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Calculated Shard: 183 (from laksa146)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa183.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://taiwanderers.com/carrefour-taiwan-shopping-souvenirs/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://taiwanderers.com/carrefour-taiwan-shopping-souvenirs/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/carrefour-taiwan-shopping-souvenirs\/","crawl_time":1773045798,"first_indexed_time":1741721235,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,taiwanderers!\/carrefour-taiwan-shopping-souvenirs\/ s443","src_root_hash":"13045300308981599583","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Carrefour Taiwan 家樂福 Shopping and Souvenir Guide 2025 - Taiwanderers","meta_descriptions":["Everything you need to know about Carrefour stores in Taiwan and what souvenirs and snack you can buy from there"],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"A trip to Carrefour in Taiwan might not be high on everyone’s to-do list, but it is a good place for cheap food and drink plus tasty\nTaiwan souvenirs\nlike pineapple cake and Taiwanese tea.\nWe first discovered about people’s love for Taiwan Carrefour from various posts in our\nTaiwan Travel Tips (TTT) Facebook group\n– from where to get suitcases to 24 hour shopping requests, Carrefour Taiwan was a common answer.\nAs Europeans, we knew Carrefour as being a massive supermarket chain but were surprised to discover there are hundreds of Carrefour supermarkets in Taiwan, since it launched in 1987.\nIn-store you find a mix of local Taiwan goods plus groceries from all over the world including British and Australian snacks.\nFrom the best things to buy at Carrefour TW\n家樂福\nto the biggest shops and longest opening hours, here is our guide to Taiwan Carrefour + photos.\nYou might like –\nOur first timers guide to visiting Taipei and Taiwan >\nTable of Contents\nHow many Carrefours are there in Taiwan?\nWhy is Carrefour Taiwan so Popular?\nWhat can you buy in Carrefour Taiwan \/ Carrefour Ximending?\nToiletries and Pharmaceuticals\nTaiwanese Teas\nTaiwan crisps and snacks\nInternational Snacks and Sweets\nPineapple Cakes\nToys\nLuggage\nTaiwan Caramel Pudding\nInstant Noodles\nRegional Taiwan Snacks\nTaiwan Beer & Whiskey\nOur final thing to buy in Carrefour Taiwan\nLunar New Year \/ Seasonal Souvenirs\nFound this article helpful?\nHow many Carrefours are there in Taiwan?\nAs of March 2025, there are 311 Carrefour Taiwan stores  – some of these are smaller express style stores whilst some are huge 24 hour hypermarkets, like Carrefour Ximending.\nAmazingly, almost half of the Taiwan Carrefours are open 24 hours a day. There are 149 Carrefour TW stores that are open 24 hours, making it a great place for late night bites for last minute\nsouvenir shopping\non the way to the airport!\nAround the world, there are over 14,000 Carrefour stores in over 40 countries.\nJoin our Facebook Taiwan Travel Tips (TTT) Group!\nNeed help with your Taiwan itinerary or have any questions? Head on over to the most fun and fastest growing Taiwan Facebook group with 160,000+ members and ask the experts!\nClick here to join our group >\nOr if you just want to see more of our Taiwan photos,\n follow our Taiwan Facebook page >\nWhy is Carrefour Taiwan so Popular?\nOther than the huge selection and long opening hours, Carrefour Taiwan\n家樂福\nis popular with tourists and locals alike.\nMany of the Taiwan products are cheaper here than convenience stores like\n7-Eleven\nand FamilyMart – for instance, we found Taiwan’s famous whisky brand Kavalan much cheaper here than anywhere else.\nAlso for local Taiwan shoppers, Carrefour offers a cross section of local products and a fine foray of international food – plus the hypermarkets are a one-stop shop selling everything from pillows to pharmaceuticals.\nAnother big plus is that the larger stores have in store bakeries and delicatessens that offer fresh foods plus there is a Carrefour Taiwan loyalty scheme and fortnightly sales and offer catalogues – time to get shopping!\nAnd it isn’t just Carrefour in Taiwan in Asia; it is popular in Indonesia and China too.\nYou might like –\nOur guide to NET clothing stores, Taiwan’s affordable fashion chain >\nWhat can you buy in Carrefour Taiwan \/ Carrefour Ximending?\nDuring our latest trip to Taiwan in early 2025, we decided to visit the Ximending Carrefour Hypermarket as we’d heard it was one of the biggest Carrefours in Taiwan.\nIt is spread over several levels, open 24 hours and just a short walk from the main\nXimending entertainment district.\nAnd yes, there are lots of things to do in Ximending at night and Carrefour is one of many 24 hour Taipei stores like\n7-Eleven\nand Don Don Donki in Ximending.\nWe visited several Carrefours in Taiwan but Ximending was the biggest we encountered –\nyou can find it on Google Maps here >\nHere are some of the things you can buy in Carrefour Taiwan Ximending (and likely most of the bigger Carrefour Taiwan hypermarkets).\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)\nToiletries and Pharmaceuticals\nThere were several aisles of toiletries from face wash to foot-cream; we also spotted international skincare products like Simple, Cetaphil, Biore, Senka Simple. Perfect Whip from Japan plus K-beauty products.\nTaiwanese Teas\nThere was a huge selection of Taiwan teas (including loose leaf) available from all over the island – plus international tea if you want a taste of home. We also spotted Ten Ren’s Tea which is a famous Taiwan tea company.\nTaiwan crisps and snacks\nA popular topic of conversation in our\nTaiwan Travel Tips (TTT) Facebook group\nis Taiwanese potato chips and these can be found in abundance from shrimp crisps to the famous green bags of coconut corn crisps.\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.\nInternational Snacks and Sweets\nFirm favourites like Calbee, Hersheys and Haribo are common-place in Carrefour TW – and much cheaper than\n7-Eleven\ntoo!\nYou might like –\nOur guide to Eslite, Taiwan’s most beautiful bookstore chain >\nPineapple Cakes\nEveryone loves pineapple cakes and it is one of the most\npopular Taiwan souvenirs\nto take home – so you’ll be glad to hear pineapple cakes are widely available in the larger branches (we also looked in smaller branches but to no avail).\nPlease note we didn’t spot ChiaTe, Sunny Hills or Pan’s Cake pineapple cakes in Carrefour, which were voted the three favourites in our\nTaiwan Facebook group.\nToys\nYou can find lots of children’s toys including TOMICA cars, Barbie, Sanrio and Disney.\nYou might like –\nOur guide to Pop Mart in Ximending, Taiwan’s flagship Pop Mart store >\nLuggage\nA common question we get is where can you buy luggage in Ximending – at Carrefour, there are two whole aisles of suitcases and carry-on bags (mainly American Tourister) plus some children’s satchels like Pokemon.\nP.S. If your children are Pokemon fans, be sure to take them to the\nTaipei Pokémon Center\nin\nXinyi.\nTaiwan Caramel Pudding\nWe couldn’t go into a Taiwan supermarket without checking whether they sell the Uni-President Taiwan caramel pudding. And they only cost NT$10 for a small pudding.\nDid you know the Taiwan caramel pudding is so iconic there is even a 3D\ncool Taiwan EasyCard\nin the shape of a miniature pudding?\nInstant Noodles\nThere are literally oodles of instant noodles at Carrefour to choose from, from local brands to famous Korean and Japanese noodles like Nissin.\nYou might like –\nour Taiwanderers guide to the best souvenirs to buy in Taiwan >\nRegional Taiwan Snacks\nThis is likely to only be in the larger hypermarkets like Carrefour Ximending but there was a whole area across 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.\nTaiwan Beer & Whiskey\nCheers to Carrefour – it was one of the cheapest places we found to buy Taiwan beers plus they even have chiller cabinets \/ fridges with cold beers to takeaway.\nWe even saw a huge fridge stacked with big bottles of Taiwan Beer 18 days which is our hoppy heaven.\nKavalan Whiskey, Taiwan’s most famous whiskey brand from Yilan, is also available by the checkouts with a wonderful whiskey cabinet display – please drink responsibly\nYou might like –\nour Taipei craft beer and brewery guide >\nOur final thing to buy in Carrefour Taiwan\nLunar New Year \/ Seasonal Souvenirs\nWe were lucky enough to start 2025 with\nLunar New Year in Taipei\nso we spotted a couple of aisles of Lunar New Year goods like cards, decorations and gifts. We expect you can get seasonal goods throughout the year.\nIncidentally, we haven’t gone too much into detail about this as we suspect most Taiwan travellers just want snacks and light souvenirs to take home but Carrefour hypermarkets also stock bedding, electronics, homeware, kitchen equipment and much (MUCH) more.\nAnd yes, you can buy the iconic Tatung rice cookers at big Carrefour Taiwan stores.\nFound this article helpful?