Liuhe International Tourist Night Market is the earliest pedestrian zone and international-level tourist night market in southern Taiwan. Its predecessor was Dagangpu Night Market. It emerged in the late 1940s to early 1950s, centered around the former Liuhe Outpatient Department of Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, and gathered snack stalls on the vacant land of Dagangpu in Kaohsiung City, Taiwan. It is listed as one of the most representative night markets in Kaohsiung. Recommended: Deng Lao Pai's Papaya Milk, Liuhe Seafood Porridge.
Shilin Tourist Night Market
Shilin Night Market, also known as Shilin Market, is located in the Shilin District of Taipei City. It is the largest night market in Taipei and the most frequently checked-in night market landmark in Taiwan. Shilin Night Market originally rose to fame for its snacks and street vendors, and it still primarily focuses on these. However, due to its large scale and business opportunities, many local landlords have opened shops to capitalize on the market. Recommendations: Shunlai Shiquan Pork Rib Soup, a rich herbal broth with pork ribs served with noodles, is the best enjoyment on a cold winter day; and the ever-popular Hot-Star Large Fried Chicken, which is said to be larger than your face.
Located around Fengjia University in Xitun District, Taichung City, it is a commercial district type night market. Centered around Wenhua Road and Fuxing Road, it extends into Wenhua Road to reach Fengjia Flagship Night Market. Currently, it is the largest night market in Taiwan. In a survey conducted by Global Views Monthly on 'Night Market Tours in Taiwan,' it was voted the most popular night market in Taiwan with a 25.6% vote rate.
Ruifeng Night Market is located in Zuoying District, Kaohsiung City, along Yucheng Road, Nanping Road, and Dongmen Road. It is across Nanping Road from Sanmin Home Economics & Commerce Vocational High School and is close to the Kaohsiung Arena shopping district, making it a prosperous area in northern Kaohsiung. Ruifeng Night Market operates on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, and is closed on Mondays and Wednesdays. Recommended: Munich German Pork Knuckle.
Ningxia Night Market
Ningxia Road Night Market, abbreviated as Ningxia Night Market, is a night market attraction located on Ningxia Road in Datong District, Taipei City. In 2015, the Taipei City Government held the 'Best of Taipei Night Markets' voting election, and Ningxia Night Market won the titles of 'Best Night Market to Stroll', 'Most Delicious Night Market', 'Most Charming Night Market', 'Most Eco-friendly Night Market', and 'Most Friendly Night Market'. Recommended: Grandma's Rice Balls and Zhan's Chicken Feet Wings.
Luodong Night Market is located around Zhongshan Park in the center of Luodong Town, Yilan County. It forms a year-round night market that never closes, and the most bustling commercial district of Luodong Town expands outward from here. Nowadays, tourists visiting Yilan often stay in Luodong and spend their evening leisure time shopping at the night market. Recommended: Ah Zao Bo Angelica Lamb.
Lehua Night Market
Lehua Night Market is located in Yonghe District, New Taipei City, Taiwan. It is the most famous night market in the Zhonghe and Yonghe areas. The main part is located on Yongping Road, starting from the intersection of Yonghe Road and ending at the intersection of Zhongshan Road. It also includes a section of Baofu Road from the intersection of Yonghe Road to the intersection of Yongping Road. Recommendations: Sesame Oil Chicken Zhuangjia Ban and Jiawei Xian.
Shida Night Market
Named after its location next to National Taiwan Normal University, it emerged as a commercial district in northern Taiwan in the 1990s. It later expanded into what was known as Shida Night Market. However, due to residents in the residential area advocating for living justice and protesting against nuisances such as oil fumes and noise, it has moved away from the typical night market style that focuses on food and beverages. Recommended: Silk Stocking Milk Tea and Xu Ji Pan-fried Buns.
Nanji Chang Night Market
Nanji Chang Night Market is a small night market located between Lane 307 and Lane 315 of Section 2, Zhonghua Road, Taipei City, Taiwan. The vendors are distributed in the Zhongzheng District near Section 2, Zhonghua Road. The name 'Nanji Chang' is a place name left over from the Japanese colonial period. The location of 'Nanji Chang' is now Youth Park in Wanhua District. It is also called Taipei Nanji Chang due to its relative position to Songshan Airport. Recommended: Lai Lai Dumplings and Hao Jia Oyster Fritters.
When it comes to Tainan, the Garden Night Market is a must-mention. Located on Section 3, Hai'an Road, North District, Tainan City, it operates every Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday. Although the Garden Night Market does not have as long a history as other night markets in Taiwan, it has quickly become one of the most famous night markets in Tainan and Taiwan. In 2013, it was ranked 12th on Facebook's list of 'Global' popular check-in locations! Recommendations: Tongda Charcoal Grilled Chicken Chop and Ame Yanchao Guava.
