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Must-buy in Taiwan-paper thin jerky! What’s different from the normal jerky is its taste. The thickness is only 0.01 cm, which is like a paper. There’re two kinds of taste- crispy and chewing. Many tourists are attracted with its taste and flavor. OrangeCatTravel recommend you three stores for paper thin jerky which you must not miss in Taiwan- Chiang Ji Hua Long, Kuaiche and Chien Hsiang.
 

#1 Chiang Ji Hua Long

In the late 19th century, with the development of tea trade, Twatutia became the most prosperous commercial area in Taiwan. Dihua Street, as the center of Dadaocheng, lots of stores settled down here. Therefore, there’re different different architecture style here like western-style building, baroque architecture, modern architecture…etc. Diverse architecture styles become a feature of this street now. Recently, the government also develop some cultural and creative shops here, so you could also have a historical and cultural trip here. 

Located at Dihua Street, Chiang Ji Hua Long is a historic store for 30 years. This street, famous for new year market, there’re crowds of people doing chinese new year shopping here and the jerky in Chiang Ji Hua Long becomes one of the most popular goods. Besides taiwaneses, it also ranks high for the tourists and become the must-buy for them.

Do you notice the aroma of cakes? That’s right! There’s another supris after finishing buying Chiang Ji Hua Long. Another souvernir shops famous for its traditional cakes is just located next to Chiang Ji Hua Long. So you could shop for two different souvenirs at the same time!    
 

#2 Kuaiche

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A couple from Chiayi take train to Nanmen Market in Taipei. This train takes not only the dream of this couple but also a good taste from their hometown.

Starting from a small shop in Nanmen Market, with the same name and same taste, it became brand new after managed by the second generation and has expanded tens of branches now. You could also see it in many department stores. There’re plenty of flavors, paper thin jerky for example, there’re four choices. Benefitig from the cute package and delicate gift box, it’s a good choice for souvenir!

#3 Chien Hsiang

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Top 10 souvenir store in Taipei, it’s has been 40 years.

In the 50th year of the "Republic Era", mr. ZHUANG came to Taipei for learning the technique of making jerky alone. For these tens of years, he insist making the traditional jerky becomes more and more delicious and delicate. Until now, there’re also many branches.

The most popular good is the thick pork jerky, however, among the different goods, paper thin jerky also perfomance well. We recommend it for the ones who would like to try different flavor in different store.

Find more traditional food→ Taipei 1-day tour - Jiufen Small Town

|Words from OrangeCatTravel-editor K|

For my own experience, jerky is the must-buy for the chinese new year. For my personal experience, I love the jerky which is rather thick and juicy. Each store has its own feature in the taste and the flavor. If you have enough time to explore, you could definitely try and chose your favourite one!

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