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Hengchun Night Market
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Hengchun Night Market
A Sunday-only local night market in Hengchun, near Kenting, known for seafood, stinky tofu and takoyaki at local prices.
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Hengchun Night Market is the locals' alternative to the tourist strip at Kenting, about 8 km away. It runs on Sunday evenings only, so plan your visit around it. Stalls start setting up from about 5 pm and Google Maps lists trading from 6 pm until midnight; check Google Maps for the latest hours.
What to expect
Visitors describe a market with many locals and fewer tourists, a lot of seafood, and prices that are lower than at Kenting. There are also game stalls.
What to eat
Stinky tofu (add a century egg if you like), takoyaki with a whole mini octopus in each ball, seafood, and pick-your-own sushi and onigiri.
Visitor tips
- Open Sundays only.
- There is free parking along one of the main streets nearby, and paid lots.
- The best-known stinky tofu stall has a long queue.
- Coordinates are taken from Google Maps; check the pin before you travel.
