Jilin Night Market (Jilin Night Market Food Street) Introduction
Jilin Night Market has a history of nearly 50 years and is located near Kaohsiung's rear train station, adjacent to Kaohsiung Medical University, Sanmin Park, and Dalian Shoe Street. Centered on Jilin Street, it stretches into surrounding areas such as Shiquan Road, Rehe Street, Yongji Street, and Shenyang Street, and is referred to as the "Kaohsiung Medical Circle." The market’s offerings primarily focus on street food, featuring a wide variety of delicacies such as xiaolongbao (soup dumplings), fried chicken, braised dishes, shrimp noodles, bubble tea, shaved ice with assorted toppings, dumplings, and red bean cakes. Due to fierce competition and its location within a student district, it is known for its affordable and generous portions without sacrificing taste, making it a popular choice among local residents, students, and office workers. In recent years, Jilin Night Market has also become a popular destination for tourists, with many sightseers staying in nearby accommodations visiting the market daily to enjoy authentic Taiwanese snacks. Looking east from Rehe Street in Jilin Night Market, the straight street ends with the towering 50-story Changguo International Trade Building, creating a unique urban landscape within the night market.