion in our [Facebook Taiwan Travel Tips (TTT) group](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/taiwantraveltips).\n\nPossibly as a fun Taiwan souvenir for yourself, there are even special stamp books and notepads you can buy so you can keep your stamp collection safe, ready to take home.\n\nThere are lots of places where you can buy beautiful stamp books – popular locations in Taipei include one of the gift shops on the top floor of [Red House in Ximending,](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/the-red-house-taipei\/) Chiang Kai Shek Memorial Hall gift-shop plus the Taipei 101 gift-shop. Alternatively you can [purchase a stamp book on Amazon such as this one \\>](https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Taiwan-Travel-Stamp-book-adventure\/dp\/B0F7HVV4Y1?crid=2RTSI7JBL741&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.pTvePoJR43R2oKYrzhqvaC8AQ5tRlsACzt2vDKQo4jzU5hChr3q0X3xw2hY3H9JO4R2rs76RFuaF9GR1Bz22l7oVJgkkA-ubBQzRQZTsZNziVg8BnwfuqI_SFKpa_1JIEFCYkji_3a2Vp4aUnM20j-hbFEbIanPcFrDlkKJKS9WH4eEXdwUAlvwA76asU-EdzHvaaR2TN6XT4JLlJa0oE3HRKz8ygn_-nCSa8C5owoo.ut9iMDtL9XPwOm06yh2sKP5QcPZ2ABmOh9ONHMj1ivI&dib_tag=se&keywords=Taiwan+stamp+book&qid=1753541301&sprefix=taiwan+stamp+book%2Caps%2C305&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=taiwanderers-20&linkId=da00b461e0c986bd5e5d53551f17d459&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl)\n***\n## **7\\. Din Tai Fung merchandise**\nTaiwan’s tasty xiao long bao \/ dumpling chain has lots of fans around the world so it is no small wonder they have their own merchandise range.\n\n![Taiwan souvenir din tai fung](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)\n\nBehold ‘Bao Bao’, the Din Tai Fung mascot! For any Din Tai Fung devotees, the tasty Taiwan dumpling restaurant has a huge range of cute merchandise.\n\nAs well as plushies, toys and stationery, DTF also has its own line of pineapple cakes & butter cookies to take home. [Check out our guide to dining at Din Tai Fung in Taiwan \\>](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/din-tai-fung-taiwan\/)\n\n[We’ve also seen the bobble head doll available on Amazon \\>](https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Fung-Family-Bobble-Head-Doll\/dp\/B0CG5L7DYL?crid=1ZJXQHUXJ487E&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.HCqCW-YjLLsZKtWVSncZb1C1UVzwfb8wZEABpZ-lDoRXWL7Sy4CvmSGlTbkryOY-Qv1XtAb74TTOfloMaWy2wv_D2pdAuctZ4A28bb334VF08_r_IIbN6Lk2RAQzALo-bo2ONQGifOEbp4TBlE7sGhrla9M72XeRVDln--ynmesK6AfEGRw82rREB0PU60tYpBvQ1DecBHKsPFvK57hs1TXhMAgpXQAKhVLuqg22kITGKCfSvvVyjgPsPbL9evubE3P4vGa7rSrVEvkvdGCkCKtq_6lXIdSgKLM3Uf6FKNA.NkoNIZ0GCmPl-tJs1wGCVTVIcba6DrHjEp0SosTIZoI&dib_tag=se&keywords=Din+Tai+Fung&qid=1753541434&sprefix=din+tai+fung%2Caps%2C291&sr=8-4&linkCode=ll1&tag=taiwanderers-20&linkId=9837afea87ab86ca5264b4fa6c7b66f4&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl)\n\n![Taiwan souvenir din tai fung](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)\n\n![Taiwan souvenir din tai fung \/ pasalubong ](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)\n***\n## **8\\. Loose leaf Taiwan tea**\nPopular across Taiwan, the famous loose leaf tea is a popular purchase from tea-growing regions like Pinglin and Alishan – plus closer to Taipei, Maokong has a huge collection of tea houses that have sealed bags to take home.\n\n[Check out this Pinglin tea culture and Maokong day tour from Taipei \\>](https:\/\/www.viator.com\/tours\/Taipei\/1-Day-Pinglin-and-Elephant-Mountain-Tour\/d5262-3071P45?pid=P00071423&mcid=42383&medium=link&campaign=taiwansouvenirs)\n\n[Check out the range of Taiwan tea on Amazon \\>](https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=taiwan+tea&crid=1O7GAL9LV0PPO&sprefix=taiwan+tea%2Caps%2C217&linkCode=ll2&tag=taiwanderers-20&linkId=d4c84e8a9228af1e2dcbcb326e270e48&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl)\n\n![](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)\n***\n## **9\\. Bugcat Capoo**\nBugcat Capoo (貓貓蟲咖波) is one of the most popular Taiwan cartoon characters, a cute cross between a blue cat and a bug, created by Taiwan illustrator Yara (亞拉).\n\n![](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)\n\nBugcat Capoo has over 1.6 million followers on Instagram and has lots of merchandise to collect plus gift shops like this [Bugcat Capoo House in Taichung](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/bugcat-capoo-shop-cafe-taichung-taiwan\/) or a [Bugcat Capoo themed 7-Eleven](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/bugcat-capoo-7-eleven-taipei-taiwan\/) in [Xinyi Taipei.](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/xinyi-taipei-things-to-do\/)\n\nYou can buy so many Bugcat Capoo branded gifts from ink stamps to motorcycle helmets – one of the cutest Taiwan souvenirs you will ever find\\!\n\n![Taiwan souvenir bugcat capoo](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)\n\n*Bugcat Capoo 7-Eleven themed store*\n***\n## **10\\. Taipei 101 gifts**\nLikely Taiwan’s most iconic building, Taipei 101 isn’t short on its own souvenirs – you can even get Taipei 101 shaped water bottles, tea bags, jigsaw puzzles plus building block sets.\n\n![Taiwan souvenir taipei 101 water bottle](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)\n\nThey’ve even created a cute cartoon character, Damper Baby, out of their famous Taipei 101 ‘mass damper’, a huge ball which helps with earthquake resistance. So for a very quirky Taipei souvenir, head up [Taipei 101.](https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=60609&aff_adid=981423&k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Fen-US%2Factivity%2F1659-taipei-101-taipei%2F)\n\nYou might like our [guide to the best Taipei 101 viewpoints](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/taipei-new-years-eve-fireworks-spots\/) or our guide to [Taiwan’s highest cafe, Simple Kaffa Sola, atop Taipei 101.](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/simple-kaffa-sola-taipei-101-cafe\/)\n\n![Taiwan souvenir taipei 101](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)\n\n![Taiwan souvenir taipei 101 tea bag \/ pasalubong ](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)\n\n## **11\\. Cute drinks carriers**\nAn inexpensive but very practical gift, you’ll see people using patterned drink carriers all over Taiwan.\n\nShop around at the [Taiwan night markets](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/best-taiwan-night-markets\/) and you’ll find them as cheap as NT\\$20 for sturdy drink carriers with cute cartoon characters.\n\n![Taiwan souvenir drink holder](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)\n\n![Taiwan souvenir drink holder \/ pasalubong ](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)\n***\n## **12\\. Taipei’s Wonky Post Box souvenirs**\nSpecial delivery – meet the most famous wonky post boxes in Taiwan, ‘Little Red’ & ‘Little Green’\\!\n\nIn 2015, typhoon Soudelour devastated Taiwan, including bending these postboxes in downtown Taipei.\n\n![sticker wonky postboxes Taiwan souvenir \/ pasalubong ](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)\n\nAfter the storms, these two tough mailboxes featured on the local news and locals began to take pictures & selfies with them.\n\nSuch is their popularity, you can buy everything from Taipei wonky post box stickers to building block sets.\n\n[Check out our weird, wonderful and unusual things to do in Taipei guide \\>](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/unusual-weird-things-to-do-taipei\/)\n\n![lego wonky postboxes Taiwan souvenir \/ pasalubong ](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)\n***\n## **13\\. Mini Lanterns**\nTaiwan is renowned for its lantern festivals like the [Taipei Lantern festival](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/taipei-lantern-festival\/) and the annual Taiwan lantern festival, plus a popular activity is to release lanterns from Shifen Old Street along the [Pingxi Line](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/pingxi-rail-line-taiwan-guide\/), an [easy day-trip from Taipei.](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/day-trips-from-taipei\/)\n\nYou’ll find mini lanterns available to take home in lots of gift shops particularly around Ximending costing around NT\\$75 per tiny lantern – some even light up with mini LEDs.\n\n![mini lantern Taiwan souvenir \/ pasalubong ](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)\n\n![mini lantern Taiwan souvenir \/ pasalubong ](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)\n***\n## **14\\. Kavalan Whisky**\nCheers \/ ganbei to Taiwan’s most famous whiskey, [Kavalan](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/kavalan-whisky-distillery-yilan\/) located in Yuanshin, Yilan County.\n\nKavalan Whiskey only started brewing in 2005 and has already won over 200 awards globally – in that relatively short-time, it has become Taiwan’s best known premium whiskey brand.\n\n![](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)\n\nWe visited the Kavalan Whisky distillery in [Yilan](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/things-to-do-in-yilan\/) in early 2026 to blend our own unique whisky based on our tastes – this is a treat for curious travellers or seasoned whisky connoisseurs.\n\nIt also has a well stocked Kavalan souvenir shop and prices are also very reasonable, including whisky and their sister brand Buckskin beer – we decided to enjoy our own brand of whisky in style by purchasing Kavalan whisky glasses and wooden coasters.\n\n![](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)\n\nMake a trip to the source in Yilan County or stock up at the airport – the Taiwan duty free liquor allowance is 1 liter per traveller over 20 years of age.\n\nBook this [private Taiwan Kavalan Whiskey tour on Viator](https:\/\/www.viator.com\/Taipei\/d5262-ttd\/p-40100P25?pid=P00071423&mcid=42383&medium=link&campaign=taiwansouvenirs) or this [private Kavalan Whiskey tour on Get Your Guide.](https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/taipei-city-l190\/from-taipei-yilan-private-tour-with-kavalan-arts-visit-t849048\/?partner_id=NQ1ZZEQ&utm_medium=online_publisher&cmp=taiwansouvenirs)\n\n[Read about our visit to Kavalan Distillery in Yilan \\>](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/kavalan-whisky-distillery-yilan\/)\n\n![](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)\n***\n## **15\\. Jade jewellery**\nA ‘gem’ of a Taipei weekend market, [Jianguo Jade Market and Holiday Flower Market](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/jianguo-jade-market-holiday-flower-taipei\/) (建國玉市) takes place every Saturday and Sunday in Taipei’s Da’an District.\n\nVisit the jade market to see thousands of gems and jewels on display. [Here is our Jianguo Jade Market guide \\>](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/jianguo-jade-market-holiday-flower-taipei\/)\n\n![](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)\n***\n## **16\\. ORINGO leather shoes**\nFor a Taiwan fashion fix and stylish souvenir, pay a visit to one of ORINGO’s five stores – famous for their Taiwanese handcrafted footwear plus their chic accessories like handbags, belts and socks, ORINGO have five stores in Taiwan; three in Taipei and two in [Taichung](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/taichung-taiwan-things-to-do\/).\n\n![ORINGO leather shoes Taiwan](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)\n\nORINGO is an award winning Taiwanese handcrafted footwear and lifestyle brand that celebrates its 20th anniversary this year – we opted for some women’s Chelsea Boots in black and elastic sided men’s half brogues in brown, plus some leather closed toe slippers (which get even more comfortable the more you wear them).\n\n![ORINGO leather shoes Taiwan](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)\n\nWe visited and took these photos at ORINGO Dongmen near [Yongkang Street](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/yongkang-street-taipei\/) in Taipei, a beautiful boutique to browse with very attentive staff.\n\nWe should also mention the ORINGO packaging is rather neat if you want to take your stylish souvenirs home safely to wear as a lasting memory of your Taiwan trip.\n\n[Check out the full ORINGO Taiwan shoewear range here \\>](https:\/\/www.oringoshoes.com\/)\n\n![ORINGO leather shoes Taiwan](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)\n***\n## **17\\. Fun Taiwan t-Shirt or clothing**\nThere are lots of fun t-shirts to buy in Taipei and Taiwan featuring characters like Taiwan’s Oh Bear or Shiba.\n\nOne of the most popular t-shirts found by one of our Taiwan Facebook group members is this ‘Taiwan Not Thailand’ t-shirt which was bought at [Huashan 1914 Creative Park.](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/huashan-1914-creative-park-taipei\/)\n\n![taiwan not thailand t shirt](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)\n\n*Image credit: Julie Dochowtn*\n\nFor good quality and inexpensive clothes to take back home, try Taiwan’s **NET** clothing store, which is a bit like Taiwan’s answer to UNIQLO but way cheaper.\n\nThey have branches all across Taiwan including a big NET store in Ximending.\n\n![net fashion store Taiwan](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)\n\n![net fashion store Taiwan](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)\n\n[![](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/shop\/)\n\n## **18\\. Regional Taiwan Snacks**\nYou’ll find snacks from all over Taiwan in larger gift shops or [Taiwan supermarkets.](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/taiwan-supermarkets-convenience-stores\/)\n\nFor instance, [Carrefour](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/carrefour-taiwan-shopping-souvenirs\/) Ximending has two aisles dedicated to food and drink from Taiwan’s regions.\n\nWe spotted snacks and supplies from [Jiufen](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/jiufen-taiwan-guide\/), Yehliu, Yilan, Chiayi and [Taichung](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/taichung-taiwan-things-to-do\/) like Fu Yuan peanut butter egg rolls and blissful bubble tea.\n\n![](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)\n\n![](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)\n\n**Like our content?** Check out our Asia Facebook pages for inspiring photos and videos:  \n[South Korea \\>](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/southkoreahallyu) [Japan \\>](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/planmyjapan) [Thailand \\>](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/thailandinspiredguides)\n\n## **19\\. Your own handmade Taiwan incense sticks**\nFor a unique and ‘scent-sational’ souvenir from Taipei, take a fun and fragrance-filled workshop in Taipei’s [Gongguan neighbourhood](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/gongguan-longquan-taipei-student-district\/).\n\nHosted by our [Taiwan Travel Tips Facebook group](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/taiwantraveltips) member Michael whose family have been making incense for over 70 years, this is a two hour hands-on scent session combined with snacks and an interesting intro to incense.\n\n![handmade Taiwan incense sticks](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)\n\nWe joined Michael in his family’s store for a wonderful workshop where we got to learn about traditional Taiwanese incense and how to make and blend it ourselves.\n\nChoosing from a base of sandalwood or agarwood, we combined the ingredients based on our own scent preferences before making our very own incense ‘paste’ which soon dries so you can take it home.\n\n![handmade Taiwan incense sticks](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)\n\nMichael is a great host and he also gave us lots of local insights and Taipei tips. For a very ‘incense’ session combined with tea and old school snacks, [check out the Taiwan Incense Workshop \\>](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/share\/14UN3rkpquk\/?mibextid=wwXIfr)\n\nPrices start from NT\\$800.\n***\n## **20\\. Studio Ghibli merchandise**\nAll aboard the ‘cat-bus’ in Taiwan\\!\n\nDid you know there are 10 Studio Ghibli stores in Taiwan (called ‘Donguri Republic’), with mountains of Princess Mononoke merchandise, shedloads of Spirited Away souvenirs and tonnes of Totoro gifts?\n\nXinyi’s Donguri Republic \/ Studio Ghibli Taipei store is located on the top floor of Shin Kong Mitsukoshi Taipei Xinyi Place A8, handily next door to a huge children’s outdoor play area (which is incidentally is one of the [best things to do in Taipei with kids](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/taipei-with-kids-things-to-do\/)).\n\n![taiwan souvenirs studio ghibli ](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)\n\n![taiwan souvenirs studio ghibli \/ pasalubong ](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)\n\nBetter still, there is something to suit all budgets from glorious Studio Ghibli gachapon to huge plushies. The Xinyi Donguri Republic store even has a huge recreation of the My Neighbour Totoro cat bus which you can pose with and even go inside\\!\n\nYou can also find Studio Ghibli merchandise in many Taiwan gift shops, especially in Jiufen.\n\n[Check out all the Studio Ghibli merchandise on Amazon \\>](https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=Studio+Ghibli&crid=37J6I7KXV6GR3&sprefix=taiwan+snacks%2Caps%2C307&linkCode=ll2&tag=taiwanderers-20&linkId=50c3b5fa4b3ede31645c02861d2e66f6&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl)\n\n![taiwan souvenirs - totoro taipei 101 studio ghibli tote bag \/ pasalubong ](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)\n\n![taiwan souvenirs - no face studio ghibli pens \/ pasalubong ](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)\n***\n## **21\\. Taiwanese food sheet face masks**\nAvailable to buy in the chain store Watsons Taiwan, this is a rather freaky face mask collection that has Taiwanese food fragrances – that is right, you can buy a fried chicken face mask in Taiwan\\!\n\n![Taiwanese food sheet face masks Watsons Taiwan](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)\n\nThis Watson’s Taiwan food face mask range retails at NT\\$299 for five masks (although we bought some on sale for NT\\$119 in early 2026) and the face mask flavors include papaya milk, bubble milk tea, starfruit juice, mango iced snow flake, Taiwanese fried chicken, braised pork rice or pork ribs stewed in medicinal herbs.\n\n![Taiwanese food sheet face masks Watsons Taiwan fried chicken](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)\n***\n## **22\\. Taiwan beer merchandise**\nAlthough we are partial to [Taiwan craft beer bars](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/taipei-craft-beer-brewery-bars\/), there is a big market for Taiwan Beer souvenirs from cool clocks made out of compressed glass bottles to super cute beer can stickers.\n\n![taiwan beer gifts and souvenirs \/ pasalubong ](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)\n\nOther malt merchandise includes Taiwan Beer themed tote-bags (perfect for carrying a 6 pack) plus cute can keyrings and fridge magnets. Cheers \/ Ganbei\\!\n\n**Taiwanderers tip –** sometimes in Taiwan convenience stores like [7-Eleven Taiwan](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/7-eleven-taiwan\/), we’ve seen Taiwan Beer offers like buy 6 cans and get a free souvenir glass or bag. So buy big to get free gifts. You’re welcome – with the money you’ve saved with this tip, [why not buy us a beer?](https:\/\/ko-fi.com\/cktravels)\n\n![taiwan beer gifts and souvenirs \/ pasalubong ](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)\n\n![studio ghibli no face taiwan beer tote bag - Taiwan souvenir \/ pasalubong ](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)\n***\n## **23\\. Taiwanese Chips and ‘Good Luck’ snacks**\nTake home some Taiwanese potato chips – you’ll find dozens of snacks to buy as souvenirs; from shrimp crisps to oyster omelette flavor potato chips.\n\n![](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)\n\nPerhaps the most famous is **Kuai Kuai Coconut Corn Puffs 乖乖** famous as being Taiwan’s good luck snack. Amazingly, the corn puff packets feature in many workplaces as a charm placed around computers or technology to stop them breaking; they are a popular temple offering too.\n\n[Find out more about Taiwan’s Kuai Kuai Coconut Corn Puffs 乖乖 \\>](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/taiwan-kuai-kuai-coconut-corn-puffs\/)\n\n**Taiwanderers Tip –** if you want to try lots of Taiwan snacks, we found Carrefour had loads of inexpensive selection bags of Taiwan chips, where you could get 8 mini packets of different flavours for around only NT\\$50.