Taipei's Night Markets
Written by Viator, August 2010
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One of Taipei’s great pleasures is its night markets, which satisfy diners, shopaholics and the plain curious into the early hours of the morning. They range in size from a few stalls to major locations covering several blocks. Among the key sites are Huaxi Street (or “Snake Alley”), the huge range of food stalls at Tunghua, and a rare opportunity to find second-hand items at Jaoho.
If you only visit one you should probably make it Shilin, a huge, teeming site which offers a king-sized compilation of traditional night market delights. Shanghai fried buns, which come in vegetarian and carnivore varieties, are one of the biggest culinary hits here. There’s also a bewildering array of shops selling clothes and accessories. It’s particularly busy on weekends.
Taipei’s night markets are scattered throughout the city. They generally start up after sunset and the latest go until about 3am, with most starting to wind down around 1am.
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Reply by Viator, November 2011
Doing what: Taipei Night Tour including Mongolian BBQ Dinner
Our guide was excellent! Very informative and helpful. At the Lung Shan budhist temple, he helped us go through the ritual explaining each step and in fact, translated the Kuan Yin oracle.
I didn't feel rushed at all especialy while walking through the night market. I was even able to try the delicacies.
He was also very informative in Taipei 101.
Reply by Viator, July 2010
Doing what: Taipei Night Tour including Mongolian BBQ Dinner
Reply by Viator, February 2010
Doing what: Taipei Night Tour including Mongolian BBQ Dinner
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