\nSupport us on Ko-fi! >\nYou can follow Taiwanderers on: \nInstagram\nFacebook\nTikTok\n \nYouTube\nJoin our Taiwan Travel Tips (TTT) Facebook group >","attrs_markdown":"[Skip to content](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/carrefour-taiwan-shopping-souvenirs\/#main)\n\n[![Taiwanderers](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)![Taiwanderers](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/ \"Taiwanderers - 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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\/carrefour-taiwan-shopping-souvenirs\/)\n\n- [How many Carrefours are there in Taiwan?](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/carrefour-taiwan-shopping-souvenirs\/#How_many_Carrefours_are_there_in_Taiwan)\n- [Why is Carrefour Taiwan so Popular?](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/carrefour-taiwan-shopping-souvenirs\/#Why_is_Carrefour_Taiwan_so_Popular)\n- [What can you buy in Carrefour Taiwan \/ Carrefour Ximending?](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/carrefour-taiwan-shopping-souvenirs\/#What_can_you_buy_in_Carrefour_Taiwan_Carrefour_Ximending)\n- [Toiletries and Pharmaceuticals](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/carrefour-taiwan-shopping-souvenirs\/#Toiletries_and_Pharmaceuticals)\n- [Taiwanese Teas](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/carrefour-taiwan-shopping-souvenirs\/#Taiwanese_Teas)\n- [Taiwan crisps and snacks](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/carrefour-taiwan-shopping-souvenirs\/#Taiwan_crisps_and_snacks)\n- [International Snacks and Sweets](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/carrefour-taiwan-shopping-souvenirs\/#International_Snacks_and_Sweets)\n- [Pineapple Cakes](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/carrefour-taiwan-shopping-souvenirs\/#Pineapple_Cakes)\n- [Toys](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/carrefour-taiwan-shopping-souvenirs\/#Toys)\n- [Luggage](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/carrefour-taiwan-shopping-souvenirs\/#Luggage)\n- [Taiwan Caramel Pudding](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/carrefour-taiwan-shopping-souvenirs\/#Taiwan_Caramel_Pudding)\n- [Instant Noodles](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/carrefour-taiwan-shopping-souvenirs\/#Instant_Noodles)\n- [Regional Taiwan Snacks](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/carrefour-taiwan-shopping-souvenirs\/#Regional_Taiwan_Snacks)\n- [Taiwan Beer & Whiskey](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/carrefour-taiwan-shopping-souvenirs\/#Taiwan_Beer_Whiskey)\n- [Our final thing to buy in Carrefour Taiwan](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/carrefour-taiwan-shopping-souvenirs\/#Our_final_thing_to_buy_in_Carrefour_Taiwan)\n- [Lunar New Year \/ Seasonal Souvenirs](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/carrefour-taiwan-shopping-souvenirs\/#Lunar_New_Year_Seasonal_Souvenirs)\n- [Found this article helpful?](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/carrefour-taiwan-shopping-souvenirs\/#Found_this_article_helpful)\n## **How many Carrefours are there in Taiwan?**\nAs of March 2025, there are 311 Carrefour Taiwan stores – some of these are smaller express style stores whilst some are huge 24 hour hypermarkets, like Carrefour Ximending.\n\nAmazingly, almost half of the Taiwan Carrefours are open 24 hours a day. There are 149 Carrefour TW stores that are open 24 hours, making it a great place for late night bites for last minute [souvenir shopping](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide\/) on the way to the airport\\!\n\nAround the world, there are over 14,000 Carrefour stores in over 40 countries.\n\n![Carrefour Taiwan 家樂福 Shopping and Souvenir ](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)\n\n**Join our Facebook Taiwan Travel Tips (TTT) Group\\!** Need help with your Taiwan itinerary or have any questions? Head on over to the most fun and fastest growing Taiwan Facebook group with 160,000+ members and ask the experts\\!  \n[Click here to join our group \\>](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/taiwantraveltips\/)  \n  \nOr if you just want to see more of our Taiwan photos, [follow our Taiwan Facebook page \\>](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/taiwanderers)\n\n## **Why is Carrefour Taiwan so Popular?**\nOther than the huge selection and long opening hours, Carrefour Taiwan **家樂福** is popular with tourists and locals alike.\n\nMany of the Taiwan products are cheaper here than convenience stores like [7-Eleven](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/7-eleven-taiwan\/) and FamilyMart – for instance, we found Taiwan’s famous whisky brand Kavalan much cheaper here than anywhere else.\n\n![kavalan whiskey Carrefour Taiwan 家樂福 ](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)\n\nAlso for local Taiwan shoppers, Carrefour offers a cross section of local products and a fine foray of international food – plus the hypermarkets are a one-stop shop selling everything from pillows to pharmaceuticals.\n\nAnother big plus is that the larger stores have in store bakeries and delicatessens that offer fresh foods plus there is a Carrefour Taiwan loyalty scheme and fortnightly sales and offer catalogues – time to get shopping\\!\n\nAnd it isn’t just Carrefour in Taiwan in Asia; it is popular in Indonesia and China too.\n\n![souvenirs Carrefour Taiwan 家樂福 ](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)\n\n![souvenirs Carrefour Taiwan 家樂福 ](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)\n***\n**You might like –** [Our guide to NET clothing stores, Taiwan’s affordable fashion chain \\>](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/taiwan-net-fashion-stores\/)\n***\n## **What can you buy in Carrefour Taiwan \/ Carrefour Ximending?**\nDuring our latest trip to Taiwan in early 2025, we decided to visit the Ximending Carrefour Hypermarket as we’d heard it was one of the biggest Carrefours in Taiwan.\n\nIt is spread over several levels, open 24 hours and just a short walk from the main [Ximending entertainment district.](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/ximending-taipei-things-to-do\/)\n\n![alcohol Carrefour Taiwan 家樂福 ](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)\n\nAnd yes, there are lots of things to do in Ximending at night and Carrefour is one of many 24 hour Taipei stores like [7-Eleven](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/7-eleven-taiwan\/) and Don Don Donki in Ximending.\n\nWe visited several Carrefours in Taiwan but Ximending was the biggest we encountered – [you can find it on Google Maps here \\>](https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/5Znt7VS3SPjWt85d9)\n\nHere are some of the things you can buy in Carrefour Taiwan Ximending (and likely most of the bigger Carrefour Taiwan hypermarkets).\n\n![shiba taipei taiwan keyring Carrefour Taiwan 家樂福 ](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! [Click here to sign up](https:\/\/fun-bonus-65013.myflodesk.com\/taiwanderers) (you can unsubscribe at any time)\n\n## **Toiletries and Pharmaceuticals**\nThere were several aisles of toiletries from face wash to foot-cream; we also spotted international skincare products like Simple, Cetaphil, Biore, Senka Simple. Perfect Whip from Japan plus K-beauty products.\n\n![perfect whip from Carrefour Taiwan 家樂福 ](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)\n\n![skincare Carrefour Taiwan 家樂福 ](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)\n\n## **Taiwanese Teas**\nThere was a huge selection of Taiwan teas (including loose leaf) available from all over the island – plus international tea if you want a taste of home. We also spotted Ten Ren’s Tea which is a famous Taiwan tea company.\n\n![high mountain oolong tea Carrefour Taiwan 家樂福 ](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)\n\n![Carrefour Taiwan 家樂福 tea](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)\n\n[![](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/shop\/)\n\n## **Taiwan crisps and snacks**\nA popular topic of conversation in our [Taiwan Travel Tips (TTT) Facebook group](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/taiwantraveltips) is Taiwanese potato chips and these can be found in abundance from shrimp crisps to the famous green bags of coconut corn crisps.\n\n![lonely god potato chips Carrefour Taiwan 家樂福 ](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)\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## **International Snacks and Sweets**\nFirm favourites like Calbee, Hersheys and Haribo are common-place in Carrefour TW – and much cheaper than [7-Eleven](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/7-eleven-taiwan\/) too\\!\n\n![Carrefour Taiwan 家樂福 ](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)\n\n![](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)\n***\n**You might like –** [Our guide to Eslite, Taiwan’s most beautiful bookstore chain \\>](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/eslite-taiwan-bookstores\/)\n***\n## **Pineapple Cakes**\nEveryone loves pineapple cakes and it is one of the most [popular Taiwan souvenirs](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide\/) to take home – so you’ll be glad to hear pineapple cakes are widely available in the larger branches (we also looked in smaller branches but to no avail).\n\nPlease note we didn’t spot ChiaTe, Sunny Hills or Pan’s Cake pineapple cakes in Carrefour, which were voted the three favourites in our [Taiwan Facebook group.](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/taiwantraveltips)\n\n![pineapple cakes Carrefour Taiwan 家樂福 ](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)\n\n## **Toys**\nYou can find lots of children’s toys including TOMICA cars, Barbie, Sanrio and Disney.