\n\n![](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)\n***\n## **24\\. Ceramics from Yingge**\nA 30 minute train from Taipei Main Station brings you to Yingge, Taipei’s Ceramics Capital.\n\nFamous for all of its pottery workshops and ceramic manufacturers, Yingge has a traditional Old Street plus several massive new museums.\n\n![Ceramics from Yingge - Taiwan souvenir](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)\n\nA great place to buy unique Taiwan souvenirs like local pottery, there are even glass blowing centers in Yingge where you can ‘blow your own’.\n\nWe’d rate Yingge as one of the [best day-trips from Taipei \\>](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/day-trips-from-taipei\/)\n\n![Ceramics from Yingge - Taiwan souvenir \/ pasalubong ](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)\n\n**Taiwanderers Email Newsletter\\!** For travel tips and fun news, make sure you subscribe to our Taiwanderers Taiwan Travel Tips email newsletter! 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Starbucks mugs**\nLove it or loathe it, there is no denying there is a big market for [collectible Starbucks mugs](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/starbucks-taiwan-mugs-stores\/) and cups from around the world and Taiwan is no different.\n\nSuch is the demand, many travellers earn a side income by taking orders for Starbucks cups to take back home.\n\n![](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)\n\nStarbucks Taiwan releases several series a year, from sakura \/ cherry blossom themed cups to Lunar New Year mugs and cute Starbucks bear plushies (or bear keyrings, if you are packing light).\n\nAnd of course you can buy Starbucks mugs in Taiwan from each of the main regions, including a [Sun Moon Lake](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/sun-moon-lake\/), [Kaohsiung](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/kaohsiung\/), [Taichung](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/taichung\/) plus several more.\n\n[Read more about Taiwan Starbucks mugs \\>](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/starbucks-taiwan-mugs-stores\/)\n***\n**You might like –**[Best places to buy souvenirs in Taipei \\>](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/best-places-taipei-buy-souvenirs\/)\n***\n## **26\\. TOMICA Taiwan Exclusive – Chun Shui Tang Bubble Tea Car**\nWe’ve always been BIG fans of TOMICA, the collectible toy car company originally from Japan.\n\nA member of our [Taiwan Travel Tips (TTT) Facebook group](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/taiwantraveltips) alerted us to a new Chun Shui Tang bubble tea car that TOMICA launched in Taiwan in late 2024 – there is also a miniature bubble tea store you can buy with it too.\n\n![](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)\n\n*Image from Tomica Wiki*\n\nAn excellent Taiwan souvenir for children (or big kids like us) – we’d also recommend a visit to the original Chun Shui Tang in [Taichung.](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/taichung-taiwan-things-to-do\/)\n\nDid you know there is also a Taiwan TOMICA [themed 7-Eleven in Kaohsiung](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/themed-7-elevens-kaohsiung-taiwan\/) too?\n\n![](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)\n\n*Image from Tomica Wiki*\n***\n## **27\\. Hello Kitty Taiwan**\nOK, so we know literally everywhere in the world has Hello Kitty merchandise but there is also lots of exclusive [Hello Kitty Taiwan](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/hello-kitty-taiwan-things-to-do\/) merchandise, available in convenience stores like [7-Eleven](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/hello-kitty-7-eleven-taipei-taiwan\/) plus special Sanrio stores like the one in Terminal 2 of Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport.\n\n![Hello Kitty Taiwan souvenir \/ pasalubong ](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)\n\nOn our latest trip, we spotted lots of Hello Kitty merchandise in a gift shop along [Dihua Street](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/dihua-street-dadaocheng-taipei\/) selling Hello Kitty Taiwan screen wipes, stickers and fabric pouches.\n\n[You might like our Hello Kitty things to do in Taiwan article \\>](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/hello-kitty-taiwan-things-to-do\/)\n\n![Hello Kitty Taiwan souvenir](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)\n\n![Hello Kitty Taiwan souvenir \/ pasalubong ](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)\n***\n## **28\\. Personalised Stamps \/ Commemorative Stamps**\nIf you’d like to take back home your very own Taiwan stamp, there are various ways to create your own personalized stamp block.\n\nSome stations and malls have vending machines where you can create your own stamps – or there are special shops like Ri Xing Type Foundry near Zhongshan MRT station in Taipei.\n\nHere you can create your own customised stamp in English or traditional Chinese letters and you can create your own stamps for less than NT\\$360 including a case.\n\n[Find Ri Xing Type Foundry on Google Maps here \\>](https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/Ft68kKHJwJQPXjHR8)\n***\n## **29\\. Unusual Taiwan potato chip flavours**\nOne of the most popular topics of conversation in our [Taiwan Travel Tips (TTT) Facebook group](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/taiwantraveltips) is all the unusual crisp \/ potato chip flavors you can find in [Taiwan convenience stores](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/taiwan-supermarkets-convenience-stores\/) like [7-Eleven](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/7-eleven-taiwan\/) – this makes for a unique and ultimately cheap souvenir\\!\n\n![Unusual Taiwan potato chip flavours - taiwan food](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)\n\nPerhaps the most viral unusual potato chip has to be the Taiwan Doritos Century Egg crisps, which sold out – these black Dorito chips are famously stinky but strangely satisfying.\n\n![Doritos century egg chips crisps in Taiwan](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)\n\nWe also LOVE the Doritos coriander chips in Taiwan – we even got them served to us in a swanky award-winning cocktail bar in Taipei’s East district, such is their popularity right now.\n\n![Doritos coriander chips crisps in Taiwan](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)\n\nOther unusual and interesting crisp and potato chip flavors in Taiwan include beef noodle soup, beer, stinky tofu, Taiwanese sausage, scallion pancake, peanut + coriander plus many MANY more.\n\nPlease note many chip flavors are seasonal \/ limited edition but new interesting potato chip flavors are released in Taiwan all the time.\n\n![tea egg chips crips in taiwan](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)\n\n## **Our final Taiwan souvenir and ultimate Taipei gift \/ pasalubong**\n## **30\\. Get a Taiwan tattoo**\nIf you want a more lasting unusual souvenir from Taipei, you could always head to Tattoo Street in Ximending.\n\n![](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)\n\nThere are several tattoo shops located in one covered lane, all of which have tattoo ‘menu boards’ outside.\n\nTo find Tattoo Street in Ximending, just keep an eye out for the huge golden statue (a bit like a giant Oscar statue) that is holding a massive tattoo needle – quite the unique Taipei tourist attraction\\!\n***\n## **Found this best pasalubong \/ souvenirs in Taiwan article helpful?**\n[Support us on Ko-fi! \\>](https:\/\/ko-fi.com\/cktravels)\n\nDid you enjoy ourTaiwan souvenirs \/ pasalubong article? 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Shiba Says souvenirs](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide\/#1_Shiba_Says_souvenirs)\n- [2\\. Striped Taiwan market \/ shopping bag (“Ga Ji Dai”)](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide\/#2_Striped_Taiwan_market_shopping_bag_%E2%80%9CGa_Ji_Dai%E2%80%9D)\n- [3\\. Taiwan Pineapple Cake](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide\/#3_Taiwan_Pineapple_Cake)\n- [4\\. Taiwan Rice \/ Mochi Cakes](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide\/#4_Taiwan_Rice_Mochi_Cakes)\n- [5\\. Wooderful Life](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide\/#5_Wooderful_Life)\n- [6\\. Taiwan ink stamps](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide\/#6_Taiwan_ink_stamps)\n- [7\\. Din Tai Fung merchandise](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide\/#7_Din_Tai_Fung_merchandise)\n- [8\\. Loose leaf Taiwan tea](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide\/#8_Loose_leaf_Taiwan_tea)\n- [9\\. Bugcat Capoo](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide\/#9_Bugcat_Capoo)\n- [10\\. Taipei 101 gifts](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide\/#10_Taipei_101_gifts)\n- [11\\. Cute drinks carriers](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide\/#11_Cute_drinks_carriers)\n- [12\\. Taipei’s Wonky Post Box souvenirs](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide\/#12_Taipeis_Wonky_Post_Box_souvenirs)\n- [13\\. Mini Lanterns](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide\/#13_Mini_Lanterns)\n- [14\\. Kavalan Whisky](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide\/#14_Kavalan_Whisky)\n- [15\\. Jade jewellery](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide\/#15_Jade_jewellery)\n- [16\\. ORINGO leather shoes](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide\/#16_ORINGO_leather_shoes)\n- [17\\. Fun Taiwan t-Shirt or clothing](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide\/#17_Fun_Taiwan_t-Shirt_or_clothing)\n- [18\\. Regional Taiwan Snacks](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide\/#18_Regional_Taiwan_Snacks)\n- [19\\. Your own handmade Taiwan incense sticks](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide\/#19_Your_own_handmade_Taiwan_incense_sticks)\n- [20\\. Studio Ghibli merchandise](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide\/#20_Studio_Ghibli_merchandise)\n- [21\\. Taiwanese food sheet face masks](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide\/#21_Taiwanese_food_sheet_face_masks)\n- [22\\. Taiwan beer merchandise](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide\/#22_Taiwan_beer_merchandise)\n- [23\\. Taiwanese Chips and ‘Good Luck’ snacks](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide\/#23_Taiwanese_Chips_and_%E2%80%98Good_Luck_snacks)\n- [24\\. Ceramics from Yingge](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide\/#24_Ceramics_from_Yingge)\n- [25\\. Starbucks mugs](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide\/#25_Starbucks_mugs)\n- [26\\. TOMICA Taiwan Exclusive – Chun Shui Tang Bubble Tea Car](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide\/#26_TOMICA_Taiwan_Exclusive_%E2%80%93_Chun_Shui_Tang_Bubble_Tea_Car)\n- [27\\. Hello Kitty Taiwan](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide\/#27_Hello_Kitty_Taiwan)\n- [28\\. Personalised Stamps \/ Commemorative Stamps](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide\/#28_Personalised_Stamps_Commemorative_Stamps)\n- [29\\. Unusual Taiwan potato chip flavours](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide\/#29_Unusual_Taiwan_potato_chip_flavours)\n- [Our final Taiwan souvenir and ultimate Taipei gift \/ pasalubong](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide\/#Our_final_Taiwan_souvenir_and_ultimate_Taipei_gift_pasalubong)\n- [30\\. Get a Taiwan tattoo](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide\/#30_Get_a_Taiwan_tattoo)\n- [Found this best pasalubong \/ souvenirs in Taiwan article helpful?](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide\/#Found_this_best_pasalubong_souvenirs_in_Taiwan_article_helpful)\n## **The best Taiwan souvenirs \/ Pasalubong to take home**\n## **1\\. Shiba Says souvenirs**\nShiba Says is Taiwanese cartoon character with over 1 million followers on Instagram.\n\nAs well as featuring on all of the Taipei Metro public safety videos, you’ll see lots of Shiba Say souvenirs, from cute keyrings to birthday magnets.\n\n![shiba says bubble tea keyring](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/taiwan-souvenir-7-635x800.jpg)\n\n![shiba says bubble tea keyring](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/taiwan-souvenir-3-635x800.jpg)\n\n## **2\\. Striped Taiwan market \/ shopping bag (“Ga Ji Dai”)**\nYou will see these red, green, white and blue striped shopping [‘Gaji’ bags](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/taiwan-striped-grandma-bag-ga-ji-di\/) all over Taiwan, used to carry goods by locals and tourists.\n\n![Striped Taiwan Market \/ shopping bag (\"Ga Ji Dai\")](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/taiwan-souvenir-1-635x800.jpg)\n\nAmazingly, they are so iconic, we’ve also seen Taiwan striped shopping bags in magnet form, on cards and a whole array of other market bag merchandise.\n\n[Read more in our guide to Taiwan’s striped shopping bag \\>](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/taiwan-striped-grandma-bag-ga-ji-di\/)\n\n[Buy a Ga Ji Dai striped bag on Amazon \\>](https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Original-Taiwanese-Handmade-Foldable-Mesh\/dp\/B0DKZN19DW?crid=5Q1UTLIFFYX3&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.kgToLoCn1T2Sp3tncLDoaNtfDb1yOh2_DlCqDIRhVEdMZKrqfGLthr4tW4WpmiuYJk_ZnE1hyfRx8PuOOBU47TR4txaYpxpFcxwhFXcZLiNkryEXEhgn5hZkRjMPQ314N5VezF6LXoW3GjrNgtgcly0bMuoczzxkefD6UYGwIoC36QVJKE5BeAn3wF2GCQngPI6jjVzf7MoYLUtv_99tUY99TTT5hn_MSWdIcPG6XOWsyzScwB6Y4LNkDbSI_2UlPwkHm5M05Aoj2oviVSlyxpuTvucIehAC2fkDkFG1e4k.2h0xAGQK-KRYNZTk2LUFJm-aoBSX__3p3T0rPI8aveI&dib_tag=se&keywords=taiwan+stripe+bag&qid=1753540938&sprefix=taiwan+stripe+bag%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-4&linkCode=ll1&tag=southkoreahallyu-20&linkId=e14a822a8fbfcb2b3c24a916f3df2a53&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl)\n\n![Striped Taiwan Market \/ shopping bag (\"Ga Ji Dai\") purse](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/taiwan-souvenir-2-635x800.jpg)\n\n*Striped bag in coin purse form*\n\n![Striped Taiwan Market \/ shopping bag (\"Ga Ji Dai\") magnet](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/taiwan-souvenir-34-635x800.jpg)\n***\n**You might like –** [Our travellers guide to the Taiwan Receipt Lottery, ‘free’ to enter with most souvenir purchases](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/taiwan-receipt-lottery-guide\/)\n***\n## **3\\. Taiwan Pineapple Cake**\nTaiwan’s classic [pineapple cake](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/taiwan-best-pineapple-cake\/) is a decadent dessert that is a regular topic of conversation in our [Facebook Taiwan Travel Tips (TTT) group](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/taiwantraveltips) – many believe **Sunnyhills** pineapple cake or **Chia Te Baker**y to be the best but others have said **Pan’s Cake** and **Suntone**.\n\n![Taiwan souvenir pineapple cake \/ pasalubong ](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/taiwan-souvenir-21-635x800.jpg)\n\nThis big debate sounds like a great excuse to try plenty of Taiwan pineapple cakes\\!\n\nThis is possibly the most popular Taiwan food souvenir to take home as it is uniquely Taiwanese and something you are allowed to take back home through customs. Pineapple cake is also pasalubong perfection for Filipinos.\n\n[Read more about the best pineapple cakes in Taiwan as voted for by our Taiwan Facebook group \\>](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/taiwan-best-pineapple-cake\/)\n\n[Purchase ChiaTe pineapple cakes on Amazon \\>](https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/CHIATE-Pineapple-Cake-12pcs-Taiwanese\/dp\/B07SD3PZG2?crid=QBTQPTFZMXBP&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ShytzUC0YCoUcRrLcOCeYIbxep1ecU05gYfmtMRATdVXAAlzKzp02ttkR_R98C_RvrraSuFjiqIfq4x_PVX4WVEIUZcfreYVyI2hnDE5UCh44ggstf7aH-mkIKCxN_Qh7P-k1poHlYQMtDr8HVYBjl0JVjWmKBwJIn5cex3spgVJg2iSkynOyBhQWSqL35K695wSVkzZGhoybX4osDYEu1mCTXmIDu2U2OdWT8V_0aWVfM6MpwaS_C9T2xuUzyWw41HwnxubDL-ajqNusIQD6WvpWIWDBXnqU8BDuYFMwh0.r6EaAGNNTGhjra7iTt5sVzWf_jtyADMYo9ETBETPRqU&dib_tag=se&keywords=taiwan+pineapple+cakes&qid=1753541024&sprefix=taiwan+pineapple%2Caps%2C244&sr=8-6&linkCode=ll1&tag=southkoreahallyu-20&linkId=7fe4a3cbb57da289748d758e3dd92aae&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl)\n\n![Taiwan souvenir pineapple cake chia te \/ pasalubong ](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/taiwan-souvenir-28-635x800.jpg)\n\n## **4\\. Taiwan Rice \/ Mochi Cakes**\nPineapple cakes not your thing? I (Neil) am not a fan so for a tasty alternative snack that you can take home, try some flavoured Taiwan rice-cakes (‘mi gao’) and mochi balls available in various flavours.\n\n![Taiwan souvenir rice cake \/ pasalubong ](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/taiwan-souvenir-22-635x800.jpg)\n\n## **5\\. Wooderful Life**\nA quick mention of one of the most beautiful toy shops in Taiwan, Wooderful Life – they have branches across Taipei (and Taiwan) including a store at the famous [Red House](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/the-red-house-taipei\/) in [Ximending.](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/ximending-taipei-things-to-do\/)\n\n![Taiwan souvenir Wooderful Life](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/red-house-26-635x800.jpg)\n\nWooderful Life is a Taiwanese chain of wooden toy shops that produce the most incredible and intricate gifts such as music boxes, wooden puppets and traditional toys.\n\n![Taiwan souvenir Wooderful Life](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/taiwan-souvenir-41-635x800.jpg)\n\n## **6\\. Taiwan ink stamps**\nCollecting stamps around Taiwan’s various attractions and Metro stations is one of the most fun things to do in Taiwan (and free!).\n\n![](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/ink-stamp-taiwan-14-1082x800.jpg)\n\nPopular with kids, Taiwan ink stamps are also one of the most popular areas of discussion in our [Facebook Taiwan Travel Tips (TTT) group](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/taiwantraveltips).\n\nPossibly as a fun Taiwan souvenir for yourself, there are even special stamp books and notepads you can buy so you can keep your stamp collection safe, ready to take home.\n\nThere are lots of places where you can buy beautiful stamp books – popular locations in Taipei include one of the gift shops on the top floor of [Red House in Ximending,](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/the-red-house-taipei\/) Chiang Kai Shek Memorial Hall gift-shop plus the Taipei 101 gift-shop. Alternatively you can [purchase a stamp book on Amazon such as this one \\>](https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Taiwan-Travel-Stamp-book-adventure\/dp\/B0F7HVV4Y1?crid=2RTSI7JBL741&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.pTvePoJR43R2oKYrzhqvaC8AQ5tRlsACzt2vDKQo4jzU5hChr3q0X3xw2hY3H9JO4R2rs76RFuaF9GR1Bz22l7oVJgkkA-ubBQzRQZTsZNziVg8BnwfuqI_SFKpa_1JIEFCYkji_3a2Vp4aUnM20j-hbFEbIanPcFrDlkKJKS9WH4eEXdwUAlvwA76asU-EdzHvaaR2TN6XT4JLlJa0oE3HRKz8ygn_-nCSa8C5owoo.ut9iMDtL9XPwOm06yh2sKP5QcPZ2ABmOh9ONHMj1ivI&dib_tag=se&keywords=Taiwan+stamp+book&qid=1753541301&sprefix=taiwan+stamp+book%2Caps%2C305&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=taiwanderers-20&linkId=da00b461e0c986bd5e5d53551f17d459&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl)\n\n## **7\\. Din Tai Fung merchandise**\nTaiwan’s tasty xiao long bao \/ dumpling chain has lots of fans around the world so it is no small wonder they have their own merchandise range.\n\n![Taiwan souvenir din tai fung](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/dintaifung-new-22-635x800.jpg)\n\nBehold ‘Bao Bao’, the Din Tai Fung mascot! For any Din Tai Fung devotees, the tasty Taiwan dumpling restaurant has a huge range of cute merchandise.