Shilin Night Market Introduction
Shilin Night Market is the largest night market in Taipei City and a must-visit for international tourists coming to Taipei. It is located near the Jiantan MRT Station and covers a vast area, which can be divided into two main sections: the streets around the traditional Yangming Theatre, including the Daan Road and Ciyuan Temple area; and the newly operated Shilin Market at No. 101, Jihe Road. Visitors to the night market mainly focus on food and shopping, with a wide variety of unique and fun products and delicacies that attract large crowds. This special night market culture is an essential part of Taipei's nightlife. The most famous offerings are the diverse street foods, making it a collection of Taiwanese gastronomic delights, such as the golden, oversized fried chicken, the flavorful "Hot Star Large Fried Chicken" which is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside; the addictive "Skewers"; the aromatic "Shilin Sausage"; the soup-spilling "Shanghai Sheng Jian Bao"; the "Run Bing Juan" filled with plenty of braised pork and egg; the sweet and savory "Da Bing Bao Xiao Bing" which has a chewy texture; the steaming "Herbal Pork Rib Soup" for nourishment; and the unique stir-fried squid, "Frog Eggs," "Three Brothers Tofu Pudding," scallion pancakes, cold noodles, and more, all of which are mouth-watering snacks that leave one stopping in their tracks, reluctant to leave.
