Taitung Night Market, Taiwan
Taitung City is a county-administered city and the county seat of Taitung County, Taiwan. It lies on the southeast coast of Taiwan facing the Pacific Ocean. It is one of the major cities on the East Coast of the island.
Taiwanese night markets are street markets in Taiwan that operate in urban or suburban areas between sunset and sunrise to avoid high temperatures during the day.
Night markets in Taiwan are similar to those in areas inhabited by ethnic Han. A few, such as Huaxi Street Tourist Night Market (or Snake Alley), utilize purpose-built marketplaces, but most occupy either sidewalks or even entire streets that carry vehicle and pedestrian traffic by day.
Some night markets in smaller side streets and alleys feature retractable roofs. Most night markets operate daily and feature a mixture of individual stalls selling clothing, consumer goods, xiaochi (similar to snacks or fast food), and specialty drinks. The atmosphere is usually crowded and noisy with hawkers shouting and fast-paced music playing over loudspeakers.
Taiwanese night markets have evolved over the years from small local gatherings to noisy streets lined with vendors. These vendors must adhere to regulations placed on their activities by the Taiwanese government.
Video Source: TAITUNG NIGHT MARKET 台東夜市 |Jenzzy Lin from Jenzzy Lin on Youtube ⁄ CC BY