\n***\n**You might like –** [Our guide to Pop Mart in Ximending, Taiwan’s flagship Pop Mart store \\>](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/pop-mart-ximending-taipei\/)\n***\n## **Luggage**\nA common question we get is where can you buy luggage in Ximending – at Carrefour, there are two whole aisles of suitcases and carry-on bags (mainly American Tourister) plus some children’s satchels like Pokemon.\n\nP.S. If your children are Pokemon fans, be sure to take them to the [Taipei Pokémon Center](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/pokemon-center-taipei-guide-photos\/) in [Xinyi.](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/xinyi-taipei-things-to-do\/)\n\n![luggage Carrefour Taiwan 家樂福 ](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)\n\n## **Taiwan Caramel Pudding**\nWe couldn’t go into a Taiwan supermarket without checking whether they sell the Uni-President Taiwan caramel pudding. And they only cost NT\\$10 for a small pudding.\n\nDid you know the Taiwan caramel pudding is so iconic there is even a 3D [cool Taiwan EasyCard](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/cute-easycard-ipass-icash-taiwan-card-designs\/) in the shape of a miniature pudding?\n\n![caramel pudding Carrefour Taiwan 家樂福 ](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)\n\n## **Instant Noodles**\nThere are literally oodles of instant noodles at Carrefour to choose from, from local brands to famous Korean and Japanese noodles like Nissin.\n\n![instant ramen noodles Carrefour Taiwan 家樂福 ](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)\n***\n**You might like –** [our Taiwanderers guide to the best souvenirs to buy in Taiwan \\>](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide\/)\n***\n## **Regional Taiwan Snacks**\nThis is likely to only be in the larger hypermarkets like Carrefour Ximending but there was a whole area across two aisles dedicated to food and drink from Taiwan’s regions.\n\n![instant boba tea kit Carrefour Taiwan 家樂福 ](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)\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![matcha green tea powder Carrefour Taiwan 家樂福 ](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)\n\n## **Taiwan Beer & Whiskey**\nCheers to Carrefour – it was one of the cheapest places we found to buy Taiwan beers plus they even have chiller cabinets \/ fridges with cold beers to takeaway.\n\n![beer Carrefour Taiwan 家樂福 ](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)\n\n![beer Carrefour Taiwan 家樂福 ](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)\n\nWe even saw a huge fridge stacked with big bottles of Taiwan Beer 18 days which is our hoppy heaven.\n\nKavalan Whiskey, Taiwan’s most famous whiskey brand from Yilan, is also available by the checkouts with a wonderful whiskey cabinet display – please drink responsibly\n\n![alcohol Carrefour Taiwan 家樂福 ](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)\n***\n**You might like –** [our Taipei craft beer and brewery guide \\>](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/taipei-craft-beer-brewery-bars\/)\n***\n## **Our final thing to buy in Carrefour Taiwan**\n## **Lunar New Year \/ Seasonal Souvenirs**\nWe were lucky enough to start 2025 with [Lunar New Year in Taipei](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/lunar-new-year-taipei-guide\/) so we spotted a couple of aisles of Lunar New Year goods like cards, decorations and gifts. We expect you can get seasonal goods throughout the year.\n\nIncidentally, we haven’t gone too much into detail about this as we suspect most Taiwan travellers just want snacks and light souvenirs to take home but Carrefour hypermarkets also stock bedding, electronics, homeware, kitchen equipment and much (MUCH) more.\n\nAnd yes, you can buy the iconic Tatung rice cookers at big Carrefour Taiwan stores.\n\n![tatung rice cooker Carrefour Taiwan 家樂福 ](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)\n\n## **Found this article helpful?**\n[Support us on Ko-fi! \\>](https:\/\/ko-fi.com\/cktravels)\n\nYou can follow Taiwanderers on:   \n[Instagram](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thetaiwanderers\/)  \n[Facebook](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/taiwanderers)  \n[TikTok](https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@taiwanderers)   \n[YouTube](https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UC0SRJf-TK0JSxkrn3W9i_KQ)\n\n[Join our Taiwan Travel Tips (TTT) Facebook group \\>](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/taiwantraveltips)\n\nThis entry was posted in [SHOPPING](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/category\/shopping\/). 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[Quirky Taiwan](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/quirky-taiwan\/)\n  - [Iconic Taiwan](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/iconic-taiwan\/)\n- [About us \/ Work with us](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/about-us\/)\n- [Contact](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/contact-us\/)\n- [Shop](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/shop\/)\n- [Taiwan Group Events](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/taiwan-group-events\/)","attrs_readable_markdown":"A trip to Carrefour in Taiwan might not be high on everyone’s to-do list, but it is a good place for cheap food and drink plus tasty [Taiwan souvenirs](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide\/) like pineapple cake and Taiwanese tea.\n\nWe first discovered about people’s love for Taiwan Carrefour from various posts in our [Taiwan Travel Tips (TTT) Facebook group](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/taiwantraveltips) – from where to get suitcases to 24 hour shopping requests, Carrefour Taiwan was a common answer.\n\n![Carrefour Taiwan 家樂福 Shopping and Souvenir ximending](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/carrefour-1-635x800.jpg)\n\nAs Europeans, we knew Carrefour as being a massive supermarket chain but were surprised to discover there are hundreds of Carrefour supermarkets in Taiwan, since it launched in 1987.\n\nIn-store you find a mix of local Taiwan goods plus groceries from all over the world including British and Australian snacks.\n\nFrom the best things to buy at Carrefour TW **家樂福** to the biggest shops and longest opening hours, here is our guide to Taiwan Carrefour + photos.\n\n![cream puff from Carrefour Taiwan 家樂福](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/carrefour-4-635x800.jpg)\n***\n**You might like –** [Our first timers guide to visiting Taipei and Taiwan \\>](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/taipei-taiwan-first-time-visitors-guide\/)\n***\nTable of Contents\n\n- [How many Carrefours are there in Taiwan?](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/carrefour-taiwan-shopping-souvenirs\/#How_many_Carrefours_are_there_in_Taiwan)\n- [Why is Carrefour Taiwan so Popular?](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/carrefour-taiwan-shopping-souvenirs\/#Why_is_Carrefour_Taiwan_so_Popular)\n- [What can you buy in Carrefour Taiwan \/ Carrefour Ximending?](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/carrefour-taiwan-shopping-souvenirs\/#What_can_you_buy_in_Carrefour_Taiwan_Carrefour_Ximending)\n- [Toiletries and Pharmaceuticals](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/carrefour-taiwan-shopping-souvenirs\/#Toiletries_and_Pharmaceuticals)\n- [Taiwanese Teas](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/carrefour-taiwan-shopping-souvenirs\/#Taiwanese_Teas)\n- [Taiwan crisps and snacks](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/carrefour-taiwan-shopping-souvenirs\/#Taiwan_crisps_and_snacks)\n- [International Snacks and Sweets](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/carrefour-taiwan-shopping-souvenirs\/#International_Snacks_and_Sweets)\n- [Pineapple Cakes](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/carrefour-taiwan-shopping-souvenirs\/#Pineapple_Cakes)\n- [Toys](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/carrefour-taiwan-shopping-souvenirs\/#Toys)\n- [Luggage](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/carrefour-taiwan-shopping-souvenirs\/#Luggage)\n- [Taiwan Caramel Pudding](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/carrefour-taiwan-shopping-souvenirs\/#Taiwan_Caramel_Pudding)\n- [Instant Noodles](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/carrefour-taiwan-shopping-souvenirs\/#Instant_Noodles)\n- [Regional Taiwan Snacks](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/carrefour-taiwan-shopping-souvenirs\/#Regional_Taiwan_Snacks)\n- [Taiwan Beer & Whiskey](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/carrefour-taiwan-shopping-souvenirs\/#Taiwan_Beer_Whiskey)\n- [Our final thing to buy in Carrefour Taiwan](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/carrefour-taiwan-shopping-souvenirs\/#Our_final_thing_to_buy_in_Carrefour_Taiwan)\n- [Lunar New Year \/ Seasonal Souvenirs](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/carrefour-taiwan-shopping-souvenirs\/#Lunar_New_Year_Seasonal_Souvenirs)\n- [Found this article helpful?](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/carrefour-taiwan-shopping-souvenirs\/#Found_this_article_helpful)\n## **How many Carrefours are there in Taiwan?**\nAs of March 2025, there are 311 Carrefour Taiwan stores – some of these are smaller express style stores whilst some are huge 24 hour hypermarkets, like Carrefour Ximending.\n\nAmazingly, almost half of the Taiwan Carrefours are open 24 hours a day. There are 149 Carrefour TW stores that are open 24 hours, making it a great place for late night bites for last minute [souvenir shopping](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide\/) on the way to the airport\\!