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Huaxi Street Night Market (Snake Alley)
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Huaxi Street Night Market (Snake Alley)
A covered, pedestrian-only tourist night market in Taipei's old Wanhua district, near Longshan Temple, long known as Snake Alley for its snake soup and traditional tonics.
Huaxi Street Night Market, nicknamed Snake Alley, is one of Taipei's oldest tourist night markets. It sits in the historic Wanhua district, a short walk from Longshan Temple, and runs along a covered pedestrian street with an ornate gate at the entrance.
What to expect
The street is lined with seafood restaurants, small eateries, shops selling Chinese herbal tonics, and a few stalls known for snake soup and snake-based dishes, which gave the market its nickname. Today most visitors come for the atmosphere and for ordinary Taiwanese dishes rather than the exotic menu.
What to eat
Look for braised pork rice, seafood stir-fries, oyster omelets, herbal soups and fresh fruit. Snake soup is available if you are curious.
Visitor tips
- Most shops open in the late afternoon and stay busy until around midnight.
- Check prices before ordering at seafood restaurants.
- Getting there: take the Bannan Line to Longshan Temple Station and walk about 5 minutes. Pair the visit with Longshan Temple and the nearby Bopiliao Old Street.
- Hours vary by shop, so check before you go.
