Taipei is the famous capital of Taiwan, with many charming museums, art galleries, city parks, cultural sites and shopping areas to explore. This city offers a memorable and unique holiday experience for tourists, especially Singaporeans.

As a Singaporean, you may already be familiar with Taipei's many best night markets. The busy streets are filled with food stalls serving delicious food, exciting attractions, cool clothes at affordable prices, and a lantern-filled atmosphere only found in Taipei.

The nightlife in Taipei is what many Singaporeans and even world travellers miss. It's like never quiet and always alive. You will have fun while engaging in culinary hunting and blending with locals. If Singaporeans plan to vacation in Taipei and enjoy its nightlife, here is a list of dazzling night markets that must be explored.

Taipei is full of night markets that serve food and provide the perfect ambience and scenery to make your nightlife colourful while you're there. Here are some of the best night markets you can visit in Taipei.

Address: No. 101, Jihe Rd, Shilin District, Taipei City, Taiwan 111
Nearest station: Jiantan MRT Station

Opening hours: Daily, from 04:00 PM to 12:00 AM

Located in the heart of Taipei, the Shilin Night Market, founded in 1899, is a tourist culinary paradise. The Shilin Night Market is quite large and offers exciting nearby tourist attractions such as the Yangmin Theater and Cixian Temple. These attractions serve as places of prayer for Buddhists and Confucians.

This market, which is close to the school, also offers goods at affordable prices. One of them has a special section for various items, including a charming "lovers lane" with jewellery shops and mouth-watering cold desserts.

The Shilin Night Market is a vibrant centre with 539 stalls and parking for 400 cars on the second floor. This night market serves delicious culinary delights and fabulous jewellery or clothes that will make your eyes and stomach hungry. But it also entertains such as cinemas, karaoke bars, and even playgrounds to enjoy with partners, friends, and family.

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Address: Raohe Street, Songshan District, Taipei City, Taiwan 105
Nearest station: Songshan Station
Opening hours: Mondays to Fridays, 05:00 PM to 11:00 PM

Its first night market in Taipei opened to tourists in 1987. Its location is between the intersection of Fuyuan Street and Ciyou Temple Sector 4, Bade Street, Taipei City.

Be sure to taste the culinary preparations of herbal ribs because it's believed to strengthen the body during winter. Other mandatory culinary delights exist, namely processed oyster vermicelli and pepper pia.

Once you're satisfied exploring Taipei's typical culinary delights, visit nearby attractions such as Ci Yiu Temple.

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Address: Lane 39, Shida Road, Da'an District, Taipei City, Taiwan 106
Nearest station: Taipower Building Station
Opening hours: Daily, 04:00 PM to 11:00 PM | Weekend, 04:00 PM to 12:00 AM

Shida Night Market is the best kid-friendly place behind the National Taiwan Normal University. This market used to be quite spacious, but now it is more comfortable because the local Taipei government reorganised it. Taiwanese people are called "Shi-Da" after university.

Many young people sell their work in small shops on the narrow streets of Shida market. Taste delicious local culinary delights while listening to music played by young musicians who try to create a student-friendly bohemian atmosphere.

If you go to Taipei with friends or children, Shida Night Market is the right choice.

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Address:127th, Hanzhong St, Wanhua District, Taipei City, Taiwan 108
Nearest station: Ximen Station
Opening hours: Mondays to Sundays, from 05:00 PM to 10:00 PM

This night market is known as "Harajuku-Taipei" because it contains trendy fashion shops, boutiques, and department stores. Street food, such as stinky tofu, oyster omelettes, bubble tea, shaved ice, fried chicken, Taiwanese fried tempura, and wagyu beef strips, is also a visitor favourite. All of these delicious culinary delights can only be enjoyed while standing. This is what adds to the local flavour.

The neon lights illuminating the streets at night become more lively with performances by street artists and theatre. Here, the cultural centre is reflected through Taipei's modern and youthful spirit. Singaporeans can also enjoy the atmosphere of the famous Ximending pedestrian crossing while strolling around the area.

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Address: Huaxi Street, Wanhua District, Taipei City, Taiwan 108
Nearest station: Longshan Temple Station
Opening hours: Daily, 04:00 PM to 12:00 AM

Want to try extreme culinary delights? It’s the Huaxi Night Market. The night market, also known as “Snake Alley”, is located in Wanhua District, the oldest district in Taipei. This two-block-long market has earned the nickname "Snake Alley" because, historically, many restaurants served snake meat and blood. However, this practice has been banned by the government.

You will find other tourist attractions near this night market, such as the Bangka Longshan Temple. You will find many unique tents selling medicinal herbs and Chinese wine at this night market.

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So here is our list of Taipei's ten best night markets. Whether looking for delicious food, unique souvenirs, or a fun night out, you'll find something to your taste at one of these markets.

These Taipei night markets are a must-visit for Singaporean tourists looking for eclectic street food choices, trendy fashion stalls, and locally crafted treasures. If you’re a Singaporean tourist looking for a short getaway in Taipei, refer to these lists of night market destinations in Taipei.

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