\n\nAround the world, there are over 14,000 Carrefour stores in over 40 countries.\n\n![Carrefour Taiwan 家樂福 Shopping and Souvenir ](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/carrefour-22-635x800.jpg)\n\n**Join our Facebook Taiwan Travel Tips (TTT) Group\\!** Need help with your Taiwan itinerary or have any questions? Head on over to the most fun and fastest growing Taiwan Facebook group with 160,000+ members and ask the experts\\!  \n[Click here to join our group \\>](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/taiwantraveltips\/)\n\nOr if you just want to see more of our Taiwan photos, [follow our Taiwan Facebook page \\>](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/taiwanderers)\n## **Why is Carrefour Taiwan so Popular?**\nOther than the huge selection and long opening hours, Carrefour Taiwan **家樂福** is popular with tourists and locals alike.\n\nMany of the Taiwan products are cheaper here than convenience stores like [7-Eleven](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/7-eleven-taiwan\/) and FamilyMart – for instance, we found Taiwan’s famous whisky brand Kavalan much cheaper here than anywhere else.\n\n![kavalan whiskey Carrefour Taiwan 家樂福 ](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/carrefour-2-635x800.jpg)\n\nAlso for local Taiwan shoppers, Carrefour offers a cross section of local products and a fine foray of international food – plus the hypermarkets are a one-stop shop selling everything from pillows to pharmaceuticals.\n\nAnother big plus is that the larger stores have in store bakeries and delicatessens that offer fresh foods plus there is a Carrefour Taiwan loyalty scheme and fortnightly sales and offer catalogues – time to get shopping\\!\n\nAnd it isn’t just Carrefour in Taiwan in Asia; it is popular in Indonesia and China too.\n\n![souvenirs Carrefour Taiwan 家樂福 ](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/carrefour-12-635x800.jpg)\n\n![souvenirs Carrefour Taiwan 家樂福 ](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/carrefour-7-635x800.jpg)\n***\n**You might like –** [Our guide to NET clothing stores, Taiwan’s affordable fashion chain \\>](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/taiwan-net-fashion-stores\/)\n***\n## **What can you buy in Carrefour Taiwan \/ Carrefour Ximending?**\nDuring our latest trip to Taiwan in early 2025, we decided to visit the Ximending Carrefour Hypermarket as we’d heard it was one of the biggest Carrefours in Taiwan.\n\nIt is spread over several levels, open 24 hours and just a short walk from the main [Ximending entertainment district.](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/ximending-taipei-things-to-do\/)\n\n![alcohol Carrefour Taiwan 家樂福 ](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/carrefour-15-635x800.jpg)\n\nAnd yes, there are lots of things to do in Ximending at night and Carrefour is one of many 24 hour Taipei stores like [7-Eleven](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/7-eleven-taiwan\/) and Don Don Donki in Ximending.\n\nWe visited several Carrefours in Taiwan but Ximending was the biggest we encountered – [you can find it on Google Maps here \\>](https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/5Znt7VS3SPjWt85d9)\n\nHere are some of the things you can buy in Carrefour Taiwan Ximending (and likely most of the bigger Carrefour Taiwan hypermarkets).\n\n![shiba taipei taiwan keyring Carrefour Taiwan 家樂福 ](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/carrefour-14-635x800.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## **Toiletries and Pharmaceuticals**\nThere were several aisles of toiletries from face wash to foot-cream; we also spotted international skincare products like Simple, Cetaphil, Biore, Senka Simple. Perfect Whip from Japan plus K-beauty products.\n\n![perfect whip from Carrefour Taiwan 家樂福 ](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/carrefour-17-635x800.jpg)\n\n![skincare Carrefour Taiwan 家樂福 ](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/carrefour-16-635x800.jpg)\n\n## **Taiwanese Teas**\nThere was a huge selection of Taiwan teas (including loose leaf) available from all over the island – plus international tea if you want a taste of home. We also spotted Ten Ren’s Tea which is a famous Taiwan tea company.\n\n![high mountain oolong tea Carrefour Taiwan 家樂福 ](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/carrefour-8-635x800.jpg)\n\n![Carrefour Taiwan 家樂福 tea](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/carrefour-33-635x800.jpg)\n\n[![](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/REUSABLE-NEW.jpg)](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/shop\/)\n\n## **Taiwan crisps and snacks**\nA popular topic of conversation in our [Taiwan Travel Tips (TTT) Facebook group](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/taiwantraveltips) is Taiwanese potato chips and these can be found in abundance from shrimp crisps to the famous green bags of coconut corn crisps.\n\n![lonely god potato chips Carrefour Taiwan 家樂福 ](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/carrefour-35-635x800.jpg)\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## **International Snacks and Sweets**\nFirm favourites like Calbee, Hersheys and Haribo are common-place in Carrefour TW – and much cheaper than [7-Eleven](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/7-eleven-taiwan\/) too\\!\n\n![Carrefour Taiwan 家樂福 ](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/carrefour-20-635x800.jpg)\n\n![](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/carrefour-36-635x800.jpg)\n***\n**You might like –** [Our guide to Eslite, Taiwan’s most beautiful bookstore chain \\>](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/eslite-taiwan-bookstores\/)\n***\n## **Pineapple Cakes**\nEveryone loves pineapple cakes and it is one of the most [popular Taiwan souvenirs](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide\/) to take home – so you’ll be glad to hear pineapple cakes are widely available in the larger branches (we also looked in smaller branches but to no avail).\n\nPlease note we didn’t spot ChiaTe, Sunny Hills or Pan’s Cake pineapple cakes in Carrefour, which were voted the three favourites in our [Taiwan Facebook group.](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/taiwantraveltips)\n\n![pineapple cakes Carrefour Taiwan 家樂福 ](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/carrefour-3-635x800.jpg)\n\n## **Toys**\nYou can find lots of children’s toys including TOMICA cars, Barbie, Sanrio and Disney.\n***\n**You might like –** [Our guide to Pop Mart in Ximending, Taiwan’s flagship Pop Mart store \\>](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/pop-mart-ximending-taipei\/)\n***\n## **Luggage**\nA common question we get is where can you buy luggage in Ximending – at Carrefour, there are two whole aisles of suitcases and carry-on bags (mainly American Tourister) plus some children’s satchels like Pokemon.\n\nP.S. If your children are Pokemon fans, be sure to take them to the [Taipei Pokémon Center](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/pokemon-center-taipei-guide-photos\/) in [Xinyi.](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/xinyi-taipei-things-to-do\/)\n\n![luggage Carrefour Taiwan 家樂福 ](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/carrefour-24-635x800.jpg)\n\n## **Taiwan Caramel Pudding**\nWe couldn’t go into a Taiwan supermarket without checking whether they sell the Uni-President Taiwan caramel pudding. And they only cost NT\\$10 for a small pudding.\n\nDid you know the Taiwan caramel pudding is so iconic there is even a 3D [cool Taiwan EasyCard](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/cute-easycard-ipass-icash-taiwan-card-designs\/) in the shape of a miniature pudding?\n\n![caramel pudding Carrefour Taiwan 家樂福 ](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/carrefour-23-635x800.jpg)\n\n## **Instant Noodles**\nThere are literally oodles of instant noodles at Carrefour to choose from, from local brands to famous Korean and Japanese noodles like Nissin.\n\n![instant ramen noodles Carrefour Taiwan 家樂福 ](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/carrefour-11-635x800.jpg)\n***\n**You might like –** [our Taiwanderers guide to the best souvenirs to buy in Taiwan \\>](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide\/)\n***\n## **Regional Taiwan Snacks**\nThis is likely to only be in the larger hypermarkets like Carrefour Ximending but there was a whole area across two aisles dedicated to food and drink from Taiwan’s regions.\n\n![instant boba tea kit Carrefour Taiwan 家樂福 ](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/carrefour-9-635x800.jpg)\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![matcha green tea powder Carrefour Taiwan 家樂福 ](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/carrefour-10-635x800.jpg)\n\n## **Taiwan Beer & Whiskey**\nCheers to Carrefour – it was one of the cheapest places we found to buy Taiwan beers plus they even have chiller cabinets \/ fridges with cold beers to takeaway.\n\n![beer Carrefour Taiwan 家樂福 ](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/carrefour-28-635x800.jpg)\n\n![beer Carrefour Taiwan 家樂福 ](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/carrefour-26-635x800.jpg)\n\nWe even saw a huge fridge stacked with big bottles of Taiwan Beer 18 days which is our hoppy heaven.