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Six Local Delights You Can’t Miss In Taipei’s Night Markets
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Taipei, the capital of Taiwan, is a vibrant city that offers something for everyone, regardless of whether you are into culture, museums, nature or nightlife. For nightlife in Taiwan, other than the typical clubs and pubs in a classic city, the night market is an essential part of the Taiwanese life. In fact, Taipei has 12 night markets spread across the densely populated city, the highest concentration of night markets in Taiwan. What is so fascinating about the night markets such that they are worth your attention? Not only do they offer a variety of clothing and accessories, you will also be able to …show more content…
I highly recommend you to ask for the chewy Prince Noodles, which comes in a yellow packaging with a picture of a cute boy, especially if you’d like some carbo in your meal. In addition, you should also try the Pig’s Blood Cake, a Taiwanese street food delicacy made with pork blood, sticky rice and soy broth. Besides the ingredients you pick, a generous amount of salted vegetable will be poured onto your plate, adding crunch to the delicious meal with chilli and special braised sauce. Price of a plate of braised Prince Noodles will depend on the number and type of ingredients you choose. For a big plate like the picture above comprising 7 items, it will cost around 210 TWD (about 6.40 …show more content…
Don’t worry, along the same street as the Black Pearls drink stall, you will find this old shop of more than 50 years old – Wang’s Qing Cao Herbal Tea – at 44 Danan Road which serves cooling herbal tea from 15 TWD (about 0.50 USD) for a small cup. With no preservatives, artificial flavouring and colouring, added sweetener or other chemicals, the cup of tea is naturally sweet with a tinge of peppermint flavour. A refreshing healthy drink that you should not miss!
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Discover the joy in touring Taipei night markets
When travelling in Taipei, you will be missing all the joy in tasting mouth-watering street snacks if you exclude the night markets entirely from your itinerary! Surely you don’t want to leave Taipei with regrets if you didn’t get to try these local delights? I am certain you will enjoy the culinary discovery and crave for more Taiwanese delicacies as you explore the lively night markets in Taipei.
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