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 介紹台灣夜市文化 

According to the Tourism Bureau of Taiwan, night market has been the top3 must-go spot while travelling in Taiwan. Night markets are street markets in Taiwan that operate in unban or suburban areas at night. Some night markets utilize purpose-built marketplaces, but most occupy either sidewalks or entire streets. 

The origin of night market in Taiwan can be dated back to at least 200 years ago. Most night market started as small gatherings in street corners of in temple plazas.

There are around 300 might markets all over Taiwan, each has its own traditions, characteristics and local snacks.

To many Taiwanese people, browsing through night markets has long become a traditional festive activity, except that you won't need to wait until a festival. It is very intriguing for the whole family to experience attending folk exhibitions while filling up their stomachs at the same time.

In addition to food, night markets feature various forms of entertainment and a lot of shopping. Numerous products for sale include clothes, bags, shoes, kitchen items, and even delicate gadgets.

Accompanied with the neon sings, loud music and lights, night market is definately the best place to feel how enegetic and easy-going Taiwanese is, how diverse, hustle-bustle and delicious Taiwanese cuisines are.

And, the most important is that travelers can be aware that authentic Taiwanese cuisine culture not so much in sophisticated fancy restaurants as in ubquitous food stands in night markets.

台灣知名夜市

基隆廟口夜市  Keelung Temple Night Market

The Keelung Temple Night Market was started to serve the needs of the many worshipers who came to the popular Dianji Temple (奠濟宮) to pray for fortune, good luck, and health, or to seek answers to their problems.

The night market centers on the neighboring area of the temple. There are over sixty registered food stalls here.

One of the most famous snacks at the night market is Dingbiancuo (鼎邊趖), which is a rice noodle soup made with mushrooms, bamboo shoots, dried tiger lilies, dried shrimp, oysters and shredded pork. Other famous snacks include butter crabs, eel stew and Taiwanese tempura.

Because Keelung is a port city, fresh seafood is another feature of the night market. A Keelung specialty and particularly popular drinks is Paopao Ice, which is ice shaved and beaten up into fine, smooth, snow-like texture and then flavored with fruity jams and nuts.

士林夜市  Shilin Night Market

Shilin Night Market is one of the most famous and largest night markets in Taiwan, located in Taipei. The night market first opened in 1899, and it is now famous for its various eateries selling of authentic Taiwanese snacks. 

Locals often come with family and friends to eat, browse and look for great bargains.

The market is along the route to the National Palace Museum, making it a good next stop for museum visitors.

The Night Market consists of two different sections. One section is the durable goods section, which is surrounded by the Yang Ming Cinema on Anping Street.

The other section is the food section, and it consists of food vendors on the opposite side of the Jiantan Metro Station.

Some of the most famous snacks include deep-fried chicken breasts (雞排), kebabs, spring onion pancakes, pan-fried dumplings, grilled Taiwanese sausages, small sausage in large sausage, hot pot, oyster omelets, fresh squid, and pork or fish thick soups. Popular drinks include pearl milk tea, Chinese herbal teas, and juices made with fresh local fruits and vegetables.

Only one thing to be noticed: the night market is located right across the street from Jiantan Metro Station, rather than the consecutive Shilin Metro Station.

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 維基百科 : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Night_markets_in_Taiwan

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