\n\nKavalan Whiskey, Taiwan’s most famous whiskey brand from Yilan, is also available by the checkouts with a wonderful whiskey cabinet display – please drink responsibly\n\n![alcohol Carrefour Taiwan 家樂福 ](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/carrefour-19-635x800.jpg)\n***\n**You might like –** [our Taipei craft beer and brewery guide \\>](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/taipei-craft-beer-brewery-bars\/)\n***\n## **Our final thing to buy in Carrefour Taiwan**\n## **Lunar New Year \/ Seasonal Souvenirs**\nWe were lucky enough to start 2025 with [Lunar New Year in Taipei](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/lunar-new-year-taipei-guide\/) so we spotted a couple of aisles of Lunar New Year goods like cards, decorations and gifts. We expect you can get seasonal goods throughout the year.\n\nIncidentally, we haven’t gone too much into detail about this as we suspect most Taiwan travellers just want snacks and light souvenirs to take home but Carrefour hypermarkets also stock bedding, electronics, homeware, kitchen equipment and much (MUCH) more.\n\nAnd yes, you can buy the iconic Tatung rice cookers at big Carrefour Taiwan stores.\n\n![tatung rice cooker Carrefour Taiwan 家樂福 ](https:\/\/taiwanderers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/carrefour-18-635x800.jpg)\n\n## **Found this article helpful?**\n[Support us on Ko-fi! \\>](https:\/\/ko-fi.com\/cktravels)\n\nYou can follow Taiwanderers on:   \n[Instagram](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thetaiwanderers\/)  \n[Facebook](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/taiwanderers)  \n[TikTok](https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@taiwanderers)   \n[YouTube](https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UC0SRJf-TK0JSxkrn3W9i_KQ)\n\n[Join our Taiwan Travel Tips (TTT) Facebook group \\>](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/taiwantraveltips)","meta_canonical":null}

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Boilerpipe Text	A trip to Carrefour in Taiwan might not be high on everyone’s to-do list, but it is a good place for cheap food and drink plus tasty Taiwan souvenirs like pineapple cake and Taiwanese tea. We first discovered about people’s love for Taiwan Carrefour from various posts in our Taiwan Travel Tips (TTT) Facebook group – from where to get suitcases to 24 hour shopping requests, Carrefour Taiwan was a common answer. As Europeans, we knew Carrefour as being a massive supermarket chain but were surprised to discover there are hundreds of Carrefour supermarkets in Taiwan, since it launched in 1987. In-store you find a mix of local Taiwan goods plus groceries from all over the world including British and Australian snacks. From the best things to buy at Carrefour TW 家樂福 to the biggest shops and longest opening hours, here is our guide to Taiwan Carrefour + photos. You might like – Our first timers guide to visiting Taipei and Taiwan > Table of Contents How many Carrefours are there in Taiwan? Why is Carrefour Taiwan so Popular? What can you buy in Carrefour Taiwan / Carrefour Ximending? Toiletries and Pharmaceuticals Taiwanese Teas Taiwan crisps and snacks International Snacks and Sweets Pineapple Cakes Toys Luggage Taiwan Caramel Pudding Instant Noodles Regional Taiwan Snacks Taiwan Beer & Whiskey Our final thing to buy in Carrefour Taiwan Lunar New Year / Seasonal Souvenirs Found this article helpful? How many Carrefours are there in Taiwan? As of March 2025, there are 311 Carrefour Taiwan stores – some of these are smaller express style stores whilst some are huge 24 hour hypermarkets, like Carrefour Ximending. Amazingly, almost half of the Taiwan Carrefours are open 24 hours a day. There are 149 Carrefour TW stores that are open 24 hours, making it a great place for late night bites for last minute souvenir shopping on the way to the airport! Around the world, there are over 14,000 Carrefour stores in over 40 countries. Join our Facebook Taiwan Travel Tips (TTT) Group! Need help with your Taiwan itinerary or have any questions? Head on over to the most fun and fastest growing Taiwan Facebook group with 160,000+ members and ask the experts! Click here to join our group > Or if you just want to see more of our Taiwan photos, follow our Taiwan Facebook page > Why is Carrefour Taiwan so Popular? Other than the huge selection and long opening hours, Carrefour Taiwan 家樂福 is popular with tourists and locals alike. Many of the Taiwan products are cheaper here than convenience stores like 7-Eleven and FamilyMart – for instance, we found Taiwan’s famous whisky brand Kavalan much cheaper here than anywhere else. Also for local Taiwan shoppers, Carrefour offers a cross section of local products and a fine foray of international food – plus the hypermarkets are a one-stop shop selling everything from pillows to pharmaceuticals. Another big plus is that the larger stores have in store bakeries and delicatessens that offer fresh foods plus there is a Carrefour Taiwan loyalty scheme and fortnightly sales and offer catalogues – time to get shopping! And it isn’t just Carrefour in Taiwan in Asia; it is popular in Indonesia and China too. You might like – Our guide to NET clothing stores, Taiwan’s affordable fashion chain > What can you buy in Carrefour Taiwan / Carrefour Ximending? During our latest trip to Taiwan in early 2025, we decided to visit the Ximending Carrefour Hypermarket as we’d heard it was one of the biggest Carrefours in Taiwan. It is spread over several levels, open 24 hours and just a short walk from the main Ximending entertainment district. And yes, there are lots of things to do in Ximending at night and Carrefour is one of many 24 hour Taipei stores like 7-Eleven and Don Don Donki in Ximending. We visited several Carrefours in Taiwan but Ximending was the biggest we encountered – you can find it on Google Maps here > Here are some of the things you can buy in Carrefour Taiwan Ximending (and likely most of the bigger Carrefour Taiwan hypermarkets). 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) Toiletries and Pharmaceuticals There were several aisles of toiletries from face wash to foot-cream; we also spotted international skincare products like Simple, Cetaphil, Biore, Senka Simple. Perfect Whip from Japan plus K-beauty products. Taiwanese Teas There was a huge selection of Taiwan teas (including loose leaf) available from all over the island – plus international tea if you want a taste of home. We also spotted Ten Ren’s Tea which is a famous Taiwan tea company. Taiwan crisps and snacks A popular topic of conversation in our Taiwan Travel Tips (TTT) Facebook group is Taiwanese potato chips and these can be found in abundance from shrimp crisps to the famous green bags of coconut corn crisps. 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. International Snacks and Sweets Firm favourites like Calbee, Hersheys and Haribo are common-place in Carrefour TW – and much cheaper than 7-Eleven too! You might like – Our guide to Eslite, Taiwan’s most beautiful bookstore chain > Pineapple Cakes Everyone loves pineapple cakes and it is one of the most popular Taiwan souvenirs to take home – so you’ll be glad to hear pineapple cakes are widely available in the larger branches (we also looked in smaller branches but to no avail). Please note we didn’t spot ChiaTe, Sunny Hills or Pan’s Cake pineapple cakes in Carrefour, which were voted the three favourites in our Taiwan Facebook group. Toys You can find lots of children’s toys including TOMICA cars, Barbie, Sanrio and Disney. You might like – Our guide to Pop Mart in Ximending, Taiwan’s flagship Pop Mart store > Luggage A common question we get is where can you buy luggage in Ximending – at Carrefour, there are two whole aisles of suitcases and carry-on bags (mainly American Tourister) plus some children’s satchels like Pokemon. P.S. If your children are Pokemon fans, be sure to take them to the Taipei Pokémon Center in Xinyi. Taiwan Caramel Pudding We couldn’t go into a Taiwan supermarket without checking whether they sell the Uni-President Taiwan caramel pudding. And they only cost NT$10 for a small pudding. Did you know the Taiwan caramel pudding is so iconic there is even a 3D cool Taiwan EasyCard in the shape of a miniature pudding? Instant Noodles There are literally oodles of instant noodles at Carrefour to choose from, from local brands to famous Korean and Japanese noodles like Nissin. You might like – our Taiwanderers guide to the best souvenirs to buy in Taiwan > Regional Taiwan Snacks This is likely to only be in the larger hypermarkets like Carrefour Ximending but there was a whole area across 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. Taiwan Beer & Whiskey Cheers to Carrefour – it was one of the cheapest places we found to buy Taiwan beers plus they even have chiller cabinets / fridges with cold beers to takeaway. We even saw a huge fridge stacked with big bottles of Taiwan Beer 18 days which is our hoppy heaven. Kavalan Whiskey, Taiwan’s most famous whiskey brand from Yilan, is also available by the checkouts with a wonderful whiskey cabinet display – please drink responsibly You might like – our Taipei craft beer and brewery guide > Our final thing to buy in Carrefour Taiwan Lunar New Year / Seasonal Souvenirs We were lucky enough to start 2025 with Lunar New Year in Taipei so we spotted a couple of aisles of Lunar New Year goods like cards, decorations and gifts. We expect you can get seasonal goods throughout the year. Incidentally, we haven’t gone too much into detail about this as we suspect most Taiwan travellers just want snacks and light souvenirs to take home but Carrefour hypermarkets also stock bedding, electronics, homeware, kitchen equipment and much (MUCH) more. And yes, you can buy the iconic Tatung rice cookers at big Carrefour Taiwan stores. Found this article helpful? Support us on Ko-fi! > You can follow Taiwanderers on: Instagram Facebook TikTok YouTube Join our Taiwan Travel Tips (TTT) Facebook group >