\n\nAs well as plushies, toys and stationery, DTF also has its own line of pineapple cakes & butter cookies to take home. [Check out our guide to dining at Din Tai Fung in Taiwan \\>](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/din-tai-fung-taiwan\/)\n\n[We’ve also seen the bobble head doll available on Amazon \\>](https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Fung-Family-Bobble-Head-Doll\/dp\/B0CG5L7DYL?crid=1ZJXQHUXJ487E&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.HCqCW-YjLLsZKtWVSncZb1C1UVzwfb8wZEABpZ-lDoRXWL7Sy4CvmSGlTbkryOY-Qv1XtAb74TTOfloMaWy2wv_D2pdAuctZ4A28bb334VF08_r_IIbN6Lk2RAQzALo-bo2ONQGifOEbp4TBlE7sGhrla9M72XeRVDln--ynmesK6AfEGRw82rREB0PU60tYpBvQ1DecBHKsPFvK57hs1TXhMAgpXQAKhVLuqg22kITGKCfSvvVyjgPsPbL9evubE3P4vGa7rSrVEvkvdGCkCKtq_6lXIdSgKLM3Uf6FKNA.NkoNIZ0GCmPl-tJs1wGCVTVIcba6DrHjEp0SosTIZoI&dib_tag=se&keywords=Din+Tai+Fung&qid=1753541434&sprefix=din+tai+fung%2Caps%2C291&sr=8-4&linkCode=ll1&tag=taiwanderers-20&linkId=9837afea87ab86ca5264b4fa6c7b66f4&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl)\n\n![Taiwan souvenir din tai fung](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/dintaifung-new-26-635x800.jpg)\n\n![Taiwan souvenir din tai fung \/ pasalubong ](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/dintaifung-new-21-635x800.jpg)\n\n## **8\\. Loose leaf Taiwan tea**\nPopular across Taiwan, the famous loose leaf tea is a popular purchase from tea-growing regions like Pinglin and Alishan – plus closer to Taipei, Maokong has a huge collection of tea houses that have sealed bags to take home.\n\n[Check out this Pinglin tea culture and Maokong day tour from Taipei \\>](https:\/\/www.viator.com\/tours\/Taipei\/1-Day-Pinglin-and-Elephant-Mountain-Tour\/d5262-3071P45?pid=P00071423&mcid=42383&medium=link&campaign=taiwansouvenirs)\n\n[Check out the range of Taiwan tea on Amazon \\>](https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=taiwan+tea&crid=1O7GAL9LV0PPO&sprefix=taiwan+tea%2Caps%2C217&linkCode=ll2&tag=taiwanderers-20&linkId=d4c84e8a9228af1e2dcbcb326e270e48&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl)\n\n![](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/taiwan-souvenir-42-635x800.jpg)\n\n## **9\\. Bugcat Capoo**\nBugcat Capoo (貓貓蟲咖波) is one of the most popular Taiwan cartoon characters, a cute cross between a blue cat and a bug, created by Taiwan illustrator Yara (亞拉).\n\n![](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/bugcat-capoo-cafe-2-635x800.jpg)\n\nBugcat Capoo has over 1.6 million followers on Instagram and has lots of merchandise to collect plus gift shops like this [Bugcat Capoo House in Taichung](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/bugcat-capoo-shop-cafe-taichung-taiwan\/) or a [Bugcat Capoo themed 7-Eleven](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/bugcat-capoo-7-eleven-taipei-taiwan\/) in [Xinyi Taipei.](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/xinyi-taipei-things-to-do\/)\n\nYou can buy so many Bugcat Capoo branded gifts from ink stamps to motorcycle helmets – one of the cutest Taiwan souvenirs you will ever find\\!\n\n![Taiwan souvenir bugcat capoo](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/bugcat-capoo-7eleven-30-635x800.jpg)\n\n*Bugcat Capoo 7-Eleven themed store*\n***\n## **10\\. Taipei 101 gifts**\nLikely Taiwan’s most iconic building, Taipei 101 isn’t short on its own souvenirs – you can even get Taipei 101 shaped water bottles, tea bags, jigsaw puzzles plus building block sets.\n\n![Taiwan souvenir taipei 101 water bottle](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/taiwan-souvenir-30-635x800.jpg)\n\nThey’ve even created a cute cartoon character, Damper Baby, out of their famous Taipei 101 ‘mass damper’, a huge ball which helps with earthquake resistance. So for a very quirky Taipei souvenir, head up [Taipei 101.](https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=60609&aff_adid=981423&k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Fen-US%2Factivity%2F1659-taipei-101-taipei%2F)\n\nYou might like our [guide to the best Taipei 101 viewpoints](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/taipei-new-years-eve-fireworks-spots\/) or our guide to [Taiwan’s highest cafe, Simple Kaffa Sola, atop Taipei 101.](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/simple-kaffa-sola-taipei-101-cafe\/)\n\n![Taiwan souvenir taipei 101](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/taiwan-souvenir-29-635x800.jpg)\n\n![Taiwan souvenir taipei 101 tea bag \/ pasalubong ](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/taiwan-souvenir-31-635x800.jpg)\n\n## **11\\. Cute drinks carriers**\nAn inexpensive but very practical gift, you’ll see people using patterned drink carriers all over Taiwan.\n\nShop around at the [Taiwan night markets](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/best-taiwan-night-markets\/) and you’ll find them as cheap as NT\\$20 for sturdy drink carriers with cute cartoon characters.\n\n![Taiwan souvenir drink holder](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/taiwan-souvenir-19-635x800.jpg)\n\n![Taiwan souvenir drink holder \/ pasalubong ](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/taiwan-souvenir-27-635x800.jpg)\n***\n## **12\\. Taipei’s Wonky Post Box souvenirs**\nSpecial delivery – meet the most famous wonky post boxes in Taiwan, ‘Little Red’ & ‘Little Green’\\!\n\nIn 2015, typhoon Soudelour devastated Taiwan, including bending these postboxes in downtown Taipei.\n\n![sticker wonky postboxes Taiwan souvenir \/ pasalubong ](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/taiwan-souvenir-20-635x800.jpg)\n\nAfter the storms, these two tough mailboxes featured on the local news and locals began to take pictures & selfies with them.\n\nSuch is their popularity, you can buy everything from Taipei wonky post box stickers to building block sets.\n\n[Check out our weird, wonderful and unusual things to do in Taipei guide \\>](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/unusual-weird-things-to-do-taipei\/)\n\n![lego wonky postboxes Taiwan souvenir \/ pasalubong ](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/taiwan-souvenir-32-635x800.jpg)\n***\n## **13\\. Mini Lanterns**\nTaiwan is renowned for its lantern festivals like the [Taipei Lantern festival](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/taipei-lantern-festival\/) and the annual Taiwan lantern festival, plus a popular activity is to release lanterns from Shifen Old Street along the [Pingxi Line](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/pingxi-rail-line-taiwan-guide\/), an [easy day-trip from Taipei.](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/day-trips-from-taipei\/)\n\nYou’ll find mini lanterns available to take home in lots of gift shops particularly around Ximending costing around NT\\$75 per tiny lantern – some even light up with mini LEDs.\n\n![mini lantern Taiwan souvenir \/ pasalubong ](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/taiwan-souvenir-25-635x800.jpg)\n\n![mini lantern Taiwan souvenir \/ pasalubong ](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/taiwan-souvenir-18-635x800.jpg)\n***\n## **14\\. Kavalan Whisky**\nCheers \/ ganbei to Taiwan’s most famous whiskey, [Kavalan](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/kavalan-whisky-distillery-yilan\/) located in Yuanshin, Yilan County.\n\nKavalan Whiskey only started brewing in 2005 and has already won over 200 awards globally – in that relatively short-time, it has become Taiwan’s best known premium whiskey brand.\n\n![](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/kavalan-new-9-635x800.jpg)\n\nWe visited the Kavalan Whisky distillery in [Yilan](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/things-to-do-in-yilan\/) in early 2026 to blend our own unique whisky based on our tastes – this is a treat for curious travellers or seasoned whisky connoisseurs.\n\nIt also has a well stocked Kavalan souvenir shop and prices are also very reasonable, including whisky and their sister brand Buckskin beer – we decided to enjoy our own brand of whisky in style by purchasing Kavalan whisky glasses and wooden coasters.\n\n![](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/kavalan-new-33-635x800.jpg)\n\nMake a trip to the source in Yilan County or stock up at the airport – the Taiwan duty free liquor allowance is 1 liter per traveller over 20 years of age.\n\nBook this [private Taiwan Kavalan Whiskey tour on Viator](https:\/\/www.viator.com\/Taipei\/d5262-ttd\/p-40100P25?pid=P00071423&mcid=42383&medium=link&campaign=taiwansouvenirs) or this [private Kavalan Whiskey tour on Get Your Guide.](https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/taipei-city-l190\/from-taipei-yilan-private-tour-with-kavalan-arts-visit-t849048\/?partner_id=NQ1ZZEQ&utm_medium=online_publisher&cmp=taiwansouvenirs)\n\n[Read about our visit to Kavalan Distillery in Yilan \\>](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/kavalan-whisky-distillery-yilan\/)\n\n![](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/kavalan-new-48-635x800.jpg)\n\n## **15\\. Jade jewellery**\nA ‘gem’ of a Taipei weekend market, [Jianguo Jade Market and Holiday Flower Market](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/jianguo-jade-market-holiday-flower-taipei\/) (建國玉市) takes place every Saturday and Sunday in Taipei’s Da’an District.\n\nVisit the jade market to see thousands of gems and jewels on display. [Here is our Jianguo Jade Market guide \\>](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/jianguo-jade-market-holiday-flower-taipei\/)\n\n![](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Jianguo-Jade-Market-19-635x800.jpg)\n***\n## **16\\. ORINGO leather shoes**\nFor a Taiwan fashion fix and stylish souvenir, pay a visit to one of ORINGO’s five stores – famous for their Taiwanese handcrafted footwear plus their chic accessories like handbags, belts and socks, ORINGO have five stores in Taiwan; three in Taipei and two in [Taichung](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/taichung-taiwan-things-to-do\/).\n\n![ORINGO leather shoes Taiwan](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/oringo-1-635x800.jpg)\n\nORINGO is an award winning Taiwanese handcrafted footwear and lifestyle brand that celebrates its 20th anniversary this year – we opted for some women’s Chelsea Boots in black and elastic sided men’s half brogues in brown, plus some leather closed toe slippers (which get even more comfortable the more you wear them).\n\n![ORINGO leather shoes Taiwan](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/oringo-2-635x800.jpg)\n\nWe visited and took these photos at ORINGO Dongmen near [Yongkang Street](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/yongkang-street-taipei\/) in Taipei, a beautiful boutique to browse with very attentive staff.\n\nWe should also mention the ORINGO packaging is rather neat if you want to take your stylish souvenirs home safely to wear as a lasting memory of your Taiwan trip.\n\n[Check out the full ORINGO Taiwan shoewear range here \\>](https:\/\/www.oringoshoes.com\/)\n\n![ORINGO leather shoes Taiwan](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/oringo-3-635x800.jpg)\n***\n## **17\\. Fun Taiwan t-Shirt or clothing**\nThere are lots of fun t-shirts to buy in Taipei and Taiwan featuring characters like Taiwan’s Oh Bear or Shiba.\n\nOne of the most popular t-shirts found by one of our Taiwan Facebook group members is this ‘Taiwan Not Thailand’ t-shirt which was bought at [Huashan 1914 Creative Park.](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/huashan-1914-creative-park-taipei\/)\n\n![taiwan not thailand t shirt](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/taiwan-souvenir-33-654x800.jpg)\n\n*Image credit: Julie Dochowtn*\n\nFor good quality and inexpensive clothes to take back home, try Taiwan’s **NET** clothing store, which is a bit like Taiwan’s answer to UNIQLO but way cheaper.\n\nThey have branches all across Taiwan including a big NET store in Ximending.\n\n![net fashion store Taiwan](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/taiwan-souvenir-10-635x800.jpg)\n\n![net fashion store Taiwan](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/taiwan-souvenir-11-635x800.jpg)\n\n[![](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/REUSABLE-NEW.jpg)](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/shop\/)\n\n## **18\\. Regional Taiwan Snacks**\nYou’ll find snacks from all over Taiwan in larger gift shops or [Taiwan supermarkets.](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/taiwan-supermarkets-convenience-stores\/)\n\nFor instance, [Carrefour](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/carrefour-taiwan-shopping-souvenirs\/) Ximending has two aisles dedicated to food and drink from Taiwan’s regions.\n\nWe spotted snacks and supplies from [Jiufen](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/jiufen-taiwan-guide\/), Yehliu, Yilan, Chiayi and [Taichung](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/taichung-taiwan-things-to-do\/) like Fu Yuan peanut butter egg rolls and blissful bubble tea.\n\n![](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/nougat-635x800.jpg)\n\n![](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/egg-roll-635x800.jpg)\n\n**Like our content?** Check out our Asia Facebook pages for inspiring photos and videos:  \n[South Korea \\>](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/southkoreahallyu) [Japan \\>](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/planmyjapan) [Thailand \\>](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/thailandinspiredguides)\n\n## **19\\. Your own handmade Taiwan incense sticks**\nFor a unique and ‘scent-sational’ souvenir from Taipei, take a fun and fragrance-filled workshop in Taipei’s [Gongguan neighbourhood](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/gongguan-longquan-taipei-student-district\/).\n\nHosted by our [Taiwan Travel Tips Facebook group](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/taiwantraveltips) member Michael whose family have been making incense for over 70 years, this is a two hour hands-on scent session combined with snacks and an interesting intro to incense.\n\n![handmade Taiwan incense sticks](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/incense-1-635x800.jpg)\n\nWe joined Michael in his family’s store for a wonderful workshop where we got to learn about traditional Taiwanese incense and how to make and blend it ourselves.\n\nChoosing from a base of sandalwood or agarwood, we combined the ingredients based on our own scent preferences before making our very own incense ‘paste’ which soon dries so you can take it home.\n\n![handmade Taiwan incense sticks](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/incense-2-635x800.jpg)\n\nMichael is a great host and he also gave us lots of local insights and Taipei tips. For a very ‘incense’ session combined with tea and old school snacks, [check out the Taiwan Incense Workshop \\>](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/share\/14UN3rkpquk\/?mibextid=wwXIfr)\n\nPrices start from NT\\$800.\n\n## **20\\. Studio Ghibli merchandise**\nAll aboard the ‘cat-bus’ in Taiwan\\!\n\nDid you know there are 10 Studio Ghibli stores in Taiwan (called ‘Donguri Republic’), with mountains of Princess Mononoke merchandise, shedloads of Spirited Away souvenirs and tonnes of Totoro gifts?\n\nXinyi’s Donguri Republic \/ Studio Ghibli Taipei store is located on the top floor of Shin Kong Mitsukoshi Taipei Xinyi Place A8, handily next door to a huge children’s outdoor play area (which is incidentally is one of the [best things to do in Taipei with kids](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/taipei-with-kids-things-to-do\/)).\n\n![taiwan souvenirs studio ghibli ](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/xinyi-taipei13-635x800.jpg)\n\n![taiwan souvenirs studio ghibli \/ pasalubong ](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/xinyi-taipei12-635x800.jpg)\n\nBetter still, there is something to suit all budgets from glorious Studio Ghibli gachapon to huge plushies. The Xinyi Donguri Republic store even has a huge recreation of the My Neighbour Totoro cat bus which you can pose with and even go inside\\!\n\nYou can also find Studio Ghibli merchandise in many Taiwan gift shops, especially in Jiufen.\n\n[Check out all the Studio Ghibli merchandise on Amazon \\>](https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=Studio+Ghibli&crid=37J6I7KXV6GR3&sprefix=taiwan+snacks%2Caps%2C307&linkCode=ll2&tag=taiwanderers-20&linkId=50c3b5fa4b3ede31645c02861d2e66f6&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl)\n\n![taiwan souvenirs - totoro taipei 101 studio ghibli tote bag \/ pasalubong ](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/taiwan-souvenir-4-635x800.jpg)\n\n![taiwan souvenirs - no face studio ghibli pens \/ pasalubong ](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/taiwan-souvenir-17-635x800.jpg)\n\n## **21\\. Taiwanese food sheet face masks**\nAvailable to buy in the chain store Watsons Taiwan, this is a rather freaky face mask collection that has Taiwanese food fragrances – that is right, you can buy a fried chicken face mask in Taiwan\\!\n\n![Taiwanese food sheet face masks Watsons Taiwan](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/facemasks-1-635x800.jpg)\n\nThis Watson’s Taiwan food face mask range retails at NT\\$299 for five masks (although we bought some on sale for NT\\$119 in early 2026) and the face mask flavors include papaya milk, bubble milk tea, starfruit juice, mango iced snow flake, Taiwanese fried chicken, braised pork rice or pork ribs stewed in medicinal herbs.\n\n![Taiwanese food sheet face masks Watsons Taiwan fried chicken](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/facemasks-3-635x800.jpg)\n\n## **22\\. Taiwan beer merchandise**\nAlthough we are partial to [Taiwan craft beer bars](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/taipei-craft-beer-brewery-bars\/), there is a big market for Taiwan Beer souvenirs from cool clocks made out of compressed glass bottles to super cute beer can stickers.\n\n![taiwan beer gifts and souvenirs \/ pasalubong ](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/taiwan-souvenir-15-635x800.jpg)\n\nOther malt merchandise includes Taiwan Beer themed tote-bags (perfect for carrying a 6 pack) plus cute can keyrings and fridge magnets. Cheers \/ Ganbei\\!\n\n**Taiwanderers tip –** sometimes in Taiwan convenience stores like [7-Eleven Taiwan](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/7-eleven-taiwan\/), we’ve seen Taiwan Beer offers like buy 6 cans and get a free souvenir glass or bag. So buy big to get free gifts. You’re welcome – with the money you’ve saved with this tip, [why not buy us a beer?](https:\/\/ko-fi.com\/cktravels)\n\n![taiwan beer gifts and souvenirs \/ pasalubong ](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/taiwan-souvenir-16-635x800.jpg)\n\n![studio ghibli no face taiwan beer tote bag - Taiwan souvenir \/ pasalubong ](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/taiwan-souvenir-5-635x800.jpg)\n***\n## **23\\. Taiwanese Chips and ‘Good Luck’ snacks**\nTake home some Taiwanese potato chips – you’ll find dozens of snacks to buy as souvenirs; from shrimp crisps to oyster omelette flavor potato chips.\n\n![](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/puffs-8-635x800.jpg)\n\nPerhaps the most famous is **Kuai Kuai Coconut Corn Puffs 乖乖** famous as being Taiwan’s good luck snack. Amazingly, the corn puff packets feature in many workplaces as a charm placed around computers or technology to stop them breaking; they are a popular temple offering too.\n\n[Find out more about Taiwan’s Kuai Kuai Coconut Corn Puffs 乖乖 \\>](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/taiwan-kuai-kuai-coconut-corn-puffs\/)\n\n**Taiwanderers Tip –** if you want to try lots of Taiwan snacks, we found Carrefour had loads of inexpensive selection bags of Taiwan chips, where you could get 8 mini packets of different flavours for around only NT\\$50.\n\n![](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/kwai-635x800.jpg)\n***\n## **24\\. Ceramics from Yingge**\nA 30 minute train from Taipei Main Station brings you to Yingge, Taipei’s Ceramics Capital.\n\nFamous for all of its pottery workshops and ceramic manufacturers, Yingge has a traditional Old Street plus several massive new museums.\n\n![Ceramics from Yingge - Taiwan souvenir](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/taiwan-souvenir-8-635x800.jpg)\n\nA great place to buy unique Taiwan souvenirs like local pottery, there are even glass blowing centers in Yingge where you can ‘blow your own’.\n\nWe’d rate Yingge as one of the [best day-trips from Taipei \\>](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/day-trips-from-taipei\/)\n\n![Ceramics from Yingge - Taiwan souvenir \/ pasalubong ](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/taiwan-souvenir-9-635x800.jpg)\n\n**Taiwanderers Email Newsletter\\!** For travel tips and fun news, make sure you subscribe to our Taiwanderers Taiwan Travel Tips email newsletter! [Click here to sign up](https:\/\/fun-bonus-65013.myflodesk.com\/taiwanderers) (you can unsubscribe at any time)\n\n## **25\\. Starbucks mugs**\nLove it or loathe it, there is no denying there is a big market for [collectible Starbucks mugs](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/starbucks-taiwan-mugs-stores\/) and cups from around the world and Taiwan is no different.