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Besides its renowned tourist attractions, Taiwan also enchants travelers with its bustling night markets. Let VNTRIP guide you through some of these unique cultural spots in the city!
Discover the Top Night Markets in Taiwan!
Huaxi Snake Alley Night Market
Upon stepping into the narrow alleyways of Huaxi night market, visitors are immediately struck by its age, being the oldest among all night markets in Taiwan. Everywhere you look, snake-based dishes dominate the culinary landscape. While it may startle some, locals tout snakes as a highly nutritious delicacy.
For travelers with an adventurous palate, Taiwanese tourism extends beyond conventional fare. Observing the intricate process of snake-based cuisine, from capturing to customizing orders, proves to be a captivating affair. Blood and bile liquor, snake soup—these are among the sought-after specialties.
Yet, Huaxi market caters to more than just daredevil diners. Alongside snake-centric offerings, one can find an array of delectable street food delights, sure to satisfy even the faint-hearted. Notable mentions include Dan-tsu noodles, squid soup, pork rib soup, eel noodles, and more.
Tourists can easily spot the snake alley night market thanks to its distinctly Chinese-style entrance gate. The glittering row of lanterns also serves as a beacon, making the night market unmistakable from afar.
Liuhe Night Market (Kaohsiung)
While snake alley night market boasts snake-based delicacies, Liuhe night market offers... everything. Indeed, this market resembles a more traditional night market, as it sells a wide range of goods: food, household items, live animals, and more.
Certainly, tourists will find plenty of eateries to indulge in Taiwanese flavors. Foremost among them are squid, crab, and century eggs, flavors that linger long after the first taste.
One must certainly mention a popular and intriguing dish at Liuhe night market and across Taiwan: stinky tofu. Stinky tofu is a highly renowned dish, fermented tofu with a special sauce for several months, possessing a strong odor and a taste that can be likened to blue cheese.
Moreover, Liuhe Night Market is a familiar spot for pet enthusiasts. The market brims with beauty products for pets and meticulous pet care shops run by locals.
Shilin Night Market – The Heart of the Night
In the midst of the bustling night market, hidden treasures await discovery under the shimmering lights. Clothing, footwear, jewelry, handicrafts - a myriad of items dazzle the evening, enticing passing visitors.
Many lament that while the Sylam Night Market in Taiwan offers bargains, the true cost of shopping there is anything but cheap!
Discover the charm of the Miukou Night Market.
Located in Keelung, the second-largest port city in Taiwan, the Miukou Night Market boasts an abundance of fresh seafood, a source of pride for the locals.
Travelers visiting Miukou are treated to a unique shopping experience in Taiwanese night market culture: selecting seafood themselves, then having vendors cook it right there. Famous specialties include eel soup, scallop balls, and even rare delicacies like smoked whale shark and smoked moray eel.
Explore the wonders of Hoa Dai Nam Night Market.
Summing up the list of the most famous night markets in Taiwan by VNTRIP, a representative from the southern city of Taiwan. This market area seems to be tailor-made for energetic young people, even at night.
While not overly spacious, visitors are always amazed by the number of game stalls, pinball machines, or entertainment photo booths. City youth often choose this Taiwanese tourist area to unwind after a hard day, so if you want to make friends with young Taiwanese, head straight to Hoa Dai Nam.
The famous specialty at this night market is the 'coffin bread', a delicious bread resembling a coffin, filled with creamy corn sauce. Additionally, there are other famous specialties such as spiced blood pudding, pickled guava, and milk tea.
Like a bustling miniature Taiwan, the Taiwanese night market has long been the pride of the locals here. Visit this place to experience the hustle and bustle of urban life, savor the delicious local specialties, and you won't miss this opportunity, will you?
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