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We first discovered about people’s love for Taiwan Carrefour from various posts in our [Taiwan Travel Tips (TTT) Facebook group](https://www.facebook.com/groups/taiwantraveltips) – from where to get suitcases to 24 hour shopping requests, Carrefour Taiwan was a common answer. ![Carrefour Taiwan 家樂福 Shopping and Souvenir ximending](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==) As Europeans, we knew Carrefour as being a massive supermarket chain but were surprised to discover there are hundreds of Carrefour supermarkets in Taiwan, since it launched in 1987. In-store you find a mix of local Taiwan goods plus groceries from all over the world including British and Australian snacks. 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[Check out our Taipei For Kids eBook \>](https://taiwanderers.com/shop/) Table of Contents [Toggle](https://taiwanderers.com/carrefour-taiwan-shopping-souvenirs/) - [How many Carrefours are there in Taiwan?](https://taiwanderers.com/carrefour-taiwan-shopping-souvenirs/#How_many_Carrefours_are_there_in_Taiwan) - [Why is Carrefour Taiwan so Popular?](https://taiwanderers.com/carrefour-taiwan-shopping-souvenirs/#Why_is_Carrefour_Taiwan_so_Popular) - [What can you buy in Carrefour Taiwan / Carrefour Ximending?](https://taiwanderers.com/carrefour-taiwan-shopping-souvenirs/#What_can_you_buy_in_Carrefour_Taiwan_Carrefour_Ximending) - [Toiletries and Pharmaceuticals](https://taiwanderers.com/carrefour-taiwan-shopping-souvenirs/#Toiletries_and_Pharmaceuticals) - [Taiwanese Teas](https://taiwanderers.com/carrefour-taiwan-shopping-souvenirs/#Taiwanese_Teas) - [Taiwan crisps and snacks](https://taiwanderers.com/carrefour-taiwan-shopping-souvenirs/#Taiwan_crisps_and_snacks) - [International Snacks and Sweets](https://taiwanderers.com/carrefour-taiwan-shopping-souvenirs/#International_Snacks_and_Sweets) - [Pineapple Cakes](https://taiwanderers.com/carrefour-taiwan-shopping-souvenirs/#Pineapple_Cakes) - [Toys](https://taiwanderers.com/carrefour-taiwan-shopping-souvenirs/#Toys) - [Luggage](https://taiwanderers.com/carrefour-taiwan-shopping-souvenirs/#Luggage) - [Taiwan Caramel Pudding](https://taiwanderers.com/carrefour-taiwan-shopping-souvenirs/#Taiwan_Caramel_Pudding) - [Instant Noodles](https://taiwanderers.com/carrefour-taiwan-shopping-souvenirs/#Instant_Noodles) - [Regional Taiwan Snacks](https://taiwanderers.com/carrefour-taiwan-shopping-souvenirs/#Regional_Taiwan_Snacks) - [Taiwan Beer & Whiskey](https://taiwanderers.com/carrefour-taiwan-shopping-souvenirs/#Taiwan_Beer_Whiskey) - [Our final thing to buy in Carrefour Taiwan](https://taiwanderers.com/carrefour-taiwan-shopping-souvenirs/#Our_final_thing_to_buy_in_Carrefour_Taiwan) - [Lunar New Year / Seasonal Souvenirs](https://taiwanderers.com/carrefour-taiwan-shopping-souvenirs/#Lunar_New_Year_Seasonal_Souvenirs) - [Found this article helpful?](https://taiwanderers.com/carrefour-taiwan-shopping-souvenirs/#Found_this_article_helpful) ## How many Carrefours are there in Taiwan? As of March 2025, there are 311 Carrefour Taiwan stores – some of these are smaller express style stores whilst some are huge 24 hour hypermarkets, like Carrefour Ximending. Amazingly, almost half of the Taiwan Carrefours are open 24 hours a day. There are 149 Carrefour TW stores that are open 24 hours, making it a great place for late night bites for last minute [souvenir shopping](https://taiwanderers.com/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide/) on the way to the airport\! Around the world, there are over 14,000 Carrefour stores in over 40 countries. ![Carrefour Taiwan 家樂福 Shopping and Souvenir ](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==) Join our Facebook Taiwan Travel Tips (TTT) Group\! Need help with your Taiwan itinerary or have any questions? Head on over to the most fun and fastest growing Taiwan Facebook group with 160,000+ members and ask the experts\! [Click here to join our group \>](https://www.facebook.com/groups/taiwantraveltips/) Or if you just want to see more of our Taiwan photos, [follow our Taiwan Facebook page \>](https://www.facebook.com/taiwanderers) ## Why is Carrefour Taiwan so Popular? Other than the huge selection and long opening hours, Carrefour Taiwan 家樂福 is popular with tourists and locals alike. Many of the Taiwan products are cheaper here than convenience stores like [7-Eleven](https://taiwanderers.com/7-eleven-taiwan/) and FamilyMart – for instance, we found Taiwan’s famous whisky brand Kavalan much cheaper here than anywhere else. ![kavalan whiskey Carrefour Taiwan 家樂福 ](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==) Also for local Taiwan shoppers, Carrefour offers a cross section of local products and a fine foray of international food – plus the hypermarkets are a one-stop shop selling everything from pillows to pharmaceuticals. Another big plus is that the larger stores have in store bakeries and delicatessens that offer fresh foods plus there is a Carrefour Taiwan loyalty scheme and fortnightly sales and offer catalogues – time to get shopping\! And it isn’t just Carrefour in Taiwan in Asia; it is popular in Indonesia and China too. ![souvenirs Carrefour Taiwan 家樂福 ](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==) ![souvenirs Carrefour Taiwan 家樂福 ](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==) * You might like – [Our guide to NET clothing stores, Taiwan’s affordable fashion chain \>](https://taiwanderers.com/taiwan-net-fashion-stores/) * ## What can you buy in Carrefour Taiwan / Carrefour Ximending? During our latest trip to Taiwan in early 2025, we decided to visit the Ximending Carrefour Hypermarket as we’d heard it was one of the biggest Carrefours in Taiwan. It is spread over several levels, open 24 hours and just a short walk from the main [Ximending entertainment district.](https://taiwanderers.com/ximending-taipei-things-to-do/) ![alcohol Carrefour Taiwan 家樂福 ](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==) And yes, there are lots of things to do in Ximending at night and Carrefour is one of many 24 hour Taipei stores like [7-Eleven](https://taiwanderers.com/7-eleven-taiwan/) and Don Don Donki in Ximending. We visited several Carrefours in Taiwan but Ximending was the biggest we encountered – [you can find it on Google Maps here \>](https://maps.app.goo.gl/5Znt7VS3SPjWt85d9) Here are some of the things you can buy in Carrefour Taiwan Ximending (and likely most of the bigger Carrefour Taiwan hypermarkets). ![shiba taipei taiwan keyring Carrefour Taiwan 家樂福 ](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) ## Toiletries and Pharmaceuticals There were several aisles of toiletries from face wash to foot-cream; we also spotted international skincare products like Simple, Cetaphil, Biore, Senka Simple. Perfect Whip from Japan plus K-beauty products. ![perfect whip from Carrefour Taiwan 家樂福 ](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==) ![skincare Carrefour Taiwan 家樂福 ](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==) ## Taiwanese Teas There was a huge selection of Taiwan teas (including loose leaf) available from all over the island – plus international tea if you want a taste of home. We also spotted Ten Ren’s Tea which is a famous Taiwan tea company. ![high mountain oolong tea Carrefour Taiwan 家樂福 ](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==) ![Carrefour Taiwan 家樂福 tea](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==) [![](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)](https://taiwanderers.com/shop/) ## Taiwan crisps and snacks A popular topic of conversation in our [Taiwan Travel Tips (TTT) Facebook group](https://www.facebook.com/groups/taiwantraveltips) is Taiwanese potato chips and these can be found in abundance from shrimp crisps to the famous green bags of coconut corn crisps. ![lonely god potato chips Carrefour Taiwan 家樂福 ](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==) 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. ## International Snacks and Sweets Firm favourites like Calbee, Hersheys and Haribo are common-place in Carrefour TW – and much cheaper than [7-Eleven](https://taiwanderers.com/7-eleven-taiwan/) too\! ![Carrefour Taiwan 家樂福 ](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==) ![](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==) * You might like – [Our guide to Eslite, Taiwan’s most beautiful bookstore chain \>](https://taiwanderers.com/eslite-taiwan-bookstores/) * ## Pineapple Cakes Everyone loves pineapple cakes and it is one of the most [popular Taiwan souvenirs](https://taiwanderers.com/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide/) to take home – so you’ll be glad to hear pineapple cakes are widely available in the larger branches (we also looked in smaller branches but to no avail). Please note we didn’t spot ChiaTe, Sunny Hills or Pan’s Cake pineapple cakes in Carrefour, which were voted the three favourites in our [Taiwan Facebook