Taipei Flower Market 臺北花市

Historical Background:

Established in 1997, the Taipei Flower Market (台北花市) was Taiwan’s first privately operated flower market and remains the largest in the country. Originally located on Ruiguang Road in Neihu District, it relocated in March to a larger 2.8-hectare site along Minshan Street in the Xinhu 3rd Road commercial district. The modern, colorful complex features two buildings with 286 stalls connected by a scenic skybridge, clearly organized shopping areas, and a food court. Open weekdays from 4 a.m. to noon, the market serves both wholesale and retail customers, supplying many of Taipei’s flower shops while offering visitors an impressive variety of flowers and plants at affordable prices. Its spacious facilities and newly introduced computerized auction and distribution systems have modernized operations, making it a major destination for flower enthusiasts and industry professionals alike.

Hours:

4 AM to 12 PM noon, closed on Saturday and Sunday

Price:

Free

Where to stay:

We recommend Fullon Hotel which has locations in Tamsui and Fulong near the beach (book on Booking.com here, Tripadvisor here, Agoda here, or Hotels.com here). 
We have stayed at and recommend ​Gold Mountain Ranch, which is a horse ranch and glamping destination in Jinshan. ​You can book a night at Gold Mountain Ranch on Klook here.  You can also check out our full blog on the ranch here. 
We have also stayed at and recommend Hai Xia Your Home which is right in front of Fulong Beach (book on Booking.com here, Tripadvisor here, Agoda here, or Hotels.com here). 

Activities in Taipei:

There are many activities available to enjoy in Taipei such as kayaking, canoeing, snorkeling, SUP / paddle boarding, water biking, and more activities which you can book on Klook here or KKday here. 

How to get there:

By Car/Scooter: The Neihu Flower Market is right behind Neihu’s Costco and Mega PX Mart. There is free scooter parking on the street and paid car parking in the building, but it can fill up quickly.
Looking for scooter rental in Taipei? You can search on Klook here or KKday here to search for options. You can also check out our scooter rental guide here. 
If you are looking for car rentals, you can also search Qeeq here, Klook here, or  KKday here. You can also check out our car rental guide here.  
By MRT/Bus: There is no MRT close by, but the nearest bus stop is Xinhu 3rd Road which is just one block away. You can also book an MRT travel pass on Klook here.
By Bicycle: 
Cycling is the best way to enjoy Taiwan’s landscapes if you have the time and energy. Looking for bicycle rentals in Taiwan? You can use Taiwan’s many Youbike sharing stations, or search for rentals on KKday here, and search for tours on Klook here. You can also check out our Taiwan cycling guide here. You can also book a Sunset Riverside Bike Ride and Historical Tour, 4 Hour Cycling in Taipei, Ultimate 8-Hour Cycling City Tour, or Taipei City Bike Tour with Night Market Experience on TripAdvisor here. 
For more information, check out our Taiwan transportation guide here. 

Map:

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Our Journey:

I have been to the Neihu Flower Market twice. It has many, many flower and plant options and can fix most all of your gardening needs. However the only downside is that it is not open on weekends, and closes before noon on weekdays. This means you will not find many families or tourists here, but more of the hard-core professional flower market people. That is why is is complementary to the Jianguo Holiday Flower Market which is only open on weekends.

I had been to the Jianguo Holiday Flower Market a few times before I went to the Neihu Flower Market. As a working class citizen, it is easier to go to the weekend one. My first journey to the Neihu Flower Market proved unsuccessful because I came after it closed on the weekend and after 12 PM.

If you drive a scooter here, there is plenty of parking on the sidewalk.

Here, the time of operations is 4 AM to 12 PM on weekdays. It really only caters to professionals or business customers.

If you come after that time, you will only see this giant metal gate.

Again, operating times are plastered all over the building.

The coolest part about this place is the sky bridge that connects the two buildings. However, walking on the street level is just as easy.

The left side of the flower market is bigger and has more shops.

There are two levels for both of the buildings too, a main ground level, and an upper level. There is also a parking garage.

There are a few standalone garden-related shops here.

Another view of the first floor entrance.

More flowers on the first floor.

The first floor has the highest concentrations of flowers anywhere. You can find every kind of flower for every occasion here.

I think many of these flowers are bought by businesses who want to send well-wished to their clients. However there are probably many people sending them to friends or girlfriends.

An endless assortment of flowers.

Small evergreen bushes.

Flowers in every color.

More decorative ornaments.

I think some of these are plastic.

There is also a temple inside the flower market. I imagine the gods from this temple were moved from the original flower market location after the science park was built.

There are lots of shops that sell seeds here for the average tourist or consumer.

On the second floor, there is also a shop that sells pots of every kind.

Making our way to the second floor.

The second floor has a lot more trinkets and decor.

Another decor shop on the second floor.

Wooden decorations on the second floor.

View of the pedestrain bridge.

As I said before, the pedestrian bridge is the coolest part of the complex.

You can see some neat views of the nearby area in Neihu.

Or you can just walk on the first floor.

The other building has flowers too, but also more potted plants.

Purple flowers as far as you can see.

They also sell these mini-cacti. Sometimes you can see these at a night market.

You can also buy some cute memorabilia to go with your catcus.

Ferns.

Some other herbs for sale.

More flowers.

Purple flowers.

Bamboo gift ornaments.

Bigger cacti.

There were a few older people here. Actually, most people here were elderly.

We ended up buying four mini catci. Cacti are easy to take care of, because they require less water.

View of Yangmingshan from the flower market.

You can also park your car at the parking garage, which makes shopping easy especially if you are buying lots of big things.

You can also ride Ubikes here. There are also lots of other furniture stores around.

And you can also go check out Costco and RT Mart which are right next door.

Jianguo Holiday Flower Market 建國假日花市

Jianguo Flower Market is a long market that lies under the Jianguo freeway and is open only on weekends. The market is split into an artist’s corner, the main flower market selling plants and gardening products, and a jade market. It is definitely worth a stop during your next weekend in Taipei…read more

Be sure to check out our guide on the Jianguo Holiday Market here.
Also check out our guide to Taipei here.