If you are in the mood for shopping then be sure to spend a day at Gloria Outlets when visiting Taoyuan County. More than 250 retail outlets cater to every need of the discerning shopper and present excellent discounts on well-known brands. Gloria Outlets is Taiwan’s first American-style outdoor retail mall. Browse the shops for bargains and then enjoy the chance to sample the typical cuisine of Asia and the USA.
The fashion conscious will relish in the opportunity to purchase luxury goods at discounted prices. See what’s on offer at upscale brands such as Gucci, Hugo Boss and Max Mara. Shop for household items and kitchenware in addition to children’s toys, footwear and jewelry. Check out the deals at popular sporting apparel labels, including Adidas, Nike and Puma.
Order a meal from the restaurants and fast food bars of the Food Pavilion. Choose between everything from a Taiwanese teahouse and Japanese ramen bar, to Korean kimchi and flavorful Thai and Vietnamese food. There are also internationally famous American chain restaurants spread around the mall. Among them is Paul Frank hotdogs, Starbucks and TGI Fridays.
Take a break at the brick-paved plazas and open-air seating areas. Fountains, flowerbeds and trees help to create a relaxed atmosphere. Free cultural events also take place, including a celebration of the Chinese New Year. Browse the stalls of a New York-style Chinatown market and watch a flamboyant dragon parade.
The mall is a 15-minute drive west of Taoyuan City Centre. A convenient way to get here is to take the Taoyuan High Speed Rail, which reaches Taipei City in just 20 minutes. Drivers can use the on-site car parks.
Gloria Outlets is open daily, although the opening hours of each store may vary. The mall has ATMs, foreign currency exchange, free Wi-Fi and restrooms. Strollers, umbrellas and wheelchairs are available to rent. Visit the mall’s official website for more information.
