Taipei Nightlife Tips by sunnywong

Shihlin Night Market (Chinese: ¤hªL©]¥«)

To the north of the city proper, this vast and rambling night market has scores of stalls that sell clothing, footwaer, souvenirs, and delicious snacks and fruits. Here you will experience the sights, sounds and smells of Chinese culture. This is the king of Taipei night markets!

Directions: The night market has recently moved to a new location near the MRT station.

Theme: Eating and Drinking

Jaoho St. Night Market (Chinese: ÄǪeµó©]¥«)

Here is a great place for local color, selling handicrafts such as teapots and bamboo knickknacks, clothes, traditional Chinese toys, tapes, CDs, electronic gadgets, and other souvenirs. The roadside stalls also sell a variety of local snacks and fruits.

Directions: Bus: take Bus 28, 51, 63, 203, 205, 207, 26, 286, 306 and 605 to Jao Ho Street.

Theme: Eating and Drinking

Huahsi Street Night Market (µØ¦èµóÆ[¥ú©]¥«)

Haushi Street Night Market is located nearby Lungshan Temple. The night market, together with night markets on Guangjou Street, Wujou Street and Shichen Street have formed a large unique market. Various commodities are sold here and it is one of the favored sites of tourists. A Chinese traditional post stands at the entrance of Haushi Street Night Market. Chinese traditional lamps are hung along the street. There are old, historical shops along the street that provide great dishes. For example, the tanszi noodle restaurant, the favorite of Japanese tourists, started its business here. Other great dishes like meat soup and squid soup attract many people. In the summer, chopped ice plates and fresh juice are in great demand. In the winter, dishes with Chinese medicine attract many visitors.

Directions: Bus: Take the 0 West, 24, 25, 38, 49, 62, 65, 231, 233, 245, 263, 264, or 265 to the Lungshan Temple stop.

Theme: Eating and Drinking