Night Markets
Last but not least is the night market in Taiwan. The night market in Taiwan is full of everything! Although things are quite lively during the day, it is only when the sun goes down that the place comes to life. Taiwan's bustling night markets are sometimes an overwhelming combination of delicious street food and affordable clothing with a handful of small stalls selling anything and everything. If you can choose a place to visit during your trip to Taiwan, you cannot ignore the local night market.
A place that you should not miss during your trip is the Dongdamen Night Market in Hualien City. Not only will you enjoy shopping there, they also have shows and you can play carnival games and watch light shows. It's a complete package! Besides, you can also visit Shilin Night Market, one of the most famous and largest night markets in Taiwan, located in Taipei. The night market first opened in 1899 and is now famous for its many eateries selling authentic Taiwanese snacks. The night market wakes up in the late afternoon, early evening and early evening and is busy with people, especially on holidays and Tet.
Some other famous night markets you can visit:
- Raohe Street Night Market
- Shida Night Market
- Ningxia Night Market
- Huaxi Street Night Market
