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There are many night markets in Taiwan.  Foreigners often go to night markets when they travel in Taiwan. In night market, people can enjoy the fun of strolling, shopping, and eating. In general, night markets in Taiwan have many stalls; they sell consumer goods, xiaochi (similar to snacks or fast food), and specialty drinks. With hawker loud shouting, and lively music played over speakers, the atmosphere in night market is usually cheerful. These attractive features draw tens of thousands of people to visit night markets every month. You are probably one of the customers.

There are more than one hundred night markets in Taiwan. Among them, one of the most famous night markets is Shilin Night Market. Located in Taipei’s Shihlin District, only 70 meters from MRT Jiantan Station, Shilin Night Market in Taipei is not only a well-known night market, but also a popular tourist attraction in Taiwan.

Over here, you can buy some merchandise, enjoy authentic local cuisines, and play some traditional games. Shilin Night Market Food Court is an underground food paradise. In Shilin Night Market, there are plenty of local food, such as fried chicken, stinky tofu, oyster thin noodles, roasted sausage and so forth. If you don’t know where the delicious cuisines are, don’t worry. You can ask the local people. Local people are all friendly and they are willing to help you. The most recommended food in Shilin Night Market is the Oyster Omelet. The Oyster Omelet only costs about 55 Taiwanese dollars. All the food prices in Shilin Night Market Food Court are reasonable, so you don’t need to spend a lot of money eating a meal.

Feng Chia Night Market is best known for its prices and a variety of goods. Fengjia Night Market is just near Feng Chia University. Students are the main customers here. During the weekday evenings, there are usually around 30,000 to 40,000 shoppers.

According to estimation, there are about 15,000 shops, restaurants and stalls in Feng Chia Night Market. The shops sell all kinds of fashionable clothing, accessories, toys, electronic products and the latest music CDs and DVDs. At the Food stalls and restaurants, people enjoy the world-famous snacks. In addition, food stalls and restaurants have invented many local snacks. In fact, a lot of innovative snacks in Taiwan's other night markets originate from Feng Chia Night Market.

Taiwan's culture is reflected in the vivid colors and harmonious atmosphere of night markets. Furthermore, night markets have friendly shop keepers and plenty of delicious food and cheap clothes! 

Night market is one of the must-go tourist attractions in Taiwan. The hawkers, smells and goods of night market are worth you visit again.