\n\nSuch is the demand, many travellers earn a side income by taking orders for Starbucks cups to take back home.\n\n![](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/taiwan-souvenir-40-635x800.jpg)\n\nStarbucks Taiwan releases several series a year, from sakura \/ cherry blossom themed cups to Lunar New Year mugs and cute Starbucks bear plushies (or bear keyrings, if you are packing light).\n\nAnd of course you can buy Starbucks mugs in Taiwan from each of the main regions, including a [Sun Moon Lake](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/sun-moon-lake\/), [Kaohsiung](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/kaohsiung\/), [Taichung](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/taichung\/) plus several more.\n\n[Read more about Taiwan Starbucks mugs \\>](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/starbucks-taiwan-mugs-stores\/)\n***\n**You might like –**[Best places to buy souvenirs in Taipei \\>](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/best-places-taipei-buy-souvenirs\/)\n***\n## **26\\. TOMICA Taiwan Exclusive – Chun Shui Tang Bubble Tea Car**\nWe’ve always been BIG fans of TOMICA, the collectible toy car company originally from Japan.\n\nA member of our [Taiwan Travel Tips (TTT) Facebook group](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/taiwantraveltips) alerted us to a new Chun Shui Tang bubble tea car that TOMICA launched in Taiwan in late 2024 – there is also a miniature bubble tea store you can buy with it too.\n\n![](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Chun_Shui_Tang_Bubble_Tea_Car_promo_image.webp)\n\n*Image from Tomica Wiki*\n\nAn excellent Taiwan souvenir for children (or big kids like us) – we’d also recommend a visit to the original Chun Shui Tang in [Taichung.](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/taichung-taiwan-things-to-do\/)\n\nDid you know there is also a Taiwan TOMICA [themed 7-Eleven in Kaohsiung](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/themed-7-elevens-kaohsiung-taiwan\/) too?\n\n![](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Chun_Shui_Tang_Tomica_promo_image.webp)\n\n*Image from Tomica Wiki*\n***\n## **27\\. Hello Kitty Taiwan**\nOK, so we know literally everywhere in the world has Hello Kitty merchandise but there is also lots of exclusive [Hello Kitty Taiwan](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/hello-kitty-taiwan-things-to-do\/) merchandise, available in convenience stores like [7-Eleven](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/hello-kitty-7-eleven-taipei-taiwan\/) plus special Sanrio stores like the one in Terminal 2 of Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport.\n\n![Hello Kitty Taiwan souvenir \/ pasalubong ](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/hello-kitty-4-635x800.jpg)\n\nOn our latest trip, we spotted lots of Hello Kitty merchandise in a gift shop along [Dihua Street](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/dihua-street-dadaocheng-taipei\/) selling Hello Kitty Taiwan screen wipes, stickers and fabric pouches.\n\n[You might like our Hello Kitty things to do in Taiwan article \\>](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/hello-kitty-taiwan-things-to-do\/)\n\n![Hello Kitty Taiwan souvenir](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/hello-kitty-3-635x800.jpg)\n\n![Hello Kitty Taiwan souvenir \/ pasalubong ](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/hello-kitty-1-635x800.jpg)\n***\n## **28\\. Personalised Stamps \/ Commemorative Stamps**\nIf you’d like to take back home your very own Taiwan stamp, there are various ways to create your own personalized stamp block.\n\nSome stations and malls have vending machines where you can create your own stamps – or there are special shops like Ri Xing Type Foundry near Zhongshan MRT station in Taipei.\n\nHere you can create your own customised stamp in English or traditional Chinese letters and you can create your own stamps for less than NT\\$360 including a case.\n\n[Find Ri Xing Type Foundry on Google Maps here \\>](https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/Ft68kKHJwJQPXjHR8)\n***\n## **29\\. Unusual Taiwan potato chip flavours**\nOne of the most popular topics of conversation in our [Taiwan Travel Tips (TTT) Facebook group](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/taiwantraveltips) is all the unusual crisp \/ potato chip flavors you can find in [Taiwan convenience stores](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/taiwan-supermarkets-convenience-stores\/) like [7-Eleven](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/7-eleven-taiwan\/) – this makes for a unique and ultimately cheap souvenir\\!\n\n![Unusual Taiwan potato chip flavours - taiwan food](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/chips-964x800.jpg)\n\nPerhaps the most viral unusual potato chip has to be the Taiwan Doritos Century Egg crisps, which sold out – these black Dorito chips are famously stinky but strangely satisfying.\n\n![Doritos century egg chips crisps in Taiwan](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/chips-1-635x800.jpg)\n\nWe also LOVE the Doritos coriander chips in Taiwan – we even got them served to us in a swanky award-winning cocktail bar in Taipei’s East district, such is their popularity right now.\n\n![Doritos coriander chips crisps in Taiwan](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/chips-4-635x800.jpg)\n\nOther unusual and interesting crisp and potato chip flavors in Taiwan include beef noodle soup, beer, stinky tofu, Taiwanese sausage, scallion pancake, peanut + coriander plus many MANY more.\n\nPlease note many chip flavors are seasonal \/ limited edition but new interesting potato chip flavors are released in Taiwan all the time.\n\n![tea egg chips crips in taiwan](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/chips-2-635x800.jpg)\n\n## **Our final Taiwan souvenir and ultimate Taipei gift \/ pasalubong**\n## **30\\. 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Boilerpipe Text	No trip to Taiwan is complete without some form of Taiwan souvenir to take home, from tasty treats like pineapple cake to more lasting treasures like a Taiwan tea set or ‘gaji’ bag. Be it cool ceramics from Yingge to top Taiwan tech and cheap consumables from Syntrend Creative Park Mall, there are super Taiwan souvenirs for you to take home alongside your photos and magical memories. And for our Filipino readers, we know how much you love your Taiwan pasalubong (souvenirs) so enjoy! Here is our guide to Taiwan souvenir shopping with gifts to suit all budgets and tastes (quite literally). This article was originally published on 17 January 2025 . You might like – Best places to buy souvenirs in Taipei > Table of Contents The best Taiwan souvenirs / Pasalubong to take home 1. Shiba Says souvenirs 2. Striped Taiwan market / shopping bag (“Ga Ji Dai”) 3. Taiwan Pineapple Cake 4. Taiwan Rice / Mochi Cakes 5. Wooderful Life 6. Taiwan ink stamps 7. Din Tai Fung merchandise 8. Loose leaf Taiwan tea 9. Bugcat Capoo 10. Taipei 101 gifts 11. Cute drinks carriers 12. Taipei’s Wonky Post Box souvenirs 13. Mini Lanterns 14. Kavalan Whisky 15. Jade jewellery 16. ORINGO leather shoes 17. Fun Taiwan t-Shirt or clothing 18. Regional Taiwan Snacks 19. Your own handmade Taiwan incense sticks 20. Studio Ghibli merchandise 21. Taiwanese food sheet face masks 22. Taiwan beer merchandise 23. Taiwanese Chips and ‘Good Luck’ snacks 24. Ceramics from Yingge 25. Starbucks mugs 26. TOMICA Taiwan Exclusive – Chun Shui Tang Bubble Tea Car 27. Hello Kitty Taiwan 28. Personalised Stamps / Commemorative Stamps 29. Unusual Taiwan potato chip flavours Our final Taiwan souvenir and ultimate Taipei gift / pasalubong 30. Get a Taiwan tattoo Found this best pasalubong / souvenirs in Taiwan article helpful? The best Taiwan souvenirs / Pasalubong to take home 1. Shiba Says souvenirs Shiba Says is Taiwanese cartoon character with over 1 million followers on Instagram. As well as featuring on all of the Taipei Metro public safety videos, you’ll see lots of Shiba Say souvenirs, from cute keyrings to birthday magnets. 2. Striped Taiwan market / shopping bag (“Ga Ji Dai”) You will see these red, green, white and blue striped shopping ‘Gaji’ bags all over Taiwan, used to carry goods by locals and tourists. Amazingly, they are so iconic, we’ve also seen Taiwan striped shopping bags in magnet form, on cards and a whole array of other market bag merchandise. Read more in our guide to Taiwan’s striped shopping bag > Buy a Ga Ji Dai striped bag on Amazon > Striped bag in coin purse form You might like – Our travellers guide to the Taiwan Receipt Lottery, ‘free’ to enter with most souvenir purchases 3. Taiwan Pineapple Cake Taiwan’s classic pineapple cake is a decadent dessert that is a regular topic of conversation in our Facebook Taiwan Travel Tips (TTT) group – many believe Sunnyhills pineapple cake or Chia Te Baker y to be the best but others have said Pan’s Cake and Suntone . This big debate sounds like a great excuse to try plenty of Taiwan pineapple cakes! This is possibly the most popular Taiwan food souvenir to take home as it is uniquely Taiwanese and something you are allowed to take back home through customs. Pineapple cake is also pasalubong perfection for Filipinos. Read more about the best pineapple cakes in Taiwan as voted for by our Taiwan Facebook group > Purchase ChiaTe pineapple cakes on Amazon > 4. Taiwan Rice / Mochi Cakes Pineapple cakes not your thing? I (Neil) am not a fan so for a tasty alternative snack that you can take home, try some flavoured Taiwan rice-cakes (‘mi gao’) and mochi balls available in various flavours. 5. Wooderful Life A quick mention of one of the most beautiful toy shops in Taiwan, Wooderful Life – they have branches across Taipei (and Taiwan) including a store at the famous Red House in Ximending. Wooderful Life is a Taiwanese chain of wooden toy shops that produce the most incredible and intricate gifts such as music boxes, wooden puppets and traditional toys. 6. Taiwan ink stamps Collecting stamps around Taiwan’s various attractions and Metro stations is one of the most fun things to do in Taiwan (and free!). Popular with kids, Taiwan ink stamps are also one of the most popular areas of discussion in our Facebook Taiwan Travel Tips (TTT) group . Possibly as a fun Taiwan souvenir for yourself, there are even special stamp books and notepads you can buy so you can keep your stamp collection safe, ready to take home. There are lots of places where you can buy beautiful stamp books – popular locations in Taipei include one of the gift shops on the top floor of Red House in Ximending, Chiang Kai Shek Memorial Hall gift-shop plus the Taipei 101 gift-shop. Alternatively you can purchase a stamp book on Amazon such as this one > 7. Din Tai Fung merchandise Taiwan’s tasty xiao long bao / dumpling chain has lots of fans around the world so it is no small wonder they have their own merchandise range. Behold ‘Bao Bao’, the Din Tai Fung mascot! For any Din Tai Fung devotees, the tasty Taiwan dumpling restaurant has a huge range of cute merchandise. As well as plushies, toys and stationery, DTF also has its own line of pineapple cakes & butter cookies to take home. Check out our guide to dining at Din Tai Fung in Taiwan > We’ve also seen the bobble head doll available on Amazon > 8. Loose leaf Taiwan tea Popular across Taiwan, the famous loose leaf tea is a popular purchase from tea-growing regions like Pinglin and Alishan – plus closer to Taipei, Maokong has a huge collection of tea houses that have sealed bags to take home. Check out this Pinglin tea culture and Maokong day tour from Taipei > Check out the range of Taiwan tea on Amazon > 9. Bugcat Capoo Bugcat Capoo (貓貓蟲咖波) is one of the most popular Taiwan cartoon characters, a cute cross between a blue cat and a bug, created by Taiwan illustrator Yara (亞拉). Bugcat Capoo has over 1.6 million followers on Instagram and has lots of merchandise to collect plus gift shops like this Bugcat Capoo House in Taichung or a Bugcat Capoo themed 7-Eleven in Xinyi Taipei. You can buy so many Bugcat Capoo branded gifts from ink stamps to motorcycle helmets – one of the cutest Taiwan souvenirs you will ever find! Bugcat Capoo 7-Eleven themed store 10. Taipei 101 gifts Likely Taiwan’s most iconic building, Taipei 101 isn’t short on its own souvenirs – you can even get Taipei 101 shaped water bottles, tea bags, jigsaw puzzles plus building block sets. They’ve even created a cute cartoon character, Damper Baby, out of their famous Taipei 101 ‘mass damper’, a huge ball which helps with earthquake resistance. So for a very quirky Taipei souvenir, head up Taipei 101. You might like our guide to the best Taipei 101 viewpoints or our guide to Taiwan’s highest cafe, Simple Kaffa Sola, atop Taipei 101. 11. Cute drinks carriers An inexpensive but very practical gift, you’ll see people using patterned drink carriers all over Taiwan. Shop around at the Taiwan night markets and you’ll find them as cheap as NT$20 for sturdy drink carriers with cute cartoon characters. 12. Taipei’s Wonky Post Box souvenirs Special delivery – meet the most famous wonky post boxes in Taiwan, ‘Little Red’ & ‘Little Green’! In 2015, typhoon Soudelour devastated Taiwan, including bending these postboxes in downtown Taipei. After the storms, these two tough mailboxes featured on the local news and locals began to take pictures & selfies with them. Such is their popularity, you can buy everything from Taipei wonky post box stickers to building block sets. Check out our weird, wonderful and unusual things to do in Taipei guide > 13. Mini Lanterns Taiwan is renowned for its lantern festivals like the Taipei Lantern festival and the annual Taiwan lantern festival, plus a popular activity is to release lanterns from Shifen Old Street along the Pingxi Line , an easy day-trip from Taipei. You’ll find mini lanterns available to take home in lots of gift shops particularly around Ximending costing around NT$75 per tiny lantern – some even light up with mini LEDs. 14. Kavalan Whisky Cheers / ganbei to Taiwan’s most famous whiskey, Kavalan located in Yuanshin, Yilan County. Kavalan Whiskey only started brewing in 2005 and has already won over 200 awards globally – in that relatively short-time, it has become Taiwan’s best known premium whiskey brand. We visited the Kavalan Whisky distillery in Yilan in early 2026 to blend our own unique whisky based on our tastes – this is a treat for curious travellers or seasoned whisky connoisseurs. It also has a well stocked Kavalan souvenir shop and prices are also very reasonable, including whisky and their sister brand Buckskin beer – we decided to enjoy our own brand of whisky in style by purchasing Kavalan whisky glasses and wooden coasters. Make a trip to the source in Yilan County or stock up at the airport – the Taiwan duty free liquor allowance is 1 liter per traveller over 20 years of age. Book this private Taiwan Kavalan Whiskey tour on Viator or this private Kavalan Whiskey tour on Get Your Guide. Read about our visit to Kavalan Distillery in Yilan > 15. Jade jewellery A ‘gem’ of a Taipei weekend market, Jianguo Jade Market and Holiday Flower Market (建國玉市) takes place every Saturday and Sunday in Taipei’s Da’an District. Visit the jade market to see thousands of gems and jewels on display. Here is our Jianguo Jade Market guide > 16. ORINGO leather shoes For a Taiwan fashion fix and stylish souvenir, pay a visit to one of ORINGO’s five stores – famous for their Taiwanese handcrafted footwear plus their chic accessories like handbags, belts and socks, ORINGO have five stores in Taiwan; three in Taipei and two in Taichung . ORINGO is an award winning Taiwanese handcrafted footwear and lifestyle brand that celebrates its 20th anniversary this year – we opted for some women’s Chelsea Boots in black and elastic sided men’s half brogues in brown, plus some leather closed toe slippers (which get even more comfortable the more you wear them). We visited and took these photos at ORINGO Dongmen near Yongkang Street in Taipei, a beautiful boutique to browse with very attentive staff. We should also mention the ORINGO packaging is rather neat if you want to take your stylish souvenirs home safely to wear as a lasting memory of your Taiwan trip. Check out the full ORINGO Taiwan shoewear range here > 17. Fun Taiwan t-Shirt or clothing There are lots of fun t-shirts to buy in Taipei and Taiwan featuring characters like Taiwan’s Oh Bear or Shiba. One of the most popular t-shirts found by one of our Taiwan Facebook group members is this ‘Taiwan Not Thailand’ t-shirt which was bought at Huashan 1914 Creative Park. Image credit: Julie Dochowtn For good quality and inexpensive clothes to take back home, try Taiwan’s NET clothing store, which is a bit like Taiwan’s answer to UNIQLO but way cheaper. They have branches all across Taiwan including a big NET store in Ximending. 18. Regional Taiwan Snacks You’ll find snacks from all over Taiwan in larger gift shops or Taiwan supermarkets. For instance, Carrefour Ximending has two aisles dedicated to food and drink from Taiwan’s regions. We spotted snacks and supplies from Jiufen , Yehliu, Yilan, Chiayi and Taichung like Fu Yuan peanut butter egg rolls and blissful bubble tea. Like our content? Check out our Asia Facebook pages for inspiring photos and videos: South Korea > Japan > Thailand > 19. Your own handmade Taiwan incense sticks For a unique and ‘scent-sational’ souvenir from Taipei, take a fun and fragrance-filled workshop in Taipei’s Gongguan neighbourhood . Hosted by our Taiwan Travel Tips Facebook group member Michael whose family have been making incense for over 70 years, this is a two hour hands-on scent session combined with snacks and an interesting intro to incense. We joined Michael in his family’s store for a wonderful workshop where we got to learn about traditional Taiwanese incense and how to make and blend it ourselves. Choosing from a base of sandalwood or agarwood, we combined the ingredients based on our own scent preferences before making our very own incense ‘paste’ which soon dries so you can take it home. Michael is a great host and he also gave us lots of local insights and Taipei tips. For a very ‘incense’ session combined with tea and old school snacks, check out the Taiwan Incense Workshop > Prices start from NT$800. 20. Studio Ghibli merchandise All aboard the ‘cat-bus’ in Taiwan! Did you know there are 10 Studio Ghibli stores in Taiwan (called ‘Donguri Republic’), with mountains of Princess Mononoke merchandise, shedloads of Spirited Away souvenirs and tonnes of Totoro gifts? Xinyi’s Donguri Republic / Studio Ghibli Taipei store is located on the top floor of Shin Kong Mitsukoshi Taipei Xinyi Place A8, handily next door to a huge children’s outdoor play area (which is incidentally is one of the best things to do in Taipei with kids ). Better still, there is something to suit all budgets from glorious Studio Ghibli gachapon to huge plushies. The Xinyi Donguri Republic store even has a huge recreation of the My Neighbour Totoro cat bus which you can pose with and even go inside! You can also find Studio Ghibli merchandise in many Taiwan gift shops, especially in Jiufen. Check out all the Studio Ghibli merchandise on Amazon > 21. Taiwanese food sheet face masks Available to buy in the chain store Watsons Taiwan, this is a rather freaky face mask collection that has Taiwanese food fragrances – that is right, you can buy a fried chicken face mask in Taiwan! This Watson’s Taiwan food face mask range retails at NT$299 for five masks (although we bought some on sale for NT$119 in early 2026) and the face mask flavors include papaya milk, bubble milk tea, starfruit juice, mango iced snow flake, Taiwanese fried chicken, braised pork rice or pork ribs stewed in medicinal herbs. 22. Taiwan beer merchandise Although we are partial to Taiwan craft beer bars , there is a big market for Taiwan Beer souvenirs from cool clocks made out of compressed glass bottles to super cute beer can stickers. Other malt merchandise includes Taiwan Beer themed tote-bags (perfect for carrying a 6 pack) plus cute can keyrings and fridge magnets. Cheers / Ganbei! Taiwanderers tip – sometimes in Taiwan convenience stores like 7-Eleven Taiwan , we’ve seen Taiwan Beer offers like buy 6 cans and get a free souvenir glass or bag. So buy big to get free gifts. You’re welcome – with the money you’ve saved with this tip, why not buy us a beer? 23. Taiwanese Chips and ‘Good Luck’ snacks Take home some Taiwanese potato chips – you’ll find dozens of snacks to buy as souvenirs; from shrimp crisps to oyster omelette flavor potato chips. Perhaps the most famous is Kuai Kuai Coconut Corn Puffs 乖乖 famous as being Taiwan’s good luck snack. Amazingly, the corn puff packets feature in many workplaces as a charm placed around computers or technology to stop them breaking; they are a popular temple offering too. Find out more about Taiwan’s Kuai Kuai Coconut Corn Puffs 乖乖 > Taiwanderers Tip – if you want to try lots of Taiwan snacks, we found Carrefour had loads of inexpensive selection bags of Taiwan chips, where you could get 8 mini packets of different flavours for around only NT$50. 