Shi-Da Night Market, Night market near National Taiwan Normal University in Daan, Taiwan
Shi-Da Night Market runs along Longquan Street with food stalls and independent fashion shops open until midnight. The layout brings together eating vendors and designer boutiques in one continuous shopping area.
The market began after World War II near National Taiwan Normal University and grew from small food stalls into a major shopping center. Over time it attracted fashion vendors alongside food sellers as the student population expanded.
Street vendors here prepare traditional Taiwanese dishes like oyster omelets and pineapple buns that are part of daily life for students and locals in the area. These foods define how people gather and eat together in this neighborhood.
You can reach the market by walking about 500 meters north from Exit 3 of Taipower Building Station on the Taipei Metro. The area gets crowded during evening hours, so arriving earlier gives you more room to browse.
The market layout was reorganized to bring food vendors and independent fashion designers together in one space, an unusual combination for a night market. This mix of food stalls and boutiques working side-by-side gives it a different feel than typical night markets in the city.
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