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Many people say that the fastest way to get to know a city is to start from the market, because the market is the place where the daily life and customs of the locals can be fully presented, which is what people often call nowadays. This time I want to take everyone to join the farmer’s market, which is not a normal market, but a holiday only open. Organic vegetables and fruits, small agricultural products, gourmet snacks, etc. are all available. You can not only experience life but also enjoy the fresh and authentic taste!

How to get there

1. By car: Take National Highway No. 1: Get off at Songjiang Road Interchange and drive towards Section 2 of Zhongxiao East Road to Hangzhou North Intersection, turn right and turn left on Beiping East Road.

2. By bus: 37, 49, 205, 208, 232, 253, 265, 307 (South Songshan), 307 (district), 527, 604, 615, 671, get off at Shandao Temple Station, and walk to Shaoxing North Street or Linsen North It takes about 5 minutes to reach.

3. By MRT: Take the MRT Bannan Line to Shandao Temple Station (Exit 1 or 6) to reach Taipei Hope Plaza.

4. Chartered car: order a car charter service on the official website of Orange Cat Travel Charter before departure, and you can depart from your residence at the designated time on the same day and go directly to Taipei Hope Plaza.

About Taipei Hope Plaza

The Taipei Hope Plaza, located in the city center, will be established for 20 years this year. This farmer’s market was established after the 921 earthquake in Taiwan in 2001. The Council of Agriculture of the Executive Yuan wanted to maintain the vitality of farmers in the districts, counties and cities. A meaningful agricultural product exhibition and sales base allows farmers to have a stable place to promote the agricultural products they are proud of, so it was later named "Taipei Hope Plaza."
 

Features of Taipei Hope Plaza

[Fresh and carefully selected small agricultural products delivered directly from the origin]

The purpose of establishing this farmer’s market is to sell high-quality agricultural products from all parts of Taiwan to the people in a stable channel. This is also the most attractive place in Taipei Hope Plaza, because here you can find the freshest food in the season and the most secure food. And they are all kinds of agricultural products delivered directly from the place of origin, including vegetables, fruits, fish, raw meat, etc., just like walking around the island, you can buy all the ingredients you want!
 

[Weekly themed events in counties and cities / live broadcast specials]

If you are planning to go to this farmer’s market, then you will definitely not want to miss the weekly theme activities of each county and city. Another feature of Taipei Hope Plaza is that there are many activities, such as the season for a certain county in Taiwan every week. Vegetables and Fruits launches themed activities to ensure that you can buy the most current season! In addition, if you can't go to the site to buy, the fan page will also broadcast special sales, so that you can buy popular products at home!

#April theme

4/04-05 Yilan: Scallions

4/11-12 Nantou: tea, plum / Pingtung: pineapple

4/18-19 Yunlin: Watermelon, Garlic / Hualien: Arrow Bamboo Shoots

4/25-26 Chiayi: banana, papaya, high mountain tea

#May theme

5/02-03 Tainan: Lover Fruit, Pineapple

5/09-10 Yunlin: small tomatoes, black garlic

5/16-17 Pingtung: Mango

5/23-24 Hualien: Big Watermelon

5/30-31 Taoyuan: May Peach

#June theme

6/06-07 Hsinchu: May Peach

6/13-14 Nantou: tea, banana

6/20-21 New Taipei: Spring Tea / Yilan: Cantaloupe

(The Dragon Boat Festival is a three-day holiday) 6/26-28 Changhua: Grape/Tainan: Red Dragon Fruit, Lychee, Mango

For other months, please refer to: http://www.ehope.org.tw/calendar.html

[Convenient transportation and not afraid of traffic jams on holidays]

In addition to the unique characteristics of the market itself, another important point for tourists is transportation. The location of Taipei Hope Plaza is very good. It is located in the center of Taipei. It can be reached by MRT or bus, if you are driving. There are also enough parking spaces, so you can easily and safely visit the market!
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#Taipei Hope Plaza INFO

Phone: 02-23930801

Address: Intersection of Linsen North Road and Beiping East Road, Taipei City

Business hours: Saturday 10:00～19:00, Sunday 10:00～18:00

Official website: http://www.ehope.org.tw

Fan page: http://fb.me/TaipeiHopePlazaFarmersMarket

*The above photos are from the official website and fan page of Taipei Hope Plaza

Orange cat's thoughtful suggestions

It is recommended that if you want to go to Taipei Hope Plaza, you can plan a day trip. Go early and have a snack at the farmers’ market at noon. In the afternoon, go to the nearby Huashan Arts and Culture Special Zone (about 10 minutes on foot). Go away, or pick a piece of turf for a picnic with the trophies bought at the farmer’s market in the morning! *NEW Note: In response to the increasing temperature of the "Severe Special Infectious Pneumonia (New Coronary Pneumonia)" epidemic in Taipei, Hope Plaza will implement protective measures from now on. Please refer to this link before departure!

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