Travelers Choose Night Market Over Taipei 101 In Taiwan Now

By TravelKing, TravelKing 發佈日期Updated: 2016/6/3
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Every night market in Taiwan has its own features and characters. The historical custom now interest foreign travelers more and more, it is now more popular than main attractions like Taipei 101.

Taiwan is known for the night market culture. According to Taiwan Tourism Bureau, the top three foreign tourist favorite attractions in 2013 are night markets, Taipei 101, and National Palace Museum. With up to 46% of the tourists voted for Taipei Shiling Night Market came in first, followed by Kaohsiung Liouhe Tourist Night Market. The popularity of attractions seems to have changed little by little throughout the years. This report indicates the night market culture fascinates not only the locals but foreigners as well.

The night market culture traces back all the way to the Tang Dynasty. It was located in corners of the city, near business areas and the red light districts. Providing snacks for the people working or having a good time late at night. Later the custom prospers and now it is a part of the everyday life, for entertainment and activities in the evening. From wide variety of authentic local food, drinks, products to small leisure games, the things night market offers upgrades throughout history.

Making a list for the snacks and savories of all the night markets in Taiwan is nearly impossible. But here are some of the popular and famous dishes that represent the basic elements you will find in most night markets. Stinky tofu, rice Taiwanese sausage, coffin bread, stew pork rice, baked black pepper pork, scallion pancakes, oyster omelet, barbecued or deep fried snacks, shaved ice or shaved milk ice, and other exclusive dishes may only be found in certain night market. Of all the food in the night market, It’s quite honored the shaved milk ice was selected to be one of the 25 best food for summer, but there is just so much more in the night market even the locals have yet discovered. So grab a spoon and join the mouth watering hunt!

An article inspired by CNN 25 best foods for summer
The statistics shown in the article were referenced from chinatimes.com news

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