Shilin Tourist Night Market

Shilin Night Market is the largest night market in Taipei City and a must-visit destination for international tourists. Located near Jiantan MRT Station, it covers a vast area and can be divided into two main sections: one comprises the streets around the traditional Yangming Theater, including the Cicheng Temple area on Danan Road; the other is the re-opened Shilin Market at No. 101 Jihe Road. Visitors primarily come for food and shopping. The market offers a wide variety of novel and interesting goods and delicacies, attracting large crowds. This unique night market culture is an indispensable part of Taipei's nightlife. It is most famous for its diverse range of snacks, essentially a grand collection of Taiwanese cuisine. Examples include the golden, super-sized, crispy-on-the-outside and tender-on-the-inside "Hot-Star Large Fried Chicken"; the addictive "skewered grilled meats"; the aromatic "Shilin Big Sausage"; the soup-filled "Shanghai Pan-Fried Buns"; the "Runbing Juan" (Spring Roll) filled with braised pork and egg floss; the sweet and savory "Big Biscuit Wrapped in Small Biscuit" with a delightful chewiness; the piping hot "Herbal Rib Soup" to nourish the body; and unique dishes like stir-fried squid, "Frog Laying Eggs" (a dessert drink), Three Brothers Tofu Pudding, scallion pancakes, and cold noodles. These are all mouth-watering snacks that make people stop and linger.