the top 10 night markets
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The Top 10 Night MarketsThe Top 10 Night Markets
Taiwan’s 16 Classic ToursTravel Inform
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Taiwan’s Top 10 Must-Visit Tours
Open hours/ 16:00-midnight daily (some businesses stay open until the next morning)
Open hours/ Shops are usually open from 10:00-02:00 ; Stands open around 16:00
winners are the Shilin Night Market and other night markets located in the northern, central, southern, and eastern parts of Taiwan.
This market has signs in Chinese, English, and Japanese, making it easy for foreigners to recognize the items for sale. The friendly environment and the multitude of food choices make it easy for everyone to find something delicious to eat. Some of the most popular snacks are bubble ice, tempura, and hearty sandwiches.
Taipei City
Huaxi Street Tourist Night Market
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Keelung City
Keelung Miaokou Night Market
Most Friendly
& Most Tasty
This night market has a removable steel rain shelter and plenty of space to walk around. The diverse businesses here include retail shops not found in other night markets, such as a bookstore and hardware store. There are also some unique restaurants that serve medicinal snake, turtle, and game-based soups. Also, nearby attractions such as Longshan Temple and the Bopiliao restoration attract many tourists to this market.
Open hours/ Weekdays 16:00-midnight / Weekends 17:00-midnight
Open hours/ 08:00-midnight daily
The 2010 Top 10 Night Market Voting Event
This night market is conveniently l o c a t e d n e a r t h e M R T s t a t i o n , making it easy to visit. There are many booths selling a variety of interesting and delicious snacks. The surrounding businesses also provide entertainment for visitors, making this night market even more attractive.
Taipei City
Shilin Tourist Night Market
Most Gorgeous
This night market features many traditional Taiwanese snacks that are representative of the traditional foods of the Dadaocheng area. Unlike other night markets that offer foreign cuisines, clothing, and other merchandise, Ningxia Night Market features traditional Taiwanese snacks, giving visitors and locals alike the perfect opportunity see and taste Taiwan’s unique cuisine. There’s also a stage where regular performances are held.
Taipei City
Ningxia Night Market
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Transportation/ Bus: 203, 216, 217, 218, 224, 266, 269, 277, 280, 308, 310 MRT Jiantan Station - On foot 5 min.
Transportation/ MRT Longshan Temple Station - On foot 5 min.
Transportation/ Walk about 10 minutes from Zhongshan MRT Station or Shuanglian MRT Station.
Transportation/ TRA Keelung Station → Walk about 100 meters along Zhong 1st Road and turn right at Ai 4th Road.
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The Top 10 Night MarketsThe Top 10 Night Markets
Taiwan’s 16 Classic ToursTravel Inform
ationThe Top 10 Night M
arketsGifts
Taiwan’s Top 10 Must-Visit Tours
Open hours/ Around 14:00-midnight
Chiayi City
Wenhua Road (Culture Road) Night Market
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Loved by locals and tourists alike, this night market features traditional shops that sell snacks like rice cake soup, seafood congee, oyster omelet, and sauté duck meat rice noodle soup. Each shop has its own unique flavors and style. If you like to taste authentic southern-style snacks, Wenhua Road Night Market will satisfy your taste buds.
Open hours/ Around 18:00-23:30
Tianan City
Garden Night Market
This is a modern night market with unique snacks such as freshly cut guava , oyster omelets , bra ised meat cooked to order, and mouth-watering candied fruits. Unlike other night markets that are open daily, this large night market is only open on Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday.
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Open hours/ Stalls 17:00-midnight, Stores 10:00-23:00 (may vary from store to store)
Open hours/ Shops are usually open from 11:00-01:30am ; Stands open around 16:00
Besides having tasty food and a lively atmosphere, the Luodong Night Market is known for its polite and friendly vendors who make visitors feel at ease. With its clearly-marked signs and restrooms, the market is visitor-friendly in every aspect. Visitors who choose to drive here will be able to find the market easily by following the clearly written road signs.
Yilan County
Luodong Night Market
Most Friendly
The Fengjia Tourist Night Market offers many interesting and popular foods. For those who like to try fresh and new food items, this is a place not to be missed. The numerous food stands are often creatively decorated with LED signs, making them an attraction unto themselves.
Taichung City
Fengjia Tourist Night Market
Most Tasty
Transportation/ From Luodong Station, walk along Gongzheng Rd., turn right to Xindong Rd..
Transportation/ From Taichung Railway Station, continue by Bus No. 25 or 35 to Feng Chia University stop.
Transportation/ From Chiayi Railway Station, continue by Bus No. 16 or 26 to Central Fountain stop.
Transportation/ From Tainan Railway Station, take a taxi to the night market. The distance is about 2km.
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Open hours/ 16:00-23:00 daily
The Zhonghua Street Tourist Night Market is a friendly neighborhood night market. Many visitors to this market come to enjoy favor i te local specialties such as salted fried chicken, chicken rice, beef noodles, and herbal tea. Though this night market is small, the local culture and hospitality will make you feel right at home.
Kaohsiung City
Zhonghua Street Tourist Night Market
Kaohsiung Liuhe Night Market is best known for its diverse snacks. Thanks to a nearby metro station, this area becomes crowded and quite lively at night time. The retail shops are well-organized, with ample space for shoppers to move about comfortably. The rows of shops that line the street carry a variety of goods, including groceries, seafood, specialty products, cold drinks, and ice cream. Because of its popularity with foreign visitors, the Kaoshiung Night Market has an informational website with listings in both Chinese and English.
Open hours/ 17:00-06:00am
Kaohsiung City
Liuhe Night Market
Most Gorgeous
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Transportation/ Take the KRTC Red Line to Formosa Boulevard Station, then exit by Exit No.1 and walk about 5 min to Liuhe Tourist Night Market.
Transportation/ Take the KRTC Orange Line to Fengshan Station.
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