About Night Markets in Taiwan
If you haven’t been to a Taiwan night market, it’s like you haven’t been to Taiwan.
If there’s one experience that truly captures the heart and soul of Taiwan, it’s the night market. As the sun dips below the skyline, Taiwan’s cities come alive with a vibrant, buzzing energy that can only mean one thing: night markets are open for business.
Whether you’re wandering the narrow lanes of Taipei’s famous Raohe Street Night Marke, soaking in the seaside vibes of Keelung’s Miaokou Night Market, or sampling hidden gems in Taichung or Tainan, these bustling open-air bazaars offer a feast for all the senses. The air was filled with the aroma of street food – stinky tofu, bubble tea, grilled squid, pepper buns, each one more tempting than the last. Neon signs glow overhead, music and chatter fill the air, and every stall feels like a new adventure waiting to happen.
But it’s not just about the food. Night markets in Taiwan are a cultural experience, where locals and travelers alike gather to shop, eat, play games, and soak up the electric atmosphere. It’s where you’ll find handmade crafts, quirky gadgets, vintage clothing, and maybe even your fortune told by a street-side oracle.
When the sun sets in Taiwan, the real fun begins. Across the island, streets transform into lively, colorful night markets—bustling hubs where locals and travelers gather to eat, shop, and soak in the rhythm of Taiwanese nightlife. Taiwan Night Marketss are a must-visit on any Taiwan itinerary.
After-Dark Adventures
Night markets aren’t just about food (though the food is legendary). They’re a cultural tradition and a sensory adventure—think sizzling skewers, bubbling hot pots, sweet milk teas, and savory bites you won’t find anywhere else. But beyond the flavors, night markets offer everything from trendy fashion and quirky souvenirs to carnival games and foot massages.
Whether you’re planning your first trip to Taiwan or looking to explore beyond the usual tourist stops, night markets are the perfect way to dive into the island’s unique culture, one delicious bite at a time.
North Taiwan Night Markets
Taiwan’s night markets have a history of at least 100 years. Taiwan’s early night markets were gradually formed due to temple fairs. They gradually became night markets due to the gathering of vendors. They are usually served at small tables and stools on the roadside where you can sit down and enjoy your food, or take it away.
Taiwan Night Market Opening Hours: They are usually open from 18:00-23:00 (Depend on each night market). They are usually crowded from 19:30 to 21:30.
City: Keelung
▼基隆廟口夜市 Keelung Miaokou Night Market (Keelung)
From: TRA(Keelung Station) → walk 550 meters
(Source:Keelung City)
City: Taipei
▼饒河街觀光夜市 Raohe Street Night Market (Taipei)
From: MRT(G19 Songshan Exit 5) → walk 100 meters
(Source:Taipei City)
▼寧夏夜市 Ningxia Night Market (Taipei)
From: MRT(R12 Shuanglian Exit 1) → walk 500 meters
(Source:Taipei City)
▼士林夜市 Shilin Night Market (Taipei)
From: MRT(R15 Jiantan Exit 1) → walk 200 meters
(Source:Taipei City)
▼臨江街觀光夜市 Linjiang Street Night Market (Taipei)
From: MRT(R04 Xinyi Anhe Exit 4) → walk 350 meters
(Source:Taipei City)
▼南機場夜市 Nanjichang Night Market (Taipei)
From: MRT(BL10 Longshan Temple Exit 3) → walk 1100 meters 
公館夜市 Gongguan Night Market (Taipei) Not popular now
From: MRT(G07 Gongguan Exit 1) → walk 50 meters
師大夜市 Shida Night Market (Taipei) Not popular now
From: MRT(G08 Taipower Building Exit 3) → walk 350 meters
景美夜市 Jingmei Night Market (Taipei) Not popular now
From: MRT(G05 Jingmei Exit 1) → walk 250 meters
廣州街觀光夜市 Guangzhou Street Night Market (Taipei) Not popular now
From: MRT(BL10 Longshan Temple Exit 1) → walk 300 meters
遼寧街夜市 Liaoning Street Night Market (Taipei) Local
From: MRT(G16/BR11 Nanjing Fuxing Exit 2) → walk 350 meters
延三夜市 Yansan Night Market (Taipei) Local
From: MRT(O12 Diaotouaq Exit 1A) → walk 20 meters
華西街夜市 Huaxi Street Night Market (Taipei) Local
From: MRT(BL10 Longshan Temple Exit 1) → walk 450 meters
雙城街夜市 Shuangcheng Street Night Market (Taipei) Local
From: MRT(O10 ZhongShan Elementary School Exit 1) → walk 250 meters
City: New Taipei
樂華夜市 Lehua Night Market (New Taipei)
From: MRT(O04 Dingxi Exit 1) → walk 500 meters
板橋湳雅夜市 Nanya Night Market (New Taipei)
From: MRT(BL06 Fuzhong Exit 1) → walk 500 meters
三和夜市 Sanhe Night Market (New Taipei)
From: MRT(O13 Taipei Bridge) → walk 100 meters
City: Taoyuan
中壢區觀光夜市 Zhongli Night Market (Taoyuan)
From: TRA(Zhongli Station) → walk 1300 meters
City: Hsinchu
新竹市城隍廟夜市 Chenghuang Temple Night Market (Hsinchu)
From: TRA(Hsinchu Station) → walk 700 meters
Central Taiwan Night Markets
City: Taichung
逢甲夜市 Feng Chia Night Market (Taichung)
From: TRA(Taichung Station) → bus 35. Get off at Feng Chia University Station(Google Coordinates: 24°10’45.6″N 120°38’42.4″E)
一中街夜市 Yizhong Street Night Market (Taichung)
From: TRA(Taichung Station) → walk 1300 meters
South Taiwan Night Markets
City: Chiayi
文化路觀光夜市 Wenhua Road Night Market (Chiayi)
From: TRA(Chiayi Station) → walk 800 meters
City: Tainan
花園夜市 Garden Night Market (Tainan)
Opens only on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
大東夜市 Dadong Night Market (Tainan)
Opens only on Monday, Tuesday and Friday
武聖夜市 Wusheng Night Market (Tainan)
Opens only on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
City: Kaohsiung
瑞豐夜市 Ruifeng Night Market (Kaohsiung)
Opens only on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
From: KMRT(R14 Kaohsiung Arena Exit 1) → walk 350 meters
六合觀光夜市 Liuhe Night Market (Kaohsiung)
From: KMRT(R10 Formosa Boulevard Exit 11) → walk 200 meters
光華觀光夜市 Guanghua Night Market (Kaohsiung)
From: KMRT(R8 Sanduo Shopping District Exit 4) → walk 1400 meters
From: KLRT(C34 Wucyuan Elementary School) → walk 850 meters
City: Pingtung
墾丁大街夜市 Kenting Night Market (Pingtung)
East Taiwan Night Markets
City: Yilan
羅東觀光夜市 Luodong Night Market (Yilan)
From: TRA(Luodong Station) → walk 700 meters
宜蘭東門觀光夜市 Yilan East Gate Night Market (Yilan)
From: TRA(Yilan Station) → walk 350 meters
City: Hualien
東大門夜市 Dongdamen Night Market (Hualien)
From: TRA(Hualien Station) → walk 2500 meters
From: TRA(Hualien Station) → bus 301 or 310
City: Taitung
台東觀光夜市 Taitung Tourism Night Market (Taitung)
From: TRA(Taitung Station) → East Rift Valley Line(8168A) or East Coast Line Day Trip(8101A)
四維夜市 Zhongshan Road Night Market (Sunday Only)(Taitung)
How to Get to?
These are the most famous and large night markets in Taiwan.
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