24. Ceramics from Yingge A 30 minute train from Taipei Main Station brings you to Yingge, Taipei’s Ceramics Capital. Famous for all of its pottery workshops and ceramic manufacturers, Yingge has a traditional Old Street plus several massive new museums. A great place to buy unique Taiwan souvenirs like local pottery, there are even glass blowing centers in Yingge where you can ‘blow your own’. We’d rate Yingge as one of the best day-trips from Taipei > Taiwanderers Email Newsletter! For travel tips and fun news, make sure you subscribe to our Taiwanderers Taiwan Travel Tips email newsletter! Click here to sign up (you can unsubscribe at any time) 25. Starbucks mugs Love it or loathe it, there is no denying there is a big market for collectible Starbucks mugs and cups from around the world and Taiwan is no different. Such is the demand, many travellers earn a side income by taking orders for Starbucks cups to take back home. Starbucks Taiwan releases several series a year, from sakura / cherry blossom themed cups to Lunar New Year mugs and cute Starbucks bear plushies (or bear keyrings, if you are packing light). And of course you can buy Starbucks mugs in Taiwan from each of the main regions, including a Sun Moon Lake , Kaohsiung , Taichung plus several more. Read more about Taiwan Starbucks mugs > You might like – Best places to buy souvenirs in Taipei > 26. TOMICA Taiwan Exclusive – Chun Shui Tang Bubble Tea Car We’ve always been BIG fans of TOMICA, the collectible toy car company originally from Japan. A member of our Taiwan Travel Tips (TTT) Facebook group alerted us to a new Chun Shui Tang bubble tea car that TOMICA launched in Taiwan in late 2024 – there is also a miniature bubble tea store you can buy with it too. Image from Tomica Wiki An excellent Taiwan souvenir for children (or big kids like us) – we’d also recommend a visit to the original Chun Shui Tang in Taichung. Did you know there is also a Taiwan TOMICA themed 7-Eleven in Kaohsiung too? Image from Tomica Wiki 27. Hello Kitty Taiwan OK, so we know literally everywhere in the world has Hello Kitty merchandise but there is also lots of exclusive Hello Kitty Taiwan merchandise, available in convenience stores like 7-Eleven plus special Sanrio stores like the one in Terminal 2 of Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. On our latest trip, we spotted lots of Hello Kitty merchandise in a gift shop along Dihua Street selling Hello Kitty Taiwan screen wipes, stickers and fabric pouches. You might like our Hello Kitty things to do in Taiwan article > 28. Personalised Stamps / Commemorative Stamps If you’d like to take back home your very own Taiwan stamp, there are various ways to create your own personalized stamp block. Some stations and malls have vending machines where you can create your own stamps – or there are special shops like Ri Xing Type Foundry near Zhongshan MRT station in Taipei. Here you can create your own customised stamp in English or traditional Chinese letters and you can create your own stamps for less than NT$360 including a case. Find Ri Xing Type Foundry on Google Maps here > 29. Unusual Taiwan potato chip flavours One of the most popular topics of conversation in our Taiwan Travel Tips (TTT) Facebook group is all the unusual crisp / potato chip flavors you can find in Taiwan convenience stores like 7-Eleven – this makes for a unique and ultimately cheap souvenir! Perhaps the most viral unusual potato chip has to be the Taiwan Doritos Century Egg crisps, which sold out – these black Dorito chips are famously stinky but strangely satisfying. We also LOVE the Doritos coriander chips in Taiwan – we even got them served to us in a swanky award-winning cocktail bar in Taipei’s East district, such is their popularity right now. Other unusual and interesting crisp and potato chip flavors in Taiwan include beef noodle soup, beer, stinky tofu, Taiwanese sausage, scallion pancake, peanut + coriander plus many MANY more. Please note many chip flavors are seasonal / limited edition but new interesting potato chip flavors are released in Taiwan all the time. Our final Taiwan souvenir and ultimate Taipei gift / pasalubong 30. Get a Taiwan tattoo If you want a more lasting unusual souvenir from Taipei, you could always head to Tattoo Street in Ximending. There are several tattoo shops located in one covered lane, all of which have tattoo ‘menu boards’ outside. To find Tattoo Street in Ximending, just keep an eye out for the huge golden statue (a bit like a giant Oscar statue) that is holding a massive tattoo needle – quite the unique Taipei tourist attraction! Found this best pasalubong / souvenirs in Taiwan article helpful? Support us on Ko-fi! > Did you enjoy our Taiwan souvenirs / pasalubong article? 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Do one final check with our [Taipei first timers guide](https://taiwanderers.com/taipei-taiwan-first-time-visitors-guide/) and our [packing list guide](https://taiwanderers.com/taiwan-packing-list-travel-essentials/). Travelling with kids? [Check out our Taipei For Kids eBook \>](https://taiwanderers.com/shop/) Table of Contents [Toggle](https://taiwanderers.com/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide/) - [The best Taiwan souvenirs / Pasalubong to take home](https://taiwanderers.com/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide/#The_best_Taiwan_souvenirs_Pasalubong_to_take_home) - [1\. Shiba Says souvenirs](https://taiwanderers.com/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide/#1_Shiba_Says_souvenirs) - [2\. Striped Taiwan market / shopping bag (“Ga Ji Dai”)](https://taiwanderers.com/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide/#2_Striped_Taiwan_market_shopping_bag_%E2%80%9CGa_Ji_Dai%E2%80%9D) - [3\. Taiwan Pineapple Cake](https://taiwanderers.com/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide/#3_Taiwan_Pineapple_Cake) - [4\. Taiwan Rice / Mochi Cakes](https://taiwanderers.com/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide/#4_Taiwan_Rice_Mochi_Cakes) - [5\. Wooderful Life](https://taiwanderers.com/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide/#5_Wooderful_Life) - [6\. Taiwan ink stamps](https://taiwanderers.com/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide/#6_Taiwan_ink_stamps) - [7\. Din Tai Fung merchandise](https://taiwanderers.com/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide/#7_Din_Tai_Fung_merchandise) - [8\. Loose leaf Taiwan tea](https://taiwanderers.com/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide/#8_Loose_leaf_Taiwan_tea) - [9\. Bugcat Capoo](https://taiwanderers.com/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide/#9_Bugcat_Capoo) - [10\. Taipei 101 gifts](https://taiwanderers.com/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide/#10_Taipei_101_gifts) - [11\. Cute drinks carriers](https://taiwanderers.com/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide/#11_Cute_drinks_carriers) - [12\. Taipei’s Wonky Post Box souvenirs](https://taiwanderers.com/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide/#12_Taipeis_Wonky_Post_Box_souvenirs) - [13\. Mini Lanterns](https://taiwanderers.com/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide/#13_Mini_Lanterns) - [14\. Kavalan Whisky](https://taiwanderers.com/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide/#14_Kavalan_Whisky) - [15\. Jade jewellery](https://taiwanderers.com/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide/#15_Jade_jewellery) - [16\. ORINGO leather shoes](https://taiwanderers.com/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide/#16_ORINGO_leather_shoes) - [17\. Fun Taiwan t-Shirt or clothing](https://taiwanderers.com/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide/#17_Fun_Taiwan_t-Shirt_or_clothing) - [18\. Regional Taiwan Snacks](https://taiwanderers.com/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide/#18_Regional_Taiwan_Snacks) - [19\. Your own handmade Taiwan incense sticks](https://taiwanderers.com/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide/#19_Your_own_handmade_Taiwan_incense_sticks) - [20\. Studio Ghibli merchandise](https://taiwanderers.com/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide/#20_Studio_Ghibli_merchandise) - [21\. Taiwanese food sheet face masks](https://taiwanderers.com/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide/#21_Taiwanese_food_sheet_face_masks) - [22\. Taiwan beer merchandise](https://taiwanderers.com/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide/#22_Taiwan_beer_merchandise) - [23\. Taiwanese Chips and ‘Good Luck’ snacks](https://taiwanderers.com/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide/#23_Taiwanese_Chips_and_%E2%80%98Good_Luck_snacks) - [24\. Ceramics from Yingge](https://taiwanderers.com/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide/#24_Ceramics_from_Yingge) - [25\. Starbucks mugs](https://taiwanderers.com/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide/#25_Starbucks_mugs) - [26\. TOMICA Taiwan Exclusive – Chun Shui Tang Bubble Tea Car](https://taiwanderers.com/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide/#26_TOMICA_Taiwan_Exclusive_%E2%80%93_Chun_Shui_Tang_Bubble_Tea_Car) - [27\. Hello Kitty Taiwan](https://taiwanderers.com/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide/#27_Hello_Kitty_Taiwan) - [28\. Personalised Stamps / Commemorative Stamps](https://taiwanderers.com/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide/#28_Personalised_Stamps_Commemorative_Stamps) - [29\. Unusual Taiwan potato chip flavours](https://taiwanderers.com/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide/#29_Unusual_Taiwan_potato_chip_flavours) - [Our final Taiwan souvenir and ultimate Taipei gift / pasalubong](https://taiwanderers.com/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide/#Our_final_Taiwan_souvenir_and_ultimate_Taipei_gift_pasalubong) - [30\. Get a Taiwan tattoo](https://taiwanderers.com/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide/#30_Get_a_Taiwan_tattoo) - [Found this best pasalubong / souvenirs in Taiwan article helpful?](https://taiwanderers.com/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide/#Found_this_best_pasalubong_souvenirs_in_Taiwan_article_helpful) ## The best Taiwan souvenirs / Pasalubong to take home ## 1\. Shiba Says souvenirs Shiba Says is Taiwanese cartoon character with over 1 million followers on Instagram. As well as featuring on all of the Taipei Metro public safety videos, you’ll see lots of Shiba Say souvenirs, from cute keyrings to birthday magnets. ![shiba says bubble tea keyring](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==) ![shiba says bubble tea keyring](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==) * ## 2\. Striped Taiwan market / shopping bag (“Ga Ji Dai”)** You will see these red, green, white and blue striped shopping [‘Gaji’ bags](https://taiwanderers.com/taiwan-striped-grandma-bag-ga-ji-di/) all over Taiwan, used to carry goods by locals and tourists. ![Striped Taiwan Market / shopping bag ("Ga Ji Dai")](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==) Amazingly, they are so iconic, we’ve also seen Taiwan striped shopping bags in magnet form, on cards and a whole array of other market bag merchandise. [Read more in our guide to Taiwan’s striped shopping bag \>](https://taiwanderers.com/taiwan-striped-grandma-bag-ga-ji-di/) [Buy a Ga Ji Dai striped bag on Amazon \>](https://www.amazon.com/Original-Taiwanese-Handmade-Foldable-Mesh/dp/B0DKZN19DW?crid=5Q1UTLIFFYX3&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.kgToLoCn1T2Sp3tncLDoaNtfDb1yOh2_DlCqDIRhVEdMZKrqfGLthr4tW4WpmiuYJk_ZnE1hyfRx8PuOOBU47TR4txaYpxpFcxwhFXcZLiNkryEXEhgn5hZkRjMPQ314N5VezF6LXoW3GjrNgtgcly0bMuoczzxkefD6UYGwIoC36QVJKE5BeAn3wF2GCQngPI6jjVzf7MoYLUtv_99tUY99TTT5hn_MSWdIcPG6XOWsyzScwB6Y4LNkDbSI_2UlPwkHm5M05Aoj2oviVSlyxpuTvucIehAC2fkDkFG1e4k.2h0xAGQK-KRYNZTk2LUFJm-aoBSX__3p3T0rPI8aveI&dib_tag=se&keywords=taiwan+stripe+bag&qid=1753540938&sprefix=taiwan+stripe+bag%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-4&linkCode=ll1&tag=southkoreahallyu-20&linkId=e14a822a8fbfcb2b3c24a916f3df2a53&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl) ![Striped Taiwan Market / shopping bag ("Ga Ji Dai") purse](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==) Striped bag in coin purse form ![Striped Taiwan Market / shopping bag ("Ga Ji Dai") magnet](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==) * You might like – [Our travellers guide to the Taiwan Receipt Lottery, ‘free’ to enter with most souvenir purchases](https://taiwanderers.com/taiwan-receipt-lottery-guide/) * ## 3\. Taiwan Pineapple Cake Taiwan’s classic [pineapple cake](https://taiwanderers.com/taiwan-best-pineapple-cake/) is a decadent dessert that is a regular topic of conversation in our [Facebook Taiwan Travel Tips (TTT) group](https://www.facebook.com/groups/taiwantraveltips) – many believe Sunnyhills pineapple cake or Chia Te Bakery to be the best but others have said Pan’s Cake and Suntone. ![Taiwan souvenir pineapple cake / pasalubong ](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==) This big debate sounds like a great excuse to try plenty of Taiwan pineapple cakes\! This is possibly the most popular Taiwan food souvenir to take home as it is uniquely Taiwanese and something you are allowed to take back home through customs. Pineapple cake is also pasalubong perfection for Filipinos. [Read more about the best pineapple cakes in Taiwan as voted for by our Taiwan Facebook group \>](https://taiwanderers.com/taiwan-best-pineapple-cake/) [Purchase ChiaTe pineapple cakes on Amazon \>](https://www.amazon.com/CHIATE-Pineapple-Cake-12pcs-Taiwanese/dp/B07SD3PZG2?crid=QBTQPTFZMXBP&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ShytzUC0YCoUcRrLcOCeYIbxep1ecU05gYfmtMRATdVXAAlzKzp02ttkR_R98C_RvrraSuFjiqIfq4x_PVX4WVEIUZcfreYVyI2hnDE5UCh44ggstf7aH-mkIKCxN_Qh7P-k1poHlYQMtDr8HVYBjl0JVjWmKBwJIn5cex3spgVJg2iSkynOyBhQWSqL35K695wSVkzZGhoybX4osDYEu1mCTXmIDu2U2OdWT8V_0aWVfM6MpwaS_C9T2xuUzyWw41HwnxubDL-ajqNusIQD6WvpWIWDBXnqU8BDuYFMwh0.r6EaAGNNTGhjra7iTt5sVzWf_jtyADMYo9ETBETPRqU&dib_tag=se&keywords=taiwan+pineapple+cakes&qid=1753541024&sprefix=taiwan+pineapple%2Caps%2C244&sr=8-6&linkCode=ll1&tag=southkoreahallyu-20&linkId=7fe4a3cbb57da289748d758e3dd92aae&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl) ![Taiwan souvenir pineapple cake chia te / pasalubong ](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==) * ## 4\. Taiwan Rice / Mochi Cakes Pineapple cakes not your thing? I (Neil) am not a fan so for a tasty alternative snack that you can take home, try some flavoured Taiwan rice-cakes (‘mi gao’) and mochi balls available in various flavours. ![Taiwan souvenir rice cake / pasalubong ](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==) * ## 5\. Wooderful Life A quick mention of one of the most beautiful toy shops in Taiwan, Wooderful Life – they have branches across Taipei (and Taiwan) including a store at the famous [Red House](https://taiwanderers.com/the-red-house-taipei/) in [Ximending.](https://taiwanderers.com/ximending-taipei-things-to-do/) ![Taiwan souvenir Wooderful Life](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==) Wooderful Life is a Taiwanese chain of wooden toy shops that produce the most incredible and intricate gifts such as music boxes, wooden puppets and traditional toys. ![Taiwan souvenir Wooderful Life](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==) * ## 6\. Taiwan ink stamps Collecting stamps around Taiwan’s various attractions and Metro stations is one of the most fun things to do in Taiwan (and free!). ![](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==) Popular with kids, Taiwan ink stamps are also one of the most popular areas of discussion in our [Facebook Taiwan Travel Tips (TTT) group](https://www.facebook.com/groups/taiwantraveltips). Possibly as a fun Taiwan souvenir for yourself, there are even special stamp books and notepads you can buy so you can keep your stamp collection safe, ready to take home. There are lots of places where you can buy beautiful stamp books – popular locations in Taipei include one of the gift shops on the top floor of [Red House in Ximending,](https://taiwanderers.com/the-red-house-taipei/) Chiang Kai Shek Memorial Hall gift-shop plus the Taipei 101 gift-shop. Alternatively you can [purchase a stamp book on Amazon such as this one \>](https://www.amazon.com/Taiwan-Travel-Stamp-book-adventure/dp/B0F7HVV4Y1?crid=2RTSI7JBL741&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.pTvePoJR43R2oKYrzhqvaC8AQ5tRlsACzt2vDKQo4jzU5hChr3q0X3xw2hY3H9JO4R2rs76RFuaF9GR1Bz22l7oVJgkkA-ubBQzRQZTsZNziVg8BnwfuqI_SFKpa_1JIEFCYkji_3a2Vp4aUnM20j-hbFEbIanPcFrDlkKJKS9WH4eEXdwUAlvwA76asU-EdzHvaaR2TN6XT4JLlJa0oE3HRKz8ygn_-nCSa8C5owoo.ut9iMDtL9XPwOm06yh2sKP5QcPZ2ABmOh9ONHMj1ivI&dib_tag=se&keywords=Taiwan+stamp+book&qid=1753541301&sprefix=taiwan+stamp+book%2Caps%2C305&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=taiwanderers-20&linkId=da00b461e0c986bd5e5d53551f17d459&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl) * ## 7\. Din Tai Fung merchandise Taiwan’s tasty xiao long bao / dumpling chain has lots of fans around the world so it is no small wonder they have their own merchandise range. ![Taiwan souvenir din tai fung](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==) Behold ‘Bao Bao’, the Din Tai Fung mascot! For any Din Tai Fung devotees, the tasty Taiwan dumpling restaurant has a huge range of cute merchandise. As well as plushies, toys and stationery, DTF also has its own line of pineapple cakes & butter cookies to take home. [Check out our guide to dining at Din Tai Fung in Taiwan \>](https://taiwanderers.com/din-tai-fung-taiwan/) [We’ve also seen the bobble head doll available on Amazon \>](https://www.amazon.com/Fung-Family-Bobble-Head-Doll/dp/B0CG5L7DYL?crid=1ZJXQHUXJ487E&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.HCqCW-YjLLsZKtWVSncZb1C1UVzwfb8wZEABpZ-lDoRXWL7Sy4CvmSGlTbkryOY-Qv1XtAb74TTOfloMaWy2wv_D2pdAuctZ4A28bb334VF08_r_IIbN6Lk2RAQzALo-bo2ONQGifOEbp4TBlE7sGhrla9M72XeRVDln--ynmesK6AfEGRw82rREB0PU60tYpBvQ1DecBHKsPFvK57hs1TXhMAgpXQAKhVLuqg22kITGKCfSvvVyjgPsPbL9evubE3P4vGa7rSrVEvkvdGCkCKtq_6lXIdSgKLM3Uf6FKNA.NkoNIZ0GCmPl-tJs1wGCVTVIcba6DrHjEp0SosTIZoI&dib_tag=se&keywords=Din+Tai+Fung&qid=1753541434&sprefix=din+tai+fung%2Caps%2C291&sr=8-4&linkCode=ll1&tag=taiwanderers-20&linkId=9837afea87ab86ca5264b4fa6c7b66f4&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl) ![Taiwan souvenir din tai fung](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==) ![Taiwan souvenir din tai fung / pasalubong ](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==) * ## 8\. Loose leaf Taiwan tea Popular across Taiwan, the famous loose leaf tea is a popular purchase from tea-growing regions like Pinglin and Alishan – plus closer to Taipei, Maokong has a huge collection of tea houses that have sealed bags to take home. [Check out this Pinglin tea culture and Maokong day tour from Taipei \>](https://www.viator.com/tours/Taipei/1-Day-Pinglin-and-Elephant-Mountain-Tour/d5262-3071P45?pid=P00071423&mcid=42383&medium=link&campaign=taiwansouvenirs) [Check out the range of Taiwan tea on Amazon \>](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=taiwan+tea&crid=1O7GAL9LV0PPO&sprefix=taiwan+tea%2Caps%2C217&linkCode=ll2&tag=taiwanderers-20&linkId=d4c84e8a9228af1e2dcbcb326e270e48&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl) ![](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==) * ## 9\. Bugcat Capoo Bugcat Capoo (貓貓蟲咖波) is one of the most popular Taiwan cartoon characters, a cute cross between a blue cat and a bug, created by Taiwan illustrator Yara (亞拉). ![](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==) Bugcat Capoo has over 1.6 million followers on Instagram and has lots of merchandise to collect plus gift shops like this [Bugcat Capoo House in Taichung](https://taiwanderers.com/bugcat-capoo-shop-cafe-taichung-taiwan/) or a [Bugcat Capoo themed 7-Eleven](https://taiwanderers.com/bugcat-capoo-7-eleven-taipei-taiwan/) in [Xinyi Taipei.](https://taiwanderers.com/xinyi-taipei-things-to-do/) You can buy so many Bugcat Capoo branded gifts from ink stamps to motorcycle helmets – one of the cutest Taiwan souvenirs you will ever find\! ![Taiwan souvenir bugcat