Taiwan’s night markets areopen from 6 p.m. to midnight.
This guide is an efficient itinerary that tours 3 night markets and tastes representative foods.
Completely conquer Taipei’s top three night markets: 40 foods recommended by locals
Daily Itinerary
Day 1
Night Market Tour Day Sightseeing during the day, tour of 3 night markets in the evening Easy Card (悠遊卡) required. MRT, buses, and convenience stores all available. Each night market is connected to the MRT for convenient transportation.
Sightseeing during the day, tour of 3 night markets in the evening
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National Palace Museum Collection of 700,000 relics from 5,000 years of Chinese history. The Emperor's Collection moved from the Forbidden City in Beijing. Highlights include Emerald Baekchae (jade cabbage) and Heukhyeongseok (meat-shaped stone). The essence of Chinese cultural assets from the Han Dynasty to the Qing Dynasty. Audio guide (Korean) 150 NTD. Tuesday/Wednesday afternoons are relatively quiet. Efficient viewing starting from the 3rd floor.
10:00 2시간Collection of 700,000 relics from China's 5,000 years of history. The Emperor's Collection moved from the Forbidden City in Beijing. Highlights include Emerald Baekchae (jade cabbage) and Heukhyeongseok (meat-shaped stone). The essence of Chinese cultural assets from the Han Dynasty to the Qing Dynasty.
Audio guide (Korean) 150NTD. Tuesday/Wednesday afternoons are relatively quiet. Efficient viewing starting from the 3rd floor.
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Din Tai Fung Main Branch is a famous Xiao Long Bao restaurant selected as one of the top 10 restaurants in the world. It started as a cooking oil store in 1958 and now has branches around the world. The head office is located in Yeongwondae (永康街). 18 wrinkles, thin skin, and juicy dumplings are the signature. There is a waiting line on the 1st floor, and the restaurant starts on the 2nd floor. How to eat dumplings: Dip them in ginger + vinegar and take them in one bite. Be careful of the gravity. 10 Xiao Long Bao + Shrimp Fried Rice + Sanlatang Lunch. Waiting time of 30-60 minutes is required. Get a number ticket and look around the surrounding streets of Yeongwon University.
12:30 dim sumA famous Xiao Long Bao restaurant selected as one of the top 10 restaurants in the world. It started as a cooking oil store in 1958 and now has branches around the world. The head office is located in Yeongwondae (永康街). The signature is the dumplings with 18 wrinkles, thin skin and full of juiciness.
There is a waiting line on the 1st floor, and the restaurant starts on the 2nd floor. How to eat dumplings: Dip them in ginger + vinegar and take them in one bite. Beware of gravy.
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Taipei 101508m high Taiwanese landmark. 360-degree view of Taipei city from the 89th floor observation deck. Unique bamboo-shaped appearance. The basement to fifth floors are luxury shopping malls. The 730-ton damper (vibration damper) on the 87th to 91st floors is also a must-see. Admission to the observatory is 600 NTD. If you go up an hour before sunset, you can enjoy both the daytime and nighttime views. 10% discount when booking online.
14:30 1시간 30분A 508m tall Taiwanese landmark. 360-degree view of Taipei city from the 89th floor observation deck. Unique bamboo-shaped appearance. The basement to fifth floors are luxury shopping malls. The 730-ton damper (vibration damper) on the 87th to 91st floors is also a must-see.
Observatory entrance fee: 600NTD. If you go up an hour before sunset, you can enjoy both the daytime and nighttime views. 10% discount when booking online.
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Ningxia Night Market (寧夏夜市)The night market most loved by Taipei locals. There are more locals than tourists so prices are reasonable. There are many good restaurants within a short 300m distance. Luroupan (pork rice bowl), beef soup, oyster pancakes, and taro balls are must-eat foods. 10-minute walk from MRT Zhongshan Station. “Yussi Luroupan” is a restaurant with 50 years of tradition. Oyster pancakes are served right on the plate. Lurou plate + oyster pancake + taro ball dinner. The shortest line is right after opening at 6-7pm.
17:30 night marketThe night market most loved by Taipei locals. There are more locals than tourists so prices are reasonable. There are many good restaurants within a short 300m distance. Luroufan (pork rice bowl), beef soup, oyster pancakes, and taro balls are essential foods.
10 minutes walk from MRT Zhongshan Station. “Yussi Luroupan” is a restaurant with 50 years of tradition. Oyster pancakes are cooked right on the plate.
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Shilin Night Market (士林夜市)Taipei's largest night market. You can enjoy food, shopping, and games. Food stalls are crowded in the underground gourmet street. A paradise for unique food, including large fried chicken (chi-pai), sausages, shaved ice, and crocodile skewers (?!). A 5-minute walk from MRT Jiantan Station. “Ho Chi Mien” Daechang Sausage and “Ajong Myeon Seon” noodles are local restaurants. There are also shops where bargaining is possible. Jjipai (King Chicken) + Daechang Sausage + Mango Shaved Ice. Busiest on weekends from 8-10pm. Weekdays are the best.
19:30 night marketTaipei's largest night market. You can enjoy food, shopping, and games. Food stalls are crowded in the underground gourmet street. A paradise of unique food, including large fried chicken (chi-pie), sausages, shaved ice, and crocodile skewers (?!).
5 minutes walk from MRT Jiantan Station. “Ho Chi Mien” Daechang Sausage and “Ajong Myeon Seon” noodles are local restaurants. There are also stores where you can bargain.
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Raohe Street Night Market (饒河街夜市)A night market with efficient movement with a 600m straight course. The “Fuzhou Hujolobing” line at the entrance signals the start of the night market. Herbal rib soup, Taiwanese sausage, and papaya milk are popular. Directly connected to Songsan Station. Directly from Exit 5 of MRT Songsan Station. It's a straight line, so you don't miss anything if you eat it in a round trip. Good to end with the last night market. Hujjolobing (hot rice cake) + herbal rib soup + papaya milk entrance Hujjolobing line is 30 minutes+. First, get a number and wait while eating other food.
21:30 night marketAn efficient night market with a 600m straight course. The “Fuzhou Hujolobing” line at the entrance signals the start of the night market. Herbal rib soup, Taiwanese sausage, and papaya milk are popular. Directly connected to Songsan Station.
Right from Exit 5 of MRT Songsan Station. It's a straight line, so you don't miss anything if you eat it in a round trip. Good to end with the last night market.
Today's Key Tips
Easy Card (悠遊卡) required. MRT, buses, and convenience stores all available. Each night market is connected to the MRT for convenient transportation.