Your Ultimate Guide to Night Markets in Asia

Discover the best day and night markets across Asia, organized by country and location to help you find local treasures.

Linkou Night Market

A neighborhood night market in Linkou District, New Taipei, open Wednesday and Sunday evenings with local street snacks and drinks. Wednesdays have more vendors.

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Crowds browsing food stalls at a New Taipei night market in the evening (illustrative photo of a similar market)

Linkou Night Market is a local, twice-weekly evening market in Linkou District, New Taipei City, on Jialin Road near Jinghu Village. It is a neighborhood market rather than a tourist attraction, so expect residents, families and a relaxed pace.

When it runs: Wednesday and Sunday evenings, roughly 5 PM to 11:30 PM. Wednesdays usually have more vendors. Check before you go, as vendor numbers vary.

What to eat: Typical Taiwanese street snacks and drinks, with churros a popular stop. Bring cash and graze your way along the lane.

Getting there: Linkou is in the west of New Taipei, reachable by Taoyuan Airport MRT (Linkou station) and local buses. Allow a short ride or walk from the station.

Note: Linkou also has a separate Wenhua Garden night market behind Linkou MRT station. This listing covers the Jialin Road market. The map pin is approximate.