capoo](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==) Bugcat Capoo 7-Eleven themed store * ## 10\. Taipei 101 gifts Likely Taiwan’s most iconic building, Taipei 101 isn’t short on its own souvenirs – you can even get Taipei 101 shaped water bottles, tea bags, jigsaw puzzles plus building block sets. ![Taiwan souvenir taipei 101 water bottle](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==) They’ve even created a cute cartoon character, Damper Baby, out of their famous Taipei 101 ‘mass damper’, a huge ball which helps with earthquake resistance. So for a very quirky Taipei souvenir, head up [Taipei 101.](https://affiliate.klook.com/redirect?aid=60609&aff_adid=981423&k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Fen-US%2Factivity%2F1659-taipei-101-taipei%2F) You might like our [guide to the best Taipei 101 viewpoints](https://taiwanderers.com/taipei-new-years-eve-fireworks-spots/) or our guide to [Taiwan’s highest cafe, Simple Kaffa Sola, atop Taipei 101.](https://taiwanderers.com/simple-kaffa-sola-taipei-101-cafe/) ![Taiwan souvenir taipei 101](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==) ![Taiwan souvenir taipei 101 tea bag / pasalubong ](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==) ## 11\. Cute drinks carriers An inexpensive but very practical gift, you’ll see people using patterned drink carriers all over Taiwan. Shop around at the [Taiwan night markets](https://taiwanderers.com/best-taiwan-night-markets/) and you’ll find them as cheap as NT\$20 for sturdy drink carriers with cute cartoon characters. ![Taiwan souvenir drink holder](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==) ![Taiwan souvenir drink holder / pasalubong ](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==) * ## 12\. Taipei’s Wonky Post Box souvenirs Special delivery – meet the most famous wonky post boxes in Taiwan, ‘Little Red’ & ‘Little Green’\! In 2015, typhoon Soudelour devastated Taiwan, including bending these postboxes in downtown Taipei. ![sticker wonky postboxes Taiwan souvenir / pasalubong ](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==) After the storms, these two tough mailboxes featured on the local news and locals began to take pictures & selfies with them. Such is their popularity, you can buy everything from Taipei wonky post box stickers to building block sets. [Check out our weird, wonderful and unusual things to do in Taipei guide \>](https://taiwanderers.com/unusual-weird-things-to-do-taipei/) ![lego wonky postboxes Taiwan souvenir / pasalubong ](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==) * ## 13\. Mini Lanterns Taiwan is renowned for its lantern festivals like the [Taipei Lantern festival](https://taiwanderers.com/taipei-lantern-festival/) and the annual Taiwan lantern festival, plus a popular activity is to release lanterns from Shifen Old Street along the [Pingxi Line](https://taiwanderers.com/pingxi-rail-line-taiwan-guide/), an [easy day-trip from Taipei.](https://taiwanderers.com/day-trips-from-taipei/) You’ll find mini lanterns available to take home in lots of gift shops particularly around Ximending costing around NT\$75 per tiny lantern – some even light up with mini LEDs. ![mini lantern Taiwan souvenir / pasalubong ](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==) ![mini lantern Taiwan souvenir / pasalubong ](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==) * ## 14\. Kavalan Whisky Cheers / ganbei to Taiwan’s most famous whiskey, [Kavalan](https://taiwanderers.com/kavalan-whisky-distillery-yilan/) located in Yuanshin, Yilan County. Kavalan Whiskey only started brewing in 2005 and has already won over 200 awards globally – in that relatively short-time, it has become Taiwan’s best known premium whiskey brand. ![](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==) We visited the Kavalan Whisky distillery in [Yilan](https://taiwanderers.com/things-to-do-in-yilan/) in early 2026 to blend our own unique whisky based on our tastes – this is a treat for curious travellers or seasoned whisky connoisseurs. It also has a well stocked Kavalan souvenir shop and prices are also very reasonable, including whisky and their sister brand Buckskin beer – we decided to enjoy our own brand of whisky in style by purchasing Kavalan whisky glasses and wooden coasters. ![](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==) Make a trip to the source in Yilan County or stock up at the airport – the Taiwan duty free liquor allowance is 1 liter per traveller over 20 years of age. Book this [private Taiwan Kavalan Whiskey tour on Viator](https://www.viator.com/Taipei/d5262-ttd/p-40100P25?pid=P00071423&mcid=42383&medium=link&campaign=taiwansouvenirs) or this [private Kavalan Whiskey tour on Get Your Guide.](https://www.getyourguide.com/taipei-city-l190/from-taipei-yilan-private-tour-with-kavalan-arts-visit-t849048/?partner_id=NQ1ZZEQ&utm_medium=online_publisher&cmp=taiwansouvenirs) [Read about our visit to Kavalan Distillery in Yilan \>](https://taiwanderers.com/kavalan-whisky-distillery-yilan/) ![](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==) * ## 15\. Jade jewellery A ‘gem’ of a Taipei weekend market, [Jianguo Jade Market and Holiday Flower Market](https://taiwanderers.com/jianguo-jade-market-holiday-flower-taipei/) (建國玉市) takes place every Saturday and Sunday in Taipei’s Da’an District. Visit the jade market to see thousands of gems and jewels on display. [Here is our Jianguo Jade Market guide \>](https://taiwanderers.com/jianguo-jade-market-holiday-flower-taipei/) ![](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==) * ## 16\. ORINGO leather shoes For a Taiwan fashion fix and stylish souvenir, pay a visit to one of ORINGO’s five stores – famous for their Taiwanese handcrafted footwear plus their chic accessories like handbags, belts and socks, ORINGO have five stores in Taiwan; three in Taipei and two in [Taichung](https://taiwanderers.com/taichung-taiwan-things-to-do/). ![ORINGO leather shoes Taiwan](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==) ORINGO is an award winning Taiwanese handcrafted footwear and lifestyle brand that celebrates its 20th anniversary this year – we opted for some women’s Chelsea Boots in black and elastic sided men’s half brogues in brown, plus some leather closed toe slippers (which get even more comfortable the more you wear them). ![ORINGO leather shoes Taiwan](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==) We visited and took these photos at ORINGO Dongmen near [Yongkang Street](https://taiwanderers.com/yongkang-street-taipei/) in Taipei, a beautiful boutique to browse with very attentive staff. We should also mention the ORINGO packaging is rather neat if you want to take your stylish souvenirs home safely to wear as a lasting memory of your Taiwan trip. [Check out the full ORINGO Taiwan shoewear range here \>](https://www.oringoshoes.com/) ![ORINGO leather shoes Taiwan](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==) * ## 17\. Fun Taiwan t-Shirt or clothing** There are lots of fun t-shirts to buy in Taipei and Taiwan featuring characters like Taiwan’s Oh Bear or Shiba. One of the most popular t-shirts found by one of our Taiwan Facebook group members is this ‘Taiwan Not Thailand’ t-shirt which was bought at [Huashan 1914 Creative Park.](https://taiwanderers.com/huashan-1914-creative-park-taipei/) ![taiwan not thailand t shirt](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==) Image credit: Julie Dochowtn For good quality and inexpensive clothes to take back home, try Taiwan’s NET clothing store, which is a bit like Taiwan’s answer to UNIQLO but way cheaper. They have branches all across Taiwan including a big NET store in Ximending. ![net fashion store Taiwan](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==) ![net fashion store Taiwan](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==) [![](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)](https://taiwanderers.com/shop/) ## 18\. Regional Taiwan Snacks You’ll find snacks from all over Taiwan in larger gift shops or [Taiwan supermarkets.](https://taiwanderers.com/taiwan-supermarkets-convenience-stores/) For instance, [Carrefour](https://taiwanderers.com/carrefour-taiwan-shopping-souvenirs/) Ximending has two aisles dedicated to food and drink from Taiwan’s regions. We spotted snacks and supplies from [Jiufen](https://taiwanderers.com/jiufen-taiwan-guide/), Yehliu, Yilan, Chiayi and [Taichung](https://taiwanderers.com/taichung-taiwan-things-to-do/) like Fu Yuan peanut butter egg rolls and blissful bubble tea. ![](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==) ![](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==) Like our content? Check out our Asia Facebook pages for inspiring photos and videos: [South Korea \>](https://www.facebook.com/southkoreahallyu) [Japan \>](https://www.facebook.com/planmyjapan) [Thailand \>](https://www.facebook.com/thailandinspiredguides) ## 19\. Your own handmade Taiwan incense sticks For a unique and ‘scent-sational’ souvenir from Taipei, take a fun and fragrance-filled workshop in Taipei’s [Gongguan neighbourhood](https://taiwanderers.com/gongguan-longquan-taipei-student-district/). Hosted by our [Taiwan Travel Tips Facebook group](https://www.facebook.com/groups/taiwantraveltips) member Michael whose family have been making incense for over 70 years, this is a two hour hands-on scent session combined with snacks and an interesting intro to incense. ![handmade Taiwan incense sticks](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==) We joined Michael in his family’s store for a wonderful workshop where we got to learn about traditional Taiwanese incense and how to make and blend it ourselves. Choosing from a base of sandalwood or agarwood, we combined the ingredients based on our own scent preferences before making our very own incense ‘paste’ which soon dries so you can take it home. ![handmade Taiwan incense sticks](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==) Michael is a great host and he also gave us lots of local insights and Taipei tips. For a very ‘incense’ session combined with tea and old school snacks, [check out the Taiwan Incense Workshop \>](https://www.facebook.com/share/14UN3rkpquk/?mibextid=wwXIfr) Prices start from NT\$800. * ## 20\. Studio Ghibli merchandise All aboard the ‘cat-bus’ in Taiwan\! Did you know there are 10 Studio Ghibli stores in Taiwan (called ‘Donguri Republic’), with mountains of Princess Mononoke merchandise, shedloads of Spirited Away souvenirs and tonnes of Totoro gifts? Xinyi’s Donguri Republic / Studio Ghibli Taipei store is located on the top floor of Shin Kong Mitsukoshi Taipei Xinyi Place A8, handily next door to a huge children’s outdoor play area (which is incidentally is one of the [best things to do in Taipei with kids](https://taiwanderers.com/taipei-with-kids-things-to-do/)). ![taiwan souvenirs studio ghibli ](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==) ![taiwan souvenirs studio ghibli / pasalubong ](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==) Better still, there is something to suit all budgets from glorious Studio Ghibli gachapon to huge plushies. The Xinyi Donguri Republic store even has a huge recreation of the My Neighbour Totoro cat bus which you can pose with and even go inside\! You can also find Studio Ghibli merchandise in many Taiwan gift shops, especially in Jiufen. [Check out all the Studio Ghibli merchandise on Amazon \>](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Studio+Ghibli&crid=37J6I7KXV6GR3&sprefix=taiwan+snacks%2Caps%2C307&linkCode=ll2&tag=taiwanderers-20&linkId=50c3b5fa4b3ede31645c02861d2e66f6&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl) ![taiwan souvenirs - totoro taipei 101 studio ghibli tote bag / pasalubong ](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==) ![taiwan souvenirs - no face studio ghibli pens / pasalubong ](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==) * ## 21\. Taiwanese food sheet face masks Available to buy in the chain store Watsons Taiwan, this is a rather freaky face mask collection that has Taiwanese food fragrances – that is right, you can buy a fried chicken face mask in Taiwan\! ![Taiwanese food sheet face masks Watsons Taiwan](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==) This Watson’s Taiwan food face mask range retails at NT\$299 for five masks (although we bought some on sale for NT\$119 in early 2026) and the face mask flavors include papaya milk, bubble milk tea, starfruit juice, mango iced snow flake, Taiwanese fried chicken, braised pork rice or pork ribs stewed in medicinal herbs. ![Taiwanese food sheet face masks Watsons Taiwan fried chicken](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==) * ## 22\. Taiwan beer merchandise Although we are partial to [Taiwan craft beer bars](https://taiwanderers.com/taipei-craft-beer-brewery-bars/), there is a big market for Taiwan Beer souvenirs from cool clocks made out of compressed glass bottles to super cute beer can stickers. ![taiwan beer gifts and souvenirs / pasalubong ](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==) Other malt merchandise includes Taiwan Beer themed tote-bags (perfect for carrying a 6 pack) plus cute can keyrings and fridge magnets. Cheers / Ganbei\! Taiwanderers tip – sometimes in Taiwan convenience stores like [7-Eleven Taiwan](https://taiwanderers.com/7-eleven-taiwan/), we’ve seen Taiwan Beer offers like buy 6 cans and get a free souvenir glass or bag. So buy big to get free gifts. You’re welcome – with the money you’ve saved with this tip, [why not buy us a beer?](https://ko-fi.com/cktravels) ![taiwan beer gifts and souvenirs / pasalubong ](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==) ![studio ghibli no face taiwan beer tote bag - Taiwan souvenir / pasalubong ](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==) * ## 23\. Taiwanese Chips and ‘Good Luck’ snacks Take home some Taiwanese potato chips – you’ll find dozens of snacks to buy as souvenirs; from shrimp crisps to oyster omelette flavor potato chips. ![](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==) Perhaps the most famous is Kuai Kuai Coconut Corn Puffs 乖乖 famous as being Taiwan’s good luck snack. Amazingly, the corn puff packets feature in many workplaces as a charm placed around computers or technology to stop them breaking; they are a popular temple offering too. [Find out more about Taiwan’s Kuai Kuai Coconut Corn Puffs 乖乖 \>](https://taiwanderers.com/taiwan-kuai-kuai-coconut-corn-puffs/) Taiwanderers Tip – if you want to try lots of Taiwan snacks, we found Carrefour had loads of inexpensive selection bags of Taiwan chips, where you could get 8 mini packets of different flavours for around only NT\$50. ![](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==) * ## 24\. Ceramics from Yingge A 30 minute train from Taipei Main Station brings you to Yingge, Taipei’s Ceramics Capital. Famous for all of its pottery workshops and ceramic manufacturers, Yingge has a traditional Old Street plus several massive new museums. ![Ceramics from Yingge - Taiwan souvenir](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==) A great place to buy unique Taiwan souvenirs like local pottery, there are even glass blowing centers in Yingge where you can ‘blow your own’. We’d rate Yingge as one of the [best day-trips from Taipei \>](https://taiwanderers.com/day-trips-from-taipei/) ![Ceramics from Yingge - Taiwan souvenir / pasalubong ](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==) Taiwanderers Email Newsletter\! For travel tips and fun news, make sure you subscribe to our Taiwanderers Taiwan Travel Tips email newsletter! [Click here to sign up](https://fun-bonus-65013.myflodesk.com/taiwanderers) (you can unsubscribe at any time) ## 25\. Starbucks mugs Love it or loathe it, there is no denying there is a big market for [collectible Starbucks mugs](https://taiwanderers.com/starbucks-taiwan-mugs-stores/) and cups from around the world and Taiwan is no different. Such is the demand, many travellers earn a side income by taking orders for Starbucks cups to take back home. ![](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==) Starbucks Taiwan releases several series a year, from sakura / cherry blossom themed cups to Lunar New Year mugs and cute Starbucks bear plushies (or bear keyrings, if you are packing light). And of course you can buy Starbucks mugs in Taiwan from each of the main regions, including a [Sun Moon Lake](https://taiwanderers.com/sun-moon-lake/), [Kaohsiung](https://taiwanderers.com/kaohsiung/), [Taichung](https://taiwanderers.com/taichung/) plus several more. [Read more about Taiwan Starbucks mugs \>](https://taiwanderers.com/starbucks-taiwan-mugs-stores/) * You might like –[Best places to buy souvenirs in Taipei \>](https://taiwanderers.com/best-places-taipei-buy-souvenirs/) * ## 26\. TOMICA Taiwan Exclusive – Chun Shui Tang Bubble Tea Car** We’ve always been BIG fans of TOMICA, the collectible toy car company originally from Japan. A member of our [Taiwan Travel Tips (TTT) Facebook group](https://www.facebook.com/groups/taiwantraveltips) alerted us to a new Chun Shui Tang bubble tea car that TOMICA launched in Taiwan in late 2024 – there is also a miniature bubble tea store you can buy with it too. ![](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==) Image from Tomica Wiki An excellent Taiwan souvenir for children (or big kids like us) – we’d also recommend a visit to the original Chun Shui Tang in [Taichung.](https://taiwanderers.com/taichung-taiwan-things-to-do/) Did you know there is also a Taiwan TOMICA [themed 7-Eleven in Kaohsiung](https://taiwanderers.com/themed-7-elevens-kaohsiung-taiwan/) too? ![](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==) Image from Tomica Wiki * ## 27\. Hello Kitty Taiwan OK, so we know literally everywhere in the world has Hello Kitty merchandise but there is also lots of exclusive [Hello Kitty Taiwan](https://taiwanderers.com/hello-kitty-taiwan-things-to-do/) merchandise, available in convenience stores like [7-Eleven](https://taiwanderers.com/hello-kitty-7-eleven-taipei-taiwan/) plus special Sanrio stores like the one in Terminal 2 of Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. ![Hello Kitty Taiwan souvenir / pasalubong ](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==) On our latest trip, we spotted lots of Hello Kitty merchandise in a gift shop along [Dihua Street](https://taiwanderers.com/dihua-street-dadaocheng-taipei/) selling Hello Kitty Taiwan screen wipes, stickers and fabric pouches. [You might like our Hello Kitty things to do in Taiwan article \>](https://taiwanderers.com/hello-kitty-taiwan-things-to-do/) ![Hello Kitty Taiwan souvenir](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==) ![Hello Kitty Taiwan souvenir / pasalubong ](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==) * ## 28\. Personalised Stamps / Commemorative Stamps If you’d like to take back home your very own Taiwan stamp, there are various ways to create your own personalized stamp block. Some stations and malls have vending machines where you can create your own stamps – or there are special shops like Ri Xing Type Foundry near Zhongshan MRT station in Taipei. Here you can create your own customised stamp in English or traditional Chinese letters and you can create your own stamps for less than NT\$360 including a case. [Find Ri Xing Type Foundry on Google Maps here \>](https://maps.app.goo.gl/Ft68kKHJwJQPXjHR8) * ## 29\. Unusual Taiwan potato chip flavours One of the most popular topics of conversation in our [Taiwan Travel Tips (TTT) Facebook group](https://www.facebook.com/groups/taiwantraveltips) is all the unusual crisp / potato chip flavors you can find in [Taiwan convenience stores](https://taiwanderers.com/taiwan-supermarkets-convenience-stores/) like [7-Eleven](https://taiwanderers.com/7-eleven-taiwan/) – this makes for a unique and ultimately cheap souvenir\! ![Unusual Taiwan potato chip flavours - taiwan food](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==) Perhaps the most viral unusual potato chip has to be the Taiwan Doritos Century Egg crisps, which sold out – these black Dorito chips are famously stinky but strangely satisfying. ![Doritos century egg chips crisps in Taiwan](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==) We also LOVE the Doritos coriander chips in Taiwan – we even got them served to us in a swanky award-winning cocktail bar in Taipei’s East district, such is their popularity right now. ![Doritos coriander chips crisps in Taiwan](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==) Other unusual and interesting crisp and potato chip flavors in Taiwan include beef noodle soup, beer, stinky tofu, Taiwanese sausage, scallion pancake, peanut + coriander plus many MANY more. Please note many chip flavors are seasonal / limited edition but new interesting potato chip flavors are released in Taiwan all the time. ![tea egg chips crips in taiwan](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==) ## Our final Taiwan souvenir and ultimate Taipei gift / pasalubong ## 30\. Get a Taiwan tattoo If you want a more lasting unusual souvenir from Taipei, you could always head to Tattoo Street in Ximending. ![](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==) There are several tattoo shops located in one covered lane, all of which have tattoo ‘menu boards’ outside. 