Eslite Bookstore (Xinyi Branch)
Eslite Bookstore is a bookshop that never closes, and today it is one of Taipei's cultural landmarks. Besides its vast selection of books, it offers many distinctive postcards and souvenirs.…
Eslite Bookstore (Xinyi Branch), Taipei · 玄史生 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Key facts
- Admission
- Free
- Opening hours
- 11:00-22:00 (all year 2026)
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Getting there
- Taipei Metro Bannan Line, Taipei City Hall Station, Exit 2, about a 5-minute walk
- Guidebook rating
- 4 / 5
From China Self Guided Travel 2025, page 2675. Open in Google Maps
About Eslite Bookstore (Xinyi Branch)
Eslite Bookstore is a bookshop that never closes, and today it is one of Taipei's cultural landmarks. Besides its vast selection of books, it offers many distinctive postcards and souvenirs. Eslite currently has several branches in Taipei. The oldest is on Zhongxiao East Road, where the Harbin girl and the Taipei boy meet in the film “Love in May.” The newest is the Xinyi branch. Tsai Kang-yung wrote on Weibo: “Taking guests to browse a bookshop is so leisurely…”, and the “bookshop” he refers to is this one.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Eslite Bookstore (Xinyi Branch) cost?
Admission to Eslite Bookstore (Xinyi Branch) is Free, as listed in the 2025 guidebook. Prices can change; check the official channel before you go.
What are the opening hours of Eslite Bookstore (Xinyi Branch)?
Eslite Bookstore (Xinyi Branch) is open 11:00-22:00 (all year 2026).
How do I get to Eslite Bookstore (Xinyi Branch)?
Taipei Metro Bannan Line, Taipei City Hall Station, Exit 2, about a 5-minute walk
How long should I spend at Eslite Bookstore (Xinyi Branch)?
Plan on 2–3 hours for Eslite Bookstore (Xinyi Branch).
Where is Eslite Bookstore (Xinyi Branch)?
Eslite Bookstore (Xinyi Branch) is in Taipei, Taiwan Region, in the South China of China. No. 11, Songgao Road, Xinyi District
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