ZhongLi Night Market, Night market in Zhongli District, Taoyuan City, Taiwan
ZhongLi Night Market is a night market along New Ming Road in Zhongli, Taoyuan, Taiwan, with over 100 food stalls and retail vendors arranged in parallel rows. The stalls are packed closely together and offer both street food and everyday goods.
The market started in the 1980s as an informal gathering of street vendors and gradually became an organized commercial area. This shift mirrors the way street trade was formalized across Taiwan over the following decades.
The market is known for dishes like stinky tofu and grilled squid, cooked at open stalls in front of visitors. Many recipes come from family-run businesses that have held the same spot for decades.
The market opens in the evening and is best visited between 6 PM and 9 PM when all stalls are running. The rows are narrow and fill up quickly, so arriving early makes it easier to move around.
Beyond the food section, part of the market has a games area with retro activities like marble shooting and bowling where visitors can win prizes. This corner tends to draw families and older visitors looking for a dose of nostalgia.
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