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Readable Markdown	No trip to Taiwan is complete without some form of Taiwan souvenir to take home, from tasty treats like pineapple cake to more lasting treasures like a Taiwan tea set or [‘gaji’ bag.](https://taiwanderers.com/taiwan-striped-grandma-bag-ga-ji-di/) ![](https://taiwanderers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/yongkang-street-13-635x800.jpg) Be it cool ceramics from Yingge to top Taiwan tech and cheap consumables from [Syntrend Creative Park Mall,](https://taiwanderers.com/syntrend-creative-park-mall-taipei/) there are super Taiwan souvenirs for you to take home alongside your photos and magical memories. And for our Filipino readers, we know how much you love your Taiwan pasalubong (souvenirs) so enjoy\! Here is our guide to Taiwan souvenir shopping with gifts to suit all budgets and tastes (quite literally). This article was originally published on 17 January 2025. ![](https://taiwanderers.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/taiwan-souvenir-39-635x800.jpg) * You might like – [Best places to buy souvenirs in Taipei \>](https://taiwanderers.com/best-places-taipei-buy-souvenirs/) * Table of Contents - [The best Taiwan souvenirs / Pasalubong to take home](https://taiwanderers.com/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide/#The_best_Taiwan_souvenirs_Pasalubong_to_take_home) - [1\. Shiba Says souvenirs](https://taiwanderers.com/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide/#1_Shiba_Says_souvenirs) - [2\. Striped Taiwan market / shopping bag (“Ga Ji Dai”)](https://taiwanderers.com/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide/#2_Striped_Taiwan_market_shopping_bag_%E2%80%9CGa_Ji_Dai%E2%80%9D) - [3\. Taiwan Pineapple Cake](https://taiwanderers.com/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide/#3_Taiwan_Pineapple_Cake) - [4\. Taiwan Rice / Mochi Cakes](https://taiwanderers.com/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide/#4_Taiwan_Rice_Mochi_Cakes) - [5\. Wooderful Life](https://taiwanderers.com/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide/#5_Wooderful_Life) - [6\. Taiwan ink stamps](https://taiwanderers.com/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide/#6_Taiwan_ink_stamps) - [7\. Din Tai Fung merchandise](https://taiwanderers.com/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide/#7_Din_Tai_Fung_merchandise) - [8\. Loose leaf Taiwan tea](https://taiwanderers.com/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide/#8_Loose_leaf_Taiwan_tea) - [9\. Bugcat Capoo](https://taiwanderers.com/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide/#9_Bugcat_Capoo) - [10\. Taipei 101 gifts](https://taiwanderers.com/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide/#10_Taipei_101_gifts) - [11\. Cute drinks carriers](https://taiwanderers.com/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide/#11_Cute_drinks_carriers) - [12\. Taipei’s Wonky Post Box souvenirs](https://taiwanderers.com/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide/#12_Taipeis_Wonky_Post_Box_souvenirs) - [13\. Mini Lanterns](https://taiwanderers.com/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide/#13_Mini_Lanterns) - [14\. Kavalan Whisky](https://taiwanderers.com/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide/#14_Kavalan_Whisky) - [15\. Jade jewellery](https://taiwanderers.com/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide/#15_Jade_jewellery) - [16\. ORINGO leather shoes](https://taiwanderers.com/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide/#16_ORINGO_leather_shoes) - [17\. Fun Taiwan t-Shirt or clothing](https://taiwanderers.com/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide/#17_Fun_Taiwan_t-Shirt_or_clothing) - [18\. Regional Taiwan Snacks](https://taiwanderers.com/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide/#18_Regional_Taiwan_Snacks) - [19\. Your own handmade Taiwan incense sticks](https://taiwanderers.com/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide/#19_Your_own_handmade_Taiwan_incense_sticks) - [20\. Studio Ghibli merchandise](https://taiwanderers.com/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide/#20_Studio_Ghibli_merchandise) - [21\. Taiwanese food sheet face masks](https://taiwanderers.com/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide/#21_Taiwanese_food_sheet_face_masks) - [22\. Taiwan beer merchandise](https://taiwanderers.com/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide/#22_Taiwan_beer_merchandise) - [23\. Taiwanese Chips and ‘Good Luck’ snacks](https://taiwanderers.com/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide/#23_Taiwanese_Chips_and_%E2%80%98Good_Luck_snacks) - [24\. Ceramics from Yingge](https://taiwanderers.com/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide/#24_Ceramics_from_Yingge) - [25\. Starbucks mugs](https://taiwanderers.com/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide/#25_Starbucks_mugs) - [26\. TOMICA Taiwan Exclusive – Chun Shui Tang Bubble Tea Car](https://taiwanderers.com/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide/#26_TOMICA_Taiwan_Exclusive_%E2%80%93_Chun_Shui_Tang_Bubble_Tea_Car) - [27\. Hello Kitty Taiwan](https://taiwanderers.com/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide/#27_Hello_Kitty_Taiwan) - [28\. Personalised Stamps / Commemorative Stamps](https://taiwanderers.com/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide/#28_Personalised_Stamps_Commemorative_Stamps) - [29\. Unusual Taiwan potato chip flavours](https://taiwanderers.com/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide/#29_Unusual_Taiwan_potato_chip_flavours) - [Our final Taiwan souvenir and ultimate Taipei gift / pasalubong](https://taiwanderers.com/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide/#Our_final_Taiwan_souvenir_and_ultimate_Taipei_gift_pasalubong) - [30\. Get a Taiwan tattoo](https://taiwanderers.com/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide/#30_Get_a_Taiwan_tattoo) - [Found this best pasalubong / souvenirs in Taiwan article helpful?](https://taiwanderers.com/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide/#Found_this_best_pasalubong_souvenirs_in_Taiwan_article_helpful) ## The best Taiwan souvenirs / Pasalubong to take home ## 1\. Shiba Says souvenirs Shiba Says is Taiwanese cartoon character with over 1 million followers on Instagram. As well as featuring on all of the Taipei Metro public safety videos, you’ll see lots of Shiba Say souvenirs, from cute keyrings to birthday magnets. ![shiba says bubble tea keyring](https://taiwanderers.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/taiwan-souvenir-7-635x800.jpg) ![shiba says bubble tea keyring](https://taiwanderers.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/taiwan-souvenir-3-635x800.jpg) ## 2\. Striped Taiwan market / shopping bag (“Ga Ji Dai”) You will see these red, green, white and blue striped shopping [‘Gaji’ bags](https://taiwanderers.com/taiwan-striped-grandma-bag-ga-ji-di/) all over Taiwan, used to carry goods by locals and tourists. ![Striped Taiwan Market / shopping bag ("Ga Ji Dai")](https://taiwanderers.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/taiwan-souvenir-1-635x800.jpg) Amazingly, they are so iconic, we’ve also seen Taiwan striped shopping bags in magnet form, on cards and a whole array of other market bag merchandise. [Read more in our guide to Taiwan’s striped shopping bag \>](https://taiwanderers.com/taiwan-striped-grandma-bag-ga-ji-di/) [Buy a Ga Ji Dai striped bag on Amazon \>](https://www.amazon.com/Original-Taiwanese-Handmade-Foldable-Mesh/dp/B0DKZN19DW?crid=5Q1UTLIFFYX3&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.kgToLoCn1T2Sp3tncLDoaNtfDb1yOh2_DlCqDIRhVEdMZKrqfGLthr4tW4WpmiuYJk_ZnE1hyfRx8PuOOBU47TR4txaYpxpFcxwhFXcZLiNkryEXEhgn5hZkRjMPQ314N5VezF6LXoW3GjrNgtgcly0bMuoczzxkefD6UYGwIoC36QVJKE5BeAn3wF2GCQngPI6jjVzf7MoYLUtv_99tUY99TTT5hn_MSWdIcPG6XOWsyzScwB6Y4LNkDbSI_2UlPwkHm5M05Aoj2oviVSlyxpuTvucIehAC2fkDkFG1e4k.2h0xAGQK-KRYNZTk2LUFJm-aoBSX__3p3T0rPI8aveI&dib_tag=se&keywords=taiwan+stripe+bag&qid=1753540938&sprefix=taiwan+stripe+bag%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-4&linkCode=ll1&tag=southkoreahallyu-20&linkId=e14a822a8fbfcb2b3c24a916f3df2a53&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl) ![Striped Taiwan Market / shopping bag ("Ga Ji Dai") purse](https://taiwanderers.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/taiwan-souvenir-2-635x800.jpg) Striped bag in coin purse form ![Striped Taiwan Market / shopping bag ("Ga Ji Dai") magnet](https://taiwanderers.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/taiwan-souvenir-34-635x800.jpg) * You might like – [Our travellers guide to the Taiwan Receipt Lottery, ‘free’ to enter with most souvenir purchases](https://taiwanderers.com/taiwan-receipt-lottery-guide/) * ## 3\. Taiwan Pineapple Cake Taiwan’s classic [pineapple cake](https://taiwanderers.com/taiwan-best-pineapple-cake/) is a decadent dessert that is a regular topic of conversation in our [Facebook Taiwan Travel Tips (TTT) group](https://www.facebook.com/groups/taiwantraveltips) – many believe Sunnyhills pineapple cake or Chia Te Bakery to be the best but others have said Pan’s Cake and Suntone. ![Taiwan souvenir pineapple cake / pasalubong ](https://taiwanderers.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/taiwan-souvenir-21-635x800.jpg) This big debate sounds like a great excuse to try plenty of Taiwan pineapple cakes\! This is possibly the most popular Taiwan food souvenir to take home as it is uniquely Taiwanese and something you are allowed to take back home through customs. Pineapple cake is also pasalubong perfection for Filipinos. [Read more about the best pineapple cakes in Taiwan as voted for by our Taiwan Facebook group \>](https://taiwanderers.com/taiwan-best-pineapple-cake/) [Purchase ChiaTe pineapple cakes on Amazon \>](https://www.amazon.com/CHIATE-Pineapple-Cake-12pcs-Taiwanese/dp/B07SD3PZG2?crid=QBTQPTFZMXBP&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ShytzUC0YCoUcRrLcOCeYIbxep1ecU05gYfmtMRATdVXAAlzKzp02ttkR_R98C_RvrraSuFjiqIfq4x_PVX4WVEIUZcfreYVyI2hnDE5UCh44ggstf7aH-mkIKCxN_Qh7P-k1poHlYQMtDr8HVYBjl0JVjWmKBwJIn5cex3spgVJg2iSkynOyBhQWSqL35K695wSVkzZGhoybX4osDYEu1mCTXmIDu2U2OdWT8V_0aWVfM6MpwaS_C9T2xuUzyWw41HwnxubDL-ajqNusIQD6WvpWIWDBXnqU8BDuYFMwh0.r6EaAGNNTGhjra7iTt5sVzWf_jtyADMYo9ETBETPRqU&dib_tag=se&keywords=taiwan+pineapple+cakes&qid=1753541024&sprefix=taiwan+pineapple%2Caps%2C244&sr=8-6&linkCode=ll1&tag=southkoreahallyu-20&linkId=7fe4a3cbb57da289748d758e3dd92aae&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl) ![Taiwan souvenir pineapple cake chia te / pasalubong ](https://taiwanderers.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/taiwan-souvenir-28-635x800.jpg) ## 4\. Taiwan Rice / Mochi Cakes Pineapple cakes not your thing? I (Neil) am not a fan so for a tasty alternative snack that you can take home, try some flavoured Taiwan rice-cakes (‘mi gao’) and mochi balls available in various flavours. ![Taiwan souvenir rice cake / pasalubong ](https://taiwanderers.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/taiwan-souvenir-22-635x800.jpg) ## 5\. Wooderful Life A quick mention of one of the most beautiful toy shops in Taiwan, Wooderful Life – they have branches across Taipei (and Taiwan) including a store at the famous [Red House](https://taiwanderers.com/the-red-house-taipei/) in [Ximending.](https://taiwanderers.com/ximending-taipei-things-to-do/) ![Taiwan souvenir Wooderful Life](https://taiwanderers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/red-house-26-635x800.jpg) Wooderful Life is a Taiwanese chain of wooden toy shops that produce the most incredible and intricate gifts such as music boxes, wooden puppets and traditional toys. ![Taiwan souvenir Wooderful Life](https://taiwanderers.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/taiwan-souvenir-41-635x800.jpg) ## 6\. Taiwan ink stamps Collecting stamps around Taiwan’s various attractions and Metro stations is one of the most fun things to do in Taiwan (and free!). ![](https://taiwanderers.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/ink-stamp-taiwan-14-1082x800.jpg) Popular with kids, Taiwan ink stamps are also one of the most popular areas of discussion in our [Facebook Taiwan Travel Tips (TTT) group](https://www.facebook.com/groups/taiwantraveltips). Possibly as a fun Taiwan souvenir for yourself, there are even special stamp books and notepads you can buy so you can keep your stamp collection safe, ready to take home. There are lots of places where you can buy beautiful stamp books – popular locations in Taipei include one of the gift shops on the top floor of [Red House in Ximending,](https://taiwanderers.com/the-red-house-taipei/) Chiang Kai Shek Memorial Hall gift-shop plus the Taipei 101 gift-shop. Alternatively you can [purchase a stamp book on Amazon such as this one \>](https://www.amazon.com/Taiwan-Travel-Stamp-book-adventure/dp/B0F7HVV4Y1?crid=2RTSI7JBL741&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.pTvePoJR43R2oKYrzhqvaC8AQ5tRlsACzt2vDKQo4jzU5hChr3q0X3xw2hY3H9JO4R2rs76RFuaF9GR1Bz22l7oVJgkkA-ubBQzRQZTsZNziVg8BnwfuqI_SFKpa_1JIEFCYkji_3a2Vp4aUnM20j-hbFEbIanPcFrDlkKJKS9WH4eEXdwUAlvwA76asU-EdzHvaaR2TN6XT4JLlJa0oE3HRKz8ygn_-nCSa8C5owoo.ut9iMDtL9XPwOm06yh2sKP5QcPZ2ABmOh9ONHMj1ivI&dib_tag=se&keywords=Taiwan+stamp+book&qid=1753541301&sprefix=taiwan+stamp+book%2Caps%2C305&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=taiwanderers-20&linkId=da00b461e0c986bd5e5d53551f17d459&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl) ## 7\. Din Tai Fung merchandise Taiwan’s tasty xiao long bao / dumpling chain has lots of fans around the world so it is no small wonder they have their own merchandise range. ![Taiwan souvenir din tai fung](https://taiwanderers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/dintaifung-new-22-635x800.jpg) Behold ‘Bao Bao’, the Din Tai Fung mascot! For any Din Tai Fung devotees, the tasty Taiwan dumpling restaurant has a huge range of cute merchandise. As well as plushies, toys and stationery, DTF also has its own line of pineapple cakes & butter cookies to take home. [Check out our guide to dining at Din Tai Fung in Taiwan \>](https://taiwanderers.com/din-tai-fung-taiwan/) [We’ve also seen the bobble head doll available on Amazon \>](https://www.amazon.com/Fung-Family-Bobble-Head-Doll/dp/B0CG5L7DYL?crid=1ZJXQHUXJ487E&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.HCqCW-YjLLsZKtWVSncZb1C1UVzwfb8wZEABpZ-lDoRXWL7Sy4CvmSGlTbkryOY-Qv1XtAb74TTOfloMaWy2wv_D2pdAuctZ4A28bb334VF08_r_IIbN6Lk2RAQzALo-bo2ONQGifOEbp4TBlE7sGhrla9M72XeRVDln--ynmesK6AfEGRw82rREB0PU60tYpBvQ1DecBHKsPFvK57hs1TXhMAgpXQAKhVLuqg22kITGKCfSvvVyjgPsPbL9evubE3P4vGa7rSrVEvkvdGCkCKtq_6lXIdSgKLM3Uf6FKNA.NkoNIZ0GCmPl-tJs1wGCVTVIcba6DrHjEp0SosTIZoI&dib_tag=se&keywords=Din+Tai+Fung&qid=1753541434&sprefix=din+tai+fung%2Caps%2C291&sr=8-4&linkCode=ll1&tag=taiwanderers-20&linkId=9837afea87ab86ca5264b4fa6c7b66f4&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl) ![Taiwan souvenir din tai fung](https://taiwanderers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/dintaifung-new-26-635x800.jpg) ![Taiwan souvenir din tai fung / pasalubong ](https://taiwanderers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/dintaifung-new-21-635x800.jpg) ## 8\. Loose leaf Taiwan tea Popular across Taiwan, the famous loose leaf tea is a popular purchase from tea-growing regions like Pinglin and Alishan – plus closer to Taipei, Maokong has a huge collection of tea houses that have sealed bags to take home. [Check out this Pinglin tea culture and Maokong day tour from Taipei \>](https://www.viator.com/tours/Taipei/1-Day-Pinglin-and-Elephant-Mountain-Tour/d5262-3071P45?pid=P00071423&mcid=42383&medium=link&campaign=taiwansouvenirs) [Check out the range of Taiwan tea on Amazon \>](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=taiwan+tea&crid=1O7GAL9LV0PPO&sprefix=taiwan+tea%2Caps%2C217&linkCode=ll2&tag=taiwanderers-20&linkId=d4c84e8a9228af1e2dcbcb326e270e48&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl) ![](https://taiwanderers.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/taiwan-souvenir-42-635x800.jpg) ## 9\. Bugcat Capoo Bugcat Capoo (貓貓蟲咖波) is one of the most popular Taiwan cartoon characters, a cute cross between a blue cat and a bug, created by Taiwan illustrator Yara (亞拉). ![](https://taiwanderers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/bugcat-capoo-cafe-2-635x800.jpg) Bugcat Capoo has over 1.6 million followers on Instagram and has lots of merchandise to collect plus gift shops like this [Bugcat Capoo House in Taichung](https://taiwanderers.com/bugcat-capoo-shop-cafe-taichung-taiwan/) or a [Bugcat Capoo themed 7-Eleven](https://taiwanderers.com/bugcat-capoo-7-eleven-taipei-taiwan/) in [Xinyi Taipei.](https://taiwanderers.com/xinyi-taipei-things-to-do/) You can buy so many Bugcat Capoo branded gifts from ink stamps to motorcycle helmets – one of the cutest Taiwan souvenirs you will ever find\! ![Taiwan souvenir bugcat capoo](https://taiwanderers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/bugcat-capoo-7eleven-30-635x800.jpg) Bugcat Capoo 7-Eleven themed store * ## 10\. Taipei 101 gifts Likely Taiwan’s most iconic building, Taipei 101 isn’t short on its own souvenirs – you can even get Taipei 101 shaped water bottles, tea bags, jigsaw puzzles plus building block sets. ![Taiwan souvenir taipei 101 water bottle](https://taiwanderers.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/taiwan-souvenir-30-635x800.jpg) They’ve even created a cute cartoon character, Damper Baby, out of their famous Taipei 101 ‘mass damper’, a huge ball which helps with earthquake resistance. So for a very quirky Taipei souvenir, head up [Taipei 101.](https://affiliate.klook.com/redirect?aid=60609&aff_adid=981423&k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Fen-US%2Factivity%2F1659-taipei-101-taipei%2F) You might like our [guide to the best Taipei 101 viewpoints](https://taiwanderers.com/taipei-new-years-eve-fireworks-spots/) or our guide to [Taiwan’s highest cafe, Simple Kaffa Sola, atop Taipei 101.](https://taiwanderers.com/simple-kaffa-sola-taipei-101-cafe/) ![Taiwan souvenir taipei 101](https://taiwanderers.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/taiwan-souvenir-29-635x800.jpg) ![Taiwan souvenir taipei 101 tea bag / pasalubong ](https://taiwanderers.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/taiwan-souvenir-31-635x800.jpg) ## 11\. Cute drinks carriers An inexpensive but very practical gift, you’ll see people using patterned drink carriers all over Taiwan. Shop around at the [Taiwan night markets](https://taiwanderers.com/best-taiwan-night-markets/) and you’ll find them as cheap as NT\$20 for sturdy drink carriers with cute cartoon characters. ![Taiwan souvenir drink holder](https://taiwanderers.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/taiwan-souvenir-19-635x800.jpg) ![Taiwan souvenir drink holder / pasalubong ](https://taiwanderers.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/taiwan-souvenir-27-635x800.jpg) * ## 12\. Taipei’s Wonky Post Box souvenirs Special delivery – meet the most famous wonky post boxes in Taiwan, ‘Little Red’ & ‘Little Green’\! In 2015, typhoon Soudelour devastated Taiwan, including bending these postboxes in downtown Taipei. ![sticker wonky postboxes Taiwan souvenir / pasalubong ](https://taiwanderers.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/taiwan-souvenir-20-635x800.jpg) After the storms, these two tough mailboxes featured on the local news and locals began to take pictures & selfies with them. Such is their popularity, you can buy everything from Taipei wonky post box stickers to building block sets. [Check out our weird, wonderful and unusual things to do in Taipei guide \>](https://taiwanderers.com/unusual-weird-things-to-do-taipei/) ![lego wonky postboxes Taiwan souvenir / pasalubong ](https://taiwanderers.