Huahsi Street Night Market

Haushi Street Night Market is located nearby Lungshan Temple. Various commodities are sold here, and it is one of the favored sites of tourists.

In the early years, Huashi Street is famous for congregated porno shops. After prostitution is banned by the Taipei City Government, the sightseeing quality is greatly uplifted and the place becomes safer.

A Chinese traditional post stands at the entrance of Haushi Street Night Market. Chinese traditional lamps are hung along the street. There are old, historical shops along the street that provide great dishes. For example, the tansi noodle restaurant, the favorite of Japanese tourists, started its business here. Other great dishes like meat soup and squid soup attract many people. In the summer, chopped ice plates and fresh juices are in great demand. In the winter, dishes with Chinese medicine attract many visitors.

Huashi Street Night Market is famous for snake shops. There are about 2 to 3 snake shops that demonstrate snake processing and snake fights at nights. The shows usually attract a large crowd. However, due to environmental protection consideration, snakes of endangered species are not sold here.

There are special sales conducted frequently by other shops in Huahsi Street Night Market. The loud promotion for sales reflects the vigorous and hearty lives of Taiwan people.

Huahsi Street Night Market is close to Lungshan Temple. Visitors can take the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) network and get off at Lungshan Temple Station.

Here is an interesting article to read:

• Taipei Vendors (May 1999)