Eslite Bookstore - Xinyi
Eslite Bookstore - Xinyi
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  • Yao H
    42 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    More than just a bookshop
    One of my favourite place around Taipei. Very sad that it would be closed by end of year due to lease termination. Multi-level bookshop with a wide variety of books, which allows you to browse before committing to buy. Also have a section selling fresh and packaged foods and snacks, highlighting local produces, and also imported food items. There are also a few other shops selling home decorations, and a cafe. I have always enjoyed my time in the shop. Eslite is more than just a bookshop, it is a lifestyle/
    Visited March 2023
    Travelled solo
    Written 9 May 2023
  • GAN L
    Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia8,776 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A must for book lovers
    Went to the branch in Starhill Gallery, Kuala Lumpur. Very spacious, with lots of English/ Chinese books and magazines. Books and magazines on history, politics, philosophies, hobby, travel, health, food, cookbooks, sports, science, the world, parenting, love, arts , biography were available. Busy time browsing through , making choices and paid for the goods. There is also a wide range of stationeries to choose from. A great place to visit for book lovers. And there is a small book cafe too - a place to unwind, and have another look at your chosen books/ magazines
    Visited July 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 28 July 2023
  • Yao H
    42 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Thank you and farewell
    Sadly, this shop has closed for good now due to urban planning and rental renewal issue. Went on its last days prior to closing down, Eslite maintained its wide range of book, food, stationery and little knick-knacks, clothes, and cafe. There was a big sale of everything, hence there were people everywhere!! Thank you Eslite Xinyi for having been a big part of our memory as we grow up.
    Visited November 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 11 March 2024
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Yao H
42 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 • Family
Sadly, this shop has closed for good now due to urban planning and rental renewal issue. Went on its last days prior to closing down, Eslite maintained its wide range of book, food, stationery and little knick-knacks, clothes, and cafe. There was a big sale of everything, hence there were people everywhere!! Thank you Eslite Xinyi for having been a big part of our memory as we grow up.
Written 11 March 2024
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PATT
Bangkok, Thailand7 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2023 • Solo
This place is s heaven for guy who love to read a book! There're all type of books. But I’m sad that this branch, Xinyi will be closed by the end of this year.
Written 6 August 2023
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GAN L
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia8,776 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023 • Couples
Went to the branch in Starhill Gallery, Kuala Lumpur. Very spacious, with lots of English/ Chinese books and magazines. Books and magazines on history, politics, philosophies, hobby, travel, health, food, cookbooks, sports, science, the world, parenting, love, arts , biography were available. Busy time browsing through , making choices and paid for the goods. There is also a wide range of stationeries to choose from. A great place to visit for book lovers. And there is a small book cafe too - a place to unwind, and have another look at your chosen books/ magazines
Written 28 July 2023
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Yao H
42 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2023 • Solo
One of my favourite place around Taipei. Very sad that it would be closed by end of year due to lease termination. Multi-level bookshop with a wide variety of books, which allows you to browse before committing to buy. Also have a section selling fresh and packaged foods and snacks, highlighting local produces, and also imported food items. There are also a few other shops selling home decorations, and a cafe. I have always enjoyed my time in the shop. Eslite is more than just a bookshop, it is a lifestyle/
Written 9 May 2023
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Doc Sligh
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2023
Books, fashion, cooking, food, and more. It has a wide selection of English language books across nearly all subjects. However, I didn’t see English language magazines.
Written 18 March 2023
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia14,153 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2021
Eslite is a celebrated bookstore that is more than a bookstore. Apart from the Chinese collection, it has a wide range of foreign language books, including English books. It's a multistory venue. Apart from books, there's also a cafe and giftshop. If you feel the need for a good book late at night, don't worry, Eslite is open 24/7. By the way, if you like the look of a book, you can sit down and read it for a while.
Written 2 April 2021
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Mr. Matt
Guangzhou, China47 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2020
Taiwan Chengpin has closed some of their shops and owes tenants money. PAY UP MS. Wu! Our shop was closed when their management team ran away during Covid.
Written 15 January 2021
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Mel Lee
London, UK26 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2020
Um if you haven't been to an Eslite while you're in Taiwan where have you been? If you haven't been to this one while you're in Taipei what are you doing mate?

Jokes aside this is just something else. My explanation for my non Taiwanese friends on Eslite is as followed: "well it's a bookstore but also not just a bookstore. It has everything. It's like a shopping mall but not really... It's got everything. It's a treasure land. It's brilliant. You should just go and check it out for yourself..."

And as the icing on the cake: this Eslite opens 24/7. I don't know what else one could ask for and maybe this is the only thing that will get us through 2020. I can personally spend a whole day (or week?) here. Apart from the food and drinks and books and lovely environment to read, Eslite always supports smaller/independent brands and it's full of hidden gems. I always find some beautiful/good quality yet affordable stuff there. (3rd floor offers some marvellous jewellery brands)

Sure everyone can spend ages in here so spare a day/afternoon for it.
Written 16 June 2020
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DCEuropa
Washington DC, DC386 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2020
This place is open 24 hours! Very large bookstore, including foreign language books (in English and other languages). Popular with students. Includes a cafe with food options, as well as a large gift store with relatively kitchy items for sale. Did I mention they are open 24 hours?! Can be handy...
Written 15 March 2020
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Jing C.
Melbourne, Australia8 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020
Speaking of multi-tasking. This Eslite bookstores is huge with MANY other things, not just books. We didn't have a lot of time for it. But if you have spare times in Taipei, an afternoon there maybe some experiments.
Written 16 February 2020
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