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/taiwan-souvenir-32-635x800.jpg) * ## 13\. Mini Lanterns Taiwan is renowned for its lantern festivals like the [Taipei Lantern festival](https://taiwanderers.com/taipei-lantern-festival/) and the annual Taiwan lantern festival, plus a popular activity is to release lanterns from Shifen Old Street along the [Pingxi Line](https://taiwanderers.com/pingxi-rail-line-taiwan-guide/), an [easy day-trip from Taipei.](https://taiwanderers.com/day-trips-from-taipei/) You’ll find mini lanterns available to take home in lots of gift shops particularly around Ximending costing around NT\$75 per tiny lantern – some even light up with mini LEDs. ![mini lantern Taiwan souvenir / pasalubong ](https://taiwanderers.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/taiwan-souvenir-25-635x800.jpg) ![mini lantern Taiwan souvenir / pasalubong ](https://taiwanderers.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/taiwan-souvenir-18-635x800.jpg) * ## 14\. Kavalan Whisky Cheers / ganbei to Taiwan’s most famous whiskey, [Kavalan](https://taiwanderers.com/kavalan-whisky-distillery-yilan/) located in Yuanshin, Yilan County. Kavalan Whiskey only started brewing in 2005 and has already won over 200 awards globally – in that relatively short-time, it has become Taiwan’s best known premium whiskey brand. ![](https://taiwanderers.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/kavalan-new-9-635x800.jpg) We visited the Kavalan Whisky distillery in [Yilan](https://taiwanderers.com/things-to-do-in-yilan/) in early 2026 to blend our own unique whisky based on our tastes – this is a treat for curious travellers or seasoned whisky connoisseurs. It also has a well stocked Kavalan souvenir shop and prices are also very reasonable, including whisky and their sister brand Buckskin beer – we decided to enjoy our own brand of whisky in style by purchasing Kavalan whisky glasses and wooden coasters. ![](https://taiwanderers.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/kavalan-new-33-635x800.jpg) Make a trip to the source in Yilan County or stock up at the airport – the Taiwan duty free liquor allowance is 1 liter per traveller over 20 years of age. Book this [private Taiwan Kavalan Whiskey tour on Viator](https://www.viator.com/Taipei/d5262-ttd/p-40100P25?pid=P00071423&mcid=42383&medium=link&campaign=taiwansouvenirs) or this [private Kavalan Whiskey tour on Get Your Guide.](https://www.getyourguide.com/taipei-city-l190/from-taipei-yilan-private-tour-with-kavalan-arts-visit-t849048/?partner_id=NQ1ZZEQ&utm_medium=online_publisher&cmp=taiwansouvenirs) [Read about our visit to Kavalan Distillery in Yilan \>](https://taiwanderers.com/kavalan-whisky-distillery-yilan/) ![](https://taiwanderers.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/kavalan-new-48-635x800.jpg) ## 15\. Jade jewellery A ‘gem’ of a Taipei weekend market, [Jianguo Jade Market and Holiday Flower Market](https://taiwanderers.com/jianguo-jade-market-holiday-flower-taipei/) (建國玉市) takes place every Saturday and Sunday in Taipei’s Da’an District. Visit the jade market to see thousands of gems and jewels on display. [Here is our Jianguo Jade Market guide \>](https://taiwanderers.com/jianguo-jade-market-holiday-flower-taipei/) ![](https://taiwanderers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Jianguo-Jade-Market-19-635x800.jpg) * ## 16\. ORINGO leather shoes For a Taiwan fashion fix and stylish souvenir, pay a visit to one of ORINGO’s five stores – famous for their Taiwanese handcrafted footwear plus their chic accessories like handbags, belts and socks, ORINGO have five stores in Taiwan; three in Taipei and two in [Taichung](https://taiwanderers.com/taichung-taiwan-things-to-do/). ![ORINGO leather shoes Taiwan](https://taiwanderers.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/oringo-1-635x800.jpg) ORINGO is an award winning Taiwanese handcrafted footwear and lifestyle brand that celebrates its 20th anniversary this year – we opted for some women’s Chelsea Boots in black and elastic sided men’s half brogues in brown, plus some leather closed toe slippers (which get even more comfortable the more you wear them). ![ORINGO leather shoes Taiwan](https://taiwanderers.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/oringo-2-635x800.jpg) We visited and took these photos at ORINGO Dongmen near [Yongkang Street](https://taiwanderers.com/yongkang-street-taipei/) in Taipei, a beautiful boutique to browse with very attentive staff. We should also mention the ORINGO packaging is rather neat if you want to take your stylish souvenirs home safely to wear as a lasting memory of your Taiwan trip. [Check out the full ORINGO Taiwan shoewear range here \>](https://www.oringoshoes.com/) ![ORINGO leather shoes Taiwan](https://taiwanderers.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/oringo-3-635x800.jpg) * ## 17\. Fun Taiwan t-Shirt or clothing There are lots of fun t-shirts to buy in Taipei and Taiwan featuring characters like Taiwan’s Oh Bear or Shiba. One of the most popular t-shirts found by one of our Taiwan Facebook group members is this ‘Taiwan Not Thailand’ t-shirt which was bought at [Huashan 1914 Creative Park.](https://taiwanderers.com/huashan-1914-creative-park-taipei/) ![taiwan not thailand t shirt](https://taiwanderers.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/taiwan-souvenir-33-654x800.jpg) Image credit: Julie Dochowtn For good quality and inexpensive clothes to take back home, try Taiwan’s NET clothing store, which is a bit like Taiwan’s answer to UNIQLO but way cheaper. They have branches all across Taiwan including a big NET store in Ximending. ![net fashion store Taiwan](https://taiwanderers.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/taiwan-souvenir-10-635x800.jpg) ![net fashion store Taiwan](https://taiwanderers.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/taiwan-souvenir-11-635x800.jpg) [![](https://taiwanderers.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/REUSABLE-NEW.jpg)](https://taiwanderers.com/shop/) ## 18\. Regional Taiwan Snacks You’ll find snacks from all over Taiwan in larger gift shops or [Taiwan supermarkets.](https://taiwanderers.com/taiwan-supermarkets-convenience-stores/) For instance, [Carrefour](https://taiwanderers.com/carrefour-taiwan-shopping-souvenirs/) Ximending has two aisles dedicated to food and drink from Taiwan’s regions. We spotted snacks and supplies from [Jiufen](https://taiwanderers.com/jiufen-taiwan-guide/), Yehliu, Yilan, Chiayi and [Taichung](https://taiwanderers.com/taichung-taiwan-things-to-do/) like Fu Yuan peanut butter egg rolls and blissful bubble tea. ![](https://taiwanderers.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/nougat-635x800.jpg) ![](https://taiwanderers.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/egg-roll-635x800.jpg) Like our content? Check out our Asia Facebook pages for inspiring photos and videos: [South Korea \>](https://www.facebook.com/southkoreahallyu) [Japan \>](https://www.facebook.com/planmyjapan) [Thailand \>](https://www.facebook.com/thailandinspiredguides) ## 19\. Your own handmade Taiwan incense sticks For a unique and ‘scent-sational’ souvenir from Taipei, take a fun and fragrance-filled workshop in Taipei’s [Gongguan neighbourhood](https://taiwanderers.com/gongguan-longquan-taipei-student-district/). Hosted by our [Taiwan Travel Tips Facebook group](https://www.facebook.com/groups/taiwantraveltips) member Michael whose family have been making incense for over 70 years, this is a two hour hands-on scent session combined with snacks and an interesting intro to incense. ![handmade Taiwan incense sticks](https://taiwanderers.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/incense-1-635x800.jpg) We joined Michael in his family’s store for a wonderful workshop where we got to learn about traditional Taiwanese incense and how to make and blend it ourselves. Choosing from a base of sandalwood or agarwood, we combined the ingredients based on our own scent preferences before making our very own incense ‘paste’ which soon dries so you can take it home. ![handmade Taiwan incense sticks](https://taiwanderers.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/incense-2-635x800.jpg) Michael is a great host and he also gave us lots of local insights and Taipei tips. For a very ‘incense’ session combined with tea and old school snacks, [check out the Taiwan Incense Workshop \>](https://www.facebook.com/share/14UN3rkpquk/?mibextid=wwXIfr) Prices start from NT\$800. ## 20\. Studio Ghibli merchandise All aboard the ‘cat-bus’ in Taiwan\! Did you know there are 10 Studio Ghibli stores in Taiwan (called ‘Donguri Republic’), with mountains of Princess Mononoke merchandise, shedloads of Spirited Away souvenirs and tonnes of Totoro gifts? Xinyi’s Donguri Republic / Studio Ghibli Taipei store is located on the top floor of Shin Kong Mitsukoshi Taipei Xinyi Place A8, handily next door to a huge children’s outdoor play area (which is incidentally is one of the [best things to do in Taipei with kids](https://taiwanderers.com/taipei-with-kids-things-to-do/)). ![taiwan souvenirs studio ghibli ](https://taiwanderers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/xinyi-taipei13-635x800.jpg) ![taiwan souvenirs studio ghibli / pasalubong ](https://taiwanderers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/xinyi-taipei12-635x800.jpg) Better still, there is something to suit all budgets from glorious Studio Ghibli gachapon to huge plushies. The Xinyi Donguri Republic store even has a huge recreation of the My Neighbour Totoro cat bus which you can pose with and even go inside\! You can also find Studio Ghibli merchandise in many Taiwan gift shops, especially in Jiufen. [Check out all the Studio Ghibli merchandise on Amazon \>](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Studio+Ghibli&crid=37J6I7KXV6GR3&sprefix=taiwan+snacks%2Caps%2C307&linkCode=ll2&tag=taiwanderers-20&linkId=50c3b5fa4b3ede31645c02861d2e66f6&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl) ![taiwan souvenirs - totoro taipei 101 studio ghibli tote bag / pasalubong ](https://taiwanderers.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/taiwan-souvenir-4-635x800.jpg) ![taiwan souvenirs - no face studio ghibli pens / pasalubong ](https://taiwanderers.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/taiwan-souvenir-17-635x800.jpg) ## 21\. Taiwanese food sheet face masks Available to buy in the chain store Watsons Taiwan, this is a rather freaky face mask collection that has Taiwanese food fragrances – that is right, you can buy a fried chicken face mask in Taiwan\! ![Taiwanese food sheet face masks Watsons Taiwan](https://taiwanderers.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/facemasks-1-635x800.jpg) This Watson’s Taiwan food face mask range retails at NT\$299 for five masks (although we bought some on sale for NT\$119 in early 2026) and the face mask flavors include papaya milk, bubble milk tea, starfruit juice, mango iced snow flake, Taiwanese fried chicken, braised pork rice or pork ribs stewed in medicinal herbs. ![Taiwanese food sheet face masks Watsons Taiwan fried chicken](https://taiwanderers.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/facemasks-3-635x800.jpg) ## 22\. Taiwan beer merchandise Although we are partial to [Taiwan craft beer bars](https://taiwanderers.com/taipei-craft-beer-brewery-bars/), there is a big market for Taiwan Beer souvenirs from cool clocks made out of compressed glass bottles to super cute beer can stickers. ![taiwan beer gifts and souvenirs / pasalubong ](https://taiwanderers.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/taiwan-souvenir-15-635x800.jpg) Other malt merchandise includes Taiwan Beer themed tote-bags (perfect for carrying a 6 pack) plus cute can keyrings and fridge magnets. Cheers / Ganbei\! Taiwanderers tip – sometimes in Taiwan convenience stores like [7-Eleven Taiwan](https://taiwanderers.com/7-eleven-taiwan/), we’ve seen Taiwan Beer offers like buy 6 cans and get a free souvenir glass or bag. So buy big to get free gifts. You’re welcome – with the money you’ve saved with this tip, [why not buy us a beer?](https://ko-fi.com/cktravels) ![taiwan beer gifts and souvenirs / pasalubong ](https://taiwanderers.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/taiwan-souvenir-16-635x800.jpg) ![studio ghibli no face taiwan beer tote bag - Taiwan souvenir / pasalubong ](https://taiwanderers.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/taiwan-souvenir-5-635x800.jpg) * ## 23\. Taiwanese Chips and ‘Good Luck’ snacks Take home some Taiwanese potato chips – you’ll find dozens of snacks to buy as souvenirs; from shrimp crisps to oyster omelette flavor potato chips. ![](https://taiwanderers.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/puffs-8-635x800.jpg) Perhaps the most famous is Kuai Kuai Coconut Corn Puffs 乖乖 famous as being Taiwan’s good luck snack. Amazingly, the corn puff packets feature in many workplaces as a charm placed around computers or technology to stop them breaking; they are a popular temple offering too. [Find out more about Taiwan’s Kuai Kuai Coconut Corn Puffs 乖乖 \>](https://taiwanderers.com/taiwan-kuai-kuai-coconut-corn-puffs/) Taiwanderers Tip – if you want to try lots of Taiwan snacks, we found Carrefour had loads of inexpensive selection bags of Taiwan chips, where you could get 8 mini packets of different flavours for around only NT\$50. ![](https://taiwanderers.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/kwai-635x800.jpg) * ## 24\. Ceramics from Yingge A 30 minute train from Taipei Main Station brings you to Yingge, Taipei’s Ceramics Capital. Famous for all of its pottery workshops and ceramic manufacturers, Yingge has a traditional Old Street plus several massive new museums. ![Ceramics from Yingge - Taiwan souvenir](https://taiwanderers.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/taiwan-souvenir-8-635x800.jpg) A great place to buy unique Taiwan souvenirs like local pottery, there are even glass blowing centers in Yingge where you can ‘blow your own’. We’d rate Yingge as one of the [best day-trips from Taipei \>](https://taiwanderers.com/day-trips-from-taipei/) ![Ceramics from Yingge - Taiwan souvenir / pasalubong ](https://taiwanderers.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/taiwan-souvenir-9-635x800.jpg) Taiwanderers Email Newsletter\! For travel tips and fun news, make sure you subscribe to our Taiwanderers Taiwan Travel Tips email newsletter! [Click here to sign up](https://fun-bonus-65013.myflodesk.com/taiwanderers) (you can unsubscribe at any time) ## 25\. Starbucks mugs Love it or loathe it, there is no denying there is a big market for [collectible Starbucks mugs](https://taiwanderers.com/starbucks-taiwan-mugs-stores/) and cups from around the world and Taiwan is no different. Such is the demand, many travellers earn a side income by taking orders for Starbucks cups to take back home. ![](https://taiwanderers.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/taiwan-souvenir-40-635x800.jpg) Starbucks Taiwan releases several series a year, from sakura / cherry blossom themed cups to Lunar New Year mugs and cute Starbucks bear plushies (or bear keyrings, if you are packing light). And of course you can buy Starbucks mugs in Taiwan from each of the main regions, including a [Sun Moon Lake](https://taiwanderers.com/sun-moon-lake/), [Kaohsiung](https://taiwanderers.com/kaohsiung/), [Taichung](https://taiwanderers.com/taichung/) plus several more. [Read more about Taiwan Starbucks mugs \>](https://taiwanderers.com/starbucks-taiwan-mugs-stores/) * You might like –[Best places to buy souvenirs in Taipei \>](https://taiwanderers.com/best-places-taipei-buy-souvenirs/) * ## 26\. TOMICA Taiwan Exclusive – Chun Shui Tang Bubble Tea Car We’ve always been BIG fans of TOMICA, the collectible toy car company originally from Japan. A member of our [Taiwan Travel Tips (TTT) Facebook group](https://www.facebook.com/groups/taiwantraveltips) alerted us to a new Chun Shui Tang bubble tea car that TOMICA launched in Taiwan in late 2024 – there is also a miniature bubble tea store you can buy with it too. ![](https://taiwanderers.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Chun_Shui_Tang_Bubble_Tea_Car_promo_image.webp) Image from Tomica Wiki An excellent Taiwan souvenir for children (or big kids like us) – we’d also recommend a visit to the original Chun Shui Tang in [Taichung.](https://taiwanderers.com/taichung-taiwan-things-to-do/) Did you know there is also a Taiwan TOMICA [themed 7-Eleven in Kaohsiung](https://taiwanderers.com/themed-7-elevens-kaohsiung-taiwan/) too? ![](https://taiwanderers.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Chun_Shui_Tang_Tomica_promo_image.webp) Image from Tomica Wiki * ## 27\. Hello Kitty Taiwan OK, so we know literally everywhere in the world has Hello Kitty merchandise but there is also lots of exclusive [Hello Kitty Taiwan](https://taiwanderers.com/hello-kitty-taiwan-things-to-do/) merchandise, available in convenience stores like [7-Eleven](https://taiwanderers.com/hello-kitty-7-eleven-taipei-taiwan/) plus special Sanrio stores like the one in Terminal 2 of Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. ![Hello Kitty Taiwan souvenir / pasalubong ](https://taiwanderers.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/hello-kitty-4-635x800.jpg) On our latest trip, we spotted lots of Hello Kitty merchandise in a gift shop along [Dihua Street](https://taiwanderers.com/dihua-street-dadaocheng-taipei/) selling Hello Kitty Taiwan screen wipes, stickers and fabric pouches. [You might like our Hello Kitty things to do in Taiwan article \>](https://taiwanderers.com/hello-kitty-taiwan-things-to-do/) ![Hello Kitty Taiwan souvenir](https://taiwanderers.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/hello-kitty-3-635x800.jpg) ![Hello Kitty Taiwan souvenir / pasalubong ](https://taiwanderers.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/hello-kitty-1-635x800.jpg) * ## 28\. Personalised Stamps / Commemorative Stamps If you’d like to take back home your very own Taiwan stamp, there are various ways to create your own personalized stamp block. Some stations and malls have vending machines where you can create your own stamps – or there are special shops like Ri Xing Type Foundry near Zhongshan MRT station in Taipei. Here you can create your own customised stamp in English or traditional Chinese letters and you can create your own stamps for less than NT\$360 including a case. [Find Ri Xing Type Foundry on Google Maps here \>](https://maps.app.goo.gl/Ft68kKHJwJQPXjHR8) * ## 29\. Unusual Taiwan potato chip flavours One of the most popular topics of conversation in our [Taiwan Travel Tips (TTT) Facebook group](https://www.facebook.com/groups/taiwantraveltips) is all the unusual crisp / potato chip flavors you can find in [Taiwan convenience stores](https://taiwanderers.com/taiwan-supermarkets-convenience-stores/) like [7-Eleven](https://taiwanderers.com/7-eleven-taiwan/) – this makes for a unique and ultimately cheap souvenir\! ![Unusual Taiwan potato chip flavours - taiwan food](https://taiwanderers.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/chips-964x800.jpg) Perhaps the most viral unusual potato chip has to be the Taiwan Doritos Century Egg crisps, which sold out – these black Dorito chips are famously stinky but strangely satisfying. ![Doritos century egg chips crisps in Taiwan](https://taiwanderers.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/chips-1-635x800.jpg) We also LOVE the Doritos coriander chips in Taiwan – we even got them served to us in a swanky award-winning cocktail bar in Taipei’s East district, such is their popularity right now. ![Doritos coriander chips crisps in Taiwan](https://taiwanderers.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/chips-4-635x800.jpg) Other unusual and interesting crisp and potato chip flavors in Taiwan include beef noodle soup, beer, stinky tofu, Taiwanese sausage, scallion pancake, peanut + coriander plus many MANY more. Please note many chip flavors are seasonal / limited edition but new interesting potato chip flavors are released in Taiwan all the time. ![tea egg chips crips in taiwan](https://taiwanderers.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/chips-2-635x800.jpg) ## Our final Taiwan souvenir and ultimate Taipei gift / pasalubong ## 30\. Get a Taiwan tattoo If you want a more lasting unusual souvenir from Taipei, you could always head to Tattoo Street in Ximending. ![](https://taiwanderers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Ximending-30-630x800.jpg) There are several tattoo shops located in one covered lane, all of which have tattoo ‘menu boards’ outside. To find Tattoo Street in Ximending, just keep an eye out for the huge golden statue (a bit like a giant Oscar statue) that is holding a massive tattoo needle – quite the unique Taipei tourist attraction\! * ## Found this best pasalubong / souvenirs in Taiwan article helpful? 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