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Shilin Night Market
Best time to visit
Evenings on weekdays, especially 6-8pm, because crowds swell later and vendors are fully stocked.
Budget tips
No entry fee, most stalls are cash only and street snacks typically cost NT$30–200; use an EasyCard for the MRT to Jiantan station, bring small bills, and share plates to taste more for less.
Recommended for
Foodies, Budget travelers, Night owls, Street photography enthusiasts
Plan your visit
2-3 hours
About
Kiired faktid: Neon signs and sizzling woks guide you through a maze of hundreds of stalls, where the smell of stinky tofu and the rattle of arcade games hit every sense at once. Vendors push giant fried chicken cutlets and scallion pancakes that sometimes draw lines over a hundred people, turning midnight snacking into a full-on local pastime.
Tipphetked: Follow the smell of five-spice and frying oil and you'll find a Hot-Star stall where the signature fried chicken is pounded paper-thin, fried until the crust crackles, and served on a paper bag roughly 15 centimeters across. After midnight veteran vendors still gather under red lanterns to trade NT$100 palm readings, a quirky ritual where readers scribble tiny characters on slips of paper and gossip about exam results like old friends.
Insider tips
- Wear comfortable shoes, expect narrow lanes and lots of standing while eating.
- Visit early evening on a weekday, around 6-8pm, to avoid the busiest hours after 8pm.
- Head to the indoor Shilin food court behind the main strip for cleaner seating and faster service.
- Skip queues longer than 20 minutes at touristy stalls; follow crowds of locals for fresher flavors.
Klõpsa, et broneerida TASUTA jalutuskäik kohas Taipei, Taiwan
Parim viis linna kogemiseks kohaliku giidiga.
Tip: We strongly recommend a free walking tour on your first day to get to know the city with a local guide. They usually cover all main attractions and you can ask for personal recommendations based on your interests for the next days. Book early as spaces fill up fast!
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