group.](https://www.facebook.com/groups/taiwantraveltips) ![pineapple cakes Carrefour Taiwan 家樂福 ](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==) ## Toys You can find lots of children’s toys including TOMICA cars, Barbie, Sanrio and Disney. * You might like – [Our guide to Pop Mart in Ximending, Taiwan’s flagship Pop Mart store \>](https://taiwanderers.com/pop-mart-ximending-taipei/) * ## Luggage A common question we get is where can you buy luggage in Ximending – at Carrefour, there are two whole aisles of suitcases and carry-on bags (mainly American Tourister) plus some children’s satchels like Pokemon. P.S. If your children are Pokemon fans, be sure to take them to the [Taipei Pokémon Center](https://taiwanderers.com/pokemon-center-taipei-guide-photos/) in [Xinyi.](https://taiwanderers.com/xinyi-taipei-things-to-do/) ![luggage Carrefour Taiwan 家樂福 ](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==) ## Taiwan Caramel Pudding We couldn’t go into a Taiwan supermarket without checking whether they sell the Uni-President Taiwan caramel pudding. And they only cost NT\$10 for a small pudding. Did you know the Taiwan caramel pudding is so iconic there is even a 3D [cool Taiwan EasyCard](https://taiwanderers.com/cute-easycard-ipass-icash-taiwan-card-designs/) in the shape of a miniature pudding? ![caramel pudding Carrefour Taiwan 家樂福 ](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==) ## Instant Noodles There are literally oodles of instant noodles at Carrefour to choose from, from local brands to famous Korean and Japanese noodles like Nissin. ![instant ramen noodles Carrefour Taiwan 家樂福 ](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==) * You might like – [our Taiwanderers guide to the best souvenirs to buy in Taiwan \>](https://taiwanderers.com/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide/) * ## Regional Taiwan Snacks This is likely to only be in the larger hypermarkets like Carrefour Ximending but there was a whole area across two aisles dedicated to food and drink from Taiwan’s regions. ![instant boba tea kit Carrefour Taiwan 家樂福 ](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==) 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. ![matcha green tea powder Carrefour Taiwan 家樂福 ](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==) ## Taiwan Beer & Whiskey Cheers to Carrefour – it was one of the cheapest places we found to buy Taiwan beers plus they even have chiller cabinets / fridges with cold beers to takeaway. ![beer Carrefour Taiwan 家樂福 ](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==) ![beer Carrefour Taiwan 家樂福 ](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==) We even saw a huge fridge stacked with big bottles of Taiwan Beer 18 days which is our hoppy heaven. Kavalan Whiskey, Taiwan’s most famous whiskey brand from Yilan, is also available by the checkouts with a wonderful whiskey cabinet display – please drink responsibly ![alcohol Carrefour Taiwan 家樂福 ](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==) * You might like – [our Taipei craft beer and brewery guide \>](https://taiwanderers.com/taipei-craft-beer-brewery-bars/) * ## Our final thing to buy in Carrefour Taiwan ## Lunar New Year / Seasonal Souvenirs We were lucky enough to start 2025 with [Lunar New Year in Taipei](https://taiwanderers.com/lunar-new-year-taipei-guide/) so we spotted a couple of aisles of Lunar New Year goods like cards, decorations and gifts. We expect you can get seasonal goods throughout the year. Incidentally, we haven’t gone too much into detail about this as we suspect most Taiwan travellers just want snacks and light souvenirs to take home but Carrefour hypermarkets also stock bedding, electronics, homeware, kitchen equipment and much (MUCH) more. And yes, you can buy the iconic Tatung rice cookers at big Carrefour Taiwan stores. ![tatung rice cooker Carrefour Taiwan 家樂福 ](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==) ## Found this article helpful? 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Readable Markdown	A trip to Carrefour in Taiwan might not be high on everyone’s to-do list, but it is a good place for cheap food and drink plus tasty [Taiwan souvenirs](https://taiwanderers.com/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide/) like pineapple cake and Taiwanese tea. We first discovered about people’s love for Taiwan Carrefour from various posts in our [Taiwan Travel Tips (TTT) Facebook group](https://www.facebook.com/groups/taiwantraveltips) – from where to get suitcases to 24 hour shopping requests, Carrefour Taiwan was a common answer. ![Carrefour Taiwan 家樂福 Shopping and Souvenir ximending](https://taiwanderers.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/carrefour-1-635x800.jpg) As Europeans, we knew Carrefour as being a massive supermarket chain but were surprised to discover there are hundreds of Carrefour supermarkets in Taiwan, since it launched in 1987. In-store you find a mix of local Taiwan goods plus groceries from all over the world including British and Australian snacks. From the best things to buy at Carrefour TW 家樂福 to the biggest shops and longest opening hours, here is our guide to Taiwan Carrefour + photos. ![cream puff from Carrefour Taiwan 家樂福](https://taiwanderers.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/carrefour-4-635x800.jpg) * You might like – [Our first timers guide to visiting Taipei and Taiwan \>](https://taiwanderers.com/taipei-taiwan-first-time-visitors-guide/) * Table of Contents - [How many Carrefours are there in Taiwan?](https://taiwanderers.com/carrefour-taiwan-shopping-souvenirs/#How_many_Carrefours_are_there_in_Taiwan) - [Why is Carrefour Taiwan so Popular?](https://taiwanderers.com/carrefour-taiwan-shopping-souvenirs/#Why_is_Carrefour_Taiwan_so_Popular) - [What can you buy in Carrefour Taiwan / Carrefour Ximending?](https://taiwanderers.com/carrefour-taiwan-shopping-souvenirs/#What_can_you_buy_in_Carrefour_Taiwan_Carrefour_Ximending) - [Toiletries and Pharmaceuticals](https://taiwanderers.com/carrefour-taiwan-shopping-souvenirs/#Toiletries_and_Pharmaceuticals) - [Taiwanese Teas](https://taiwanderers.com/carrefour-taiwan-shopping-souvenirs/#Taiwanese_Teas) - [Taiwan crisps and snacks](https://taiwanderers.com/carrefour-taiwan-shopping-souvenirs/#Taiwan_crisps_and_snacks) - [International Snacks and Sweets](https://taiwanderers.com/carrefour-taiwan-shopping-souvenirs/#International_Snacks_and_Sweets) - [Pineapple Cakes](https://taiwanderers.com/carrefour-taiwan-shopping-souvenirs/#Pineapple_Cakes) - [Toys](https://taiwanderers.com/carrefour-taiwan-shopping-souvenirs/#Toys) - [Luggage](https://taiwanderers.com/carrefour-taiwan-shopping-souvenirs/#Luggage) - [Taiwan Caramel Pudding](https://taiwanderers.com/carrefour-taiwan-shopping-souvenirs/#Taiwan_Caramel_Pudding) - [Instant Noodles](https://taiwanderers.com/carrefour-taiwan-shopping-souvenirs/#Instant_Noodles) - [Regional Taiwan Snacks](https://taiwanderers.com/carrefour-taiwan-shopping-souvenirs/#Regional_Taiwan_Snacks) - [Taiwan Beer & Whiskey](https://taiwanderers.com/carrefour-taiwan-shopping-souvenirs/#Taiwan_Beer_Whiskey) - [Our final thing to buy in Carrefour Taiwan](https://taiwanderers.com/carrefour-taiwan-shopping-souvenirs/#Our_final_thing_to_buy_in_Carrefour_Taiwan) - [Lunar New Year / Seasonal Souvenirs](https://taiwanderers.com/carrefour-taiwan-shopping-souvenirs/#Lunar_New_Year_Seasonal_Souvenirs) - [Found this article helpful?](https://taiwanderers.com/carrefour-taiwan-shopping-souvenirs/#Found_this_article_helpful) ## How many Carrefours are there in Taiwan? As of March 2025, there are 311 Carrefour Taiwan stores – some of these are smaller express style stores whilst some are huge 24 hour hypermarkets, like Carrefour Ximending. Amazingly, almost half of the Taiwan Carrefours are open 24 hours a day. There are 149 Carrefour TW stores that are open 24 hours, making it a great place for late night bites for last minute [souvenir shopping](https://taiwanderers.com/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide/) on the way to the airport\! Around the world, there are over 14,000 Carrefour stores in over 40 countries. ![Carrefour Taiwan 家樂福 Shopping and Souvenir ](https://taiwanderers.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/carrefour-22-635x800.jpg) Join our Facebook Taiwan Travel Tips (TTT) Group\! Need help with your Taiwan itinerary or have any questions? Head on over to the most fun and fastest growing Taiwan Facebook group with 160,000+ members and ask the experts\! [Click here to join our group \>](https://www.facebook.com/groups/taiwantraveltips/) Or if you just want to see more of our Taiwan photos, [follow our Taiwan Facebook page \>](https://www.facebook.com/taiwanderers) ## Why is Carrefour Taiwan so Popular? Other than the huge selection and long opening hours, Carrefour Taiwan 家樂福 is popular with tourists and locals alike. Many of the Taiwan products are cheaper here than convenience stores like [7-Eleven](https://taiwanderers.com/7-eleven-taiwan/) and FamilyMart – for instance, we found Taiwan’s famous whisky brand Kavalan much cheaper here than anywhere else. ![kavalan whiskey Carrefour Taiwan 家樂福 ](https://taiwanderers.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/carrefour-2-635x800.jpg) Also for local Taiwan shoppers, Carrefour offers a cross section of local products and a fine foray of international food – plus the hypermarkets are a one-stop shop selling everything from pillows to pharmaceuticals. Another big plus is that the larger stores have in store bakeries and delicatessens that offer fresh foods plus there is a Carrefour Taiwan loyalty scheme and fortnightly sales and offer catalogues – time to get shopping\! And it isn’t just Carrefour in Taiwan in Asia; it is popular in Indonesia and China too. ![souvenirs Carrefour Taiwan 家樂福 ](https://taiwanderers.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/carrefour-12-635x800.jpg) ![souvenirs Carrefour Taiwan 家樂福 ](https://taiwanderers.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/carrefour-7-635x800.jpg) * You might like – [Our guide to NET clothing stores, Taiwan’s affordable fashion chain \>](https://taiwanderers.com/taiwan-net-fashion-stores/) * ## What can you buy in Carrefour Taiwan / Carrefour Ximending? During our latest trip to Taiwan in early 2025, we decided to visit the Ximending Carrefour Hypermarket as we’d heard it was one of the biggest Carrefours in Taiwan. It is spread over several levels, open 24 hours and just a short walk from the main [Ximending entertainment district.](https://taiwanderers.com/ximending-taipei-things-to-do/) ![alcohol Carrefour Taiwan 家樂福 ](https://taiwanderers.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/carrefour-15-635x800.jpg) And yes, there are lots of things to do in Ximending at night and Carrefour is one of many 24 hour Taipei stores like [7-Eleven](https://taiwanderers.com/7-eleven-taiwan/) and Don Don Donki in Ximending. We visited several Carrefours in Taiwan but Ximending was the biggest we encountered – [you can find it on Google Maps here \>](https://maps.app.goo.gl/5Znt7VS3SPjWt85d9) Here are some of the things you can buy in Carrefour Taiwan Ximending (and likely most of the bigger Carrefour Taiwan hypermarkets). ![shiba taipei taiwan keyring Carrefour Taiwan 家樂福 ](https://taiwanderers.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/carrefour-14-635x800.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) ## Toiletries and Pharmaceuticals There were several aisles of toiletries from face wash to foot-cream; we also spotted international skincare products like Simple, Cetaphil, Biore, Senka Simple. Perfect Whip from Japan plus K-beauty products. ![perfect whip from Carrefour Taiwan 家樂福 ](https://taiwanderers.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/carrefour-17-635x800.jpg) ![skincare Carrefour Taiwan 家樂福 ](https://taiwanderers.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/carrefour-16-635x800.jpg) ## Taiwanese Teas There was a huge selection of Taiwan teas (including loose leaf) available from all over the island – plus international tea if you want a taste of home. We also spotted Ten Ren’s Tea which is a famous Taiwan tea company. ![high mountain oolong tea Carrefour Taiwan 家樂福 ](https://taiwanderers.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/carrefour-8-635x800.jpg) ![Carrefour Taiwan 家樂福 tea](https://taiwanderers.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/carrefour-33-635x800.jpg) [![](https://taiwanderers.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/REUSABLE-NEW.jpg)](https://taiwanderers.com/shop/) ## Taiwan crisps and snacks A popular topic of conversation in our [Taiwan Travel Tips (TTT) Facebook group](https://www.facebook.com/groups/taiwantraveltips) is Taiwanese potato chips and these can be found in abundance from shrimp crisps to the famous green bags of coconut corn crisps. ![lonely god potato chips Carrefour Taiwan 家樂福 ](https://taiwanderers.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/carrefour-35-635x800.jpg) 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. ## International Snacks and Sweets Firm favourites like Calbee, Hersheys and Haribo are common-place in Carrefour TW – and much cheaper than [7-Eleven](https://taiwanderers.com/7-eleven-taiwan/) too\! ![Carrefour Taiwan 家樂福 ](https://taiwanderers.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/carrefour-20-635x800.jpg) ![](https://taiwanderers.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/carrefour-36-635x800.jpg) * You might like – [Our guide to Eslite, Taiwan’s most beautiful bookstore chain \>](https://taiwanderers.com/eslite-taiwan-bookstores/) * ## Pineapple Cakes Everyone loves pineapple cakes and it is one of the most [popular Taiwan souvenirs](https://taiwanderers.com/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide/) to take home – so you’ll be glad to hear pineapple cakes are widely available in the larger branches (we also looked in smaller branches but to no avail). Please note we didn’t spot ChiaTe, Sunny Hills or Pan’s Cake pineapple cakes in Carrefour, which were voted the three favourites in our [Taiwan Facebook group.](https://www.facebook.com/groups/taiwantraveltips) ![pineapple cakes Carrefour Taiwan 家樂福 ](https://taiwanderers.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/carrefour-3-635x800.jpg) ## Toys You can find lots of children’s toys including TOMICA cars, Barbie, Sanrio and Disney. * You might like – [Our guide to Pop Mart in Ximending, Taiwan’s flagship Pop Mart store \>](https://taiwanderers.com/pop-mart-ximending-taipei/) * ## Luggage A common question we get is where can you buy luggage in Ximending – at Carrefour, there are two whole aisles of suitcases and carry-on bags (mainly American Tourister) plus some children’s satchels like Pokemon. P.S. If your children are Pokemon fans, be sure to take them to the [Taipei Pokémon Center](https://taiwanderers.com/pokemon-center-taipei-guide-photos/) in [Xinyi.](https://taiwanderers.com/xinyi-taipei-things-to-do/) ![luggage Carrefour Taiwan 家樂福 ](https://taiwanderers.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/carrefour-24-635x800.jpg) ## Taiwan Caramel Pudding We couldn’t go into a Taiwan supermarket without checking whether they sell the Uni-President Taiwan caramel pudding. And they only cost NT\$10 for a small pudding. Did you know the Taiwan caramel pudding is so iconic there is even a 3D [cool Taiwan EasyCard](https://taiwanderers.com/cute-easycard-ipass-icash-taiwan-card-designs/) in the shape of a miniature pudding? ![caramel pudding Carrefour Taiwan 家樂福 ](https://taiwanderers.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/carrefour-23-635x800.jpg) ## Instant Noodles There are literally oodles of instant noodles at Carrefour to choose from, from local brands to famous Korean and Japanese noodles like Nissin. ![instant ramen noodles Carrefour Taiwan 家樂福 ](https://taiwanderers.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/carrefour-11-635x800.jpg) * You might like – [our Taiwanderers guide to the best souvenirs to buy in Taiwan \>](https://taiwanderers.com/best-souvenirs-taiwan-guide/) * ## Regional Taiwan Snacks This is likely to only be in the larger hypermarkets like Carrefour Ximending but there was a whole area across two aisles dedicated to food and drink from Taiwan’s regions. ![instant boba tea kit Carrefour Taiwan 家樂福 ](https://taiwanderers.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/carrefour-9-635x800.jpg) 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. ![matcha green tea powder Carrefour Taiwan 家樂福 ](https://taiwanderers.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/carrefour-10-635x800.jpg) ## Taiwan Beer & Whiskey Cheers to Carrefour – it was one of the cheapest places we found to buy Taiwan beers plus they even have chiller cabinets / fridges with cold beers to takeaway. ![beer Carrefour Taiwan 家樂福 ](https://taiwanderers.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/carrefour-28-635x800.jpg) ![beer Carrefour Taiwan 家樂福 ](https://taiwanderers.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/carrefour-26-635x800.jpg) We even saw a huge fridge stacked with big bottles of Taiwan Beer 18 days which is our hoppy heaven. Kavalan Whiskey, Taiwan’s most famous whiskey brand from Yilan, is also available by the checkouts with a wonderful whiskey cabinet display – please drink responsibly ![alcohol Carrefour Taiwan 家樂福 ](https://taiwanderers.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/carrefour-19-635x800.jpg) * You might like – [our Taipei craft beer and brewery guide \>](https://taiwanderers.com/taipei-craft-beer-brewery-bars/) * ## Our final thing to buy in Carrefour Taiwan ## Lunar New Year / Seasonal Souvenirs We were lucky enough to start 2025 with [Lunar New Year in Taipei](https://taiwanderers.com/lunar-new-year-taipei-guide/) so we spotted a couple of aisles of Lunar New Year goods like cards, decorations and gifts. We expect you can get seasonal goods throughout the year. Incidentally, we haven’t gone too much into detail about this as we suspect most Taiwan travellers just want snacks and light souvenirs to take home but Carrefour hypermarkets also stock bedding, electronics, homeware, kitchen equipment and much (MUCH) more. And yes, you can buy the iconic Tatung rice cookers at big Carrefour Taiwan stores. ![tatung rice cooker Carrefour Taiwan 家樂福 ](https://taiwanderers.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/carrefour-18-635x800.jpg) ## Found this article helpful? [Support us on Ko-fi! \>](https://ko-fi.com/cktravels) You can follow Taiwanderers on: [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/thetaiwanderers/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/taiwanderers) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@taiwanderers) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0SRJf-TK0JSxkrn3W9i_KQ) [Join our Taiwan Travel Tips (TTT) Facebook group \>](https://www.facebook.com/groups/taiwantraveltips)
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