Shilin Night Market

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Shilin Night Market Tickets & Tours

Shilin Night Market Food Walking Tour in Taipei
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Shilin Night Market Food Walking Tour in Taipei

Private tour
Evening departure
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4.5 / 5
(99) • 1K+ booked
kr 37
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Forest SPA Shilin Massage in Taipei Shilin Night Market
Massages • Taipei

Forest SPA Shilin Massage in Taipei Shilin Night Market

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(309) • 6K+ booked
kr 305
Taipei: Yangmingshan National Park & National Palace Museum Day Tour | Exploring the Treasury of Chinese Culture (Includes National Palace Museum Admission Ticket)
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kr 513
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Tiaoshi Coast Bus Stop, Yangmingshan & Jinshan Hot Springs Tour (Hotel Pick-Up Optional)
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Tiaoshi Coast Bus Stop, Yangmingshan & Jinshan Hot Springs Tour (Hotel Pick-Up Optional)

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4.9 / 5
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kr 342
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Taipei 101 Observatory Ticket
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Taipei 101 Observatory Ticket

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kr 183
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National Palace Museum Ticket in Taipei
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National Palace Museum Ticket in Taipei

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4.8 / 5
(9.1K) • 300K+ booked
kr 107
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Yehliu Geopark, Jiufen, Shifen, and Golden Waterfall Day Tour
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Yehliu Geopark, Jiufen, Shifen, and Golden Waterfall Day Tour

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4.9 / 5
(50.0K) • 700K+ booked
kr 197
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Beitou Spring City Resort Hot Spring Experience in Taipei
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Beitou Spring City Resort Hot Spring Experience in Taipei

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4.6 / 5
(6.6K) • 100K+ booked
kr 145
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Taiwan Beer Brewery Tour
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Taiwan Beer Brewery Tour

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English guided
Afternoon departure
4.9 / 5
(43) • 300+ booked
kr 397
Royal Thai Orient Massage in Taipei
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Royal Thai Orient Massage in Taipei

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kr 130
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Taipei Children's Amusement Park Ticket
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Taipei Children's Amusement Park Ticket

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4.9 / 5
(10.2K) • 400K+ booked
kr 61
Taipei FunPASS | Taipei 101, Maokong Gondola, Taipei Zoo, Jiufen & Free Local Experiences and Unlimited Transit
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Taipei FunPASS | Taipei 101, Maokong Gondola, Taipei Zoo, Jiufen & Free Local Experiences and Unlimited Transit

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kr 319
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Where to stay in Shilin Night Market

Miramar Garden Taipei
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Miramar Garden Taipei

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Airline Inn Taipei Ximen
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Airline Inn Taipei Ximen

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(554) • 200+ booked
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kr 517
JSL Hotel
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JSL Hotel

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kr 662
Eastin Taipei Hotel
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Eastin Taipei Hotel

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kr 621
CityInn Hotel Taipei Station Branch II
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CityInn Hotel Taipei Station Branch II

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kr 653
kr 1,099
Brother Hotel
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Brother Hotel

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kr 1,307
amba TAIPEI XIMENDING
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amba TAIPEI XIMENDING

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Roaders Plus Hotel Taipei Station
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Roaders Plus Hotel Taipei Station

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kr 977
Caesar Park Taipei
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Caesar Park Taipei

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(2.8K) • 300+ booked
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kr 731
The Grand Hotel
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The Grand Hotel

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Swiio Hotel Ximending
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Swiio Hotel Ximending

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CityInn Hotel Taipei Station Branch I
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CityInn Hotel Taipei Station Branch I

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kr 1,163

Events with a lot of buzz

TOMICA & PLARAIL Traffic Festival
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TOMICA & PLARAIL Traffic Festival

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4.2 / 5
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kr 82
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【Japan's Viral Exhibition Debuts in Taiwan】"Horror Heart Exhibition・Taipei"
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【Japan's Viral Exhibition Debuts in Taiwan】"Horror Heart Exhibition・Taipei"

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4.0 / 5
(46) • New Activity
kr 137
"WIND BREAKER" 5th Anniversary Exhibition TAIPEI Edition
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"WIND BREAKER" 5th Anniversary Exhibition TAIPEI Edition

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CPBL Year 37 2026 Wei Chuan Dragons Taiwan Series - Taipei Dome
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CPBL Year 37 2026 Wei Chuan Dragons Taiwan Series - Taipei Dome

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Taipei XR Immersive Players | The Lost Pharaoh Khufu Pyramid VR Immersive Experience | Songshan Cultural and Creative Park
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Taipei XR Immersive Players | The Lost Pharaoh Khufu Pyramid VR Immersive Experience | Songshan Cultural and Creative Park

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4.8 / 5
(152) • 10K+ booked
kr 229
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Jut Art Museum Current Exhibition: The Architecture of Sou Fujimoto: Primordial Future Forest
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Jut Art Museum Current Exhibition: The Architecture of Sou Fujimoto: Primordial Future Forest

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4.9 / 5
(11) • 10K+ booked
kr 61
Dinosaur Resurrection Guandu Adventure Park | Guandu Wharf Container Market
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Dinosaur Resurrection Guandu Adventure Park | Guandu Wharf Container Market

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4.6 / 5
(358) • 20K+ booked
kr 79
"Head-to-Head with Jimmy Liao" Omnipresent Immersive Interactive Exhibition
Events & shows • Taipei

"Head-to-Head with Jimmy Liao" Omnipresent Immersive Interactive Exhibition

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kr 116
"2026 Taipei Coffee Festival" Good Coffee Assembly Mission · Flavor Beyond Borders
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"2026 Taipei Coffee Festival" Good Coffee Assembly Mission · Flavor Beyond Borders

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Pokémon x Craft Exhibition: A Whimsical Encounter of Beauty and Artisanal Spirit
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Pokémon x Craft Exhibition: A Whimsical Encounter of Beauty and Artisanal Spirit

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kr 107
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Transport to & from Shilin Night Market

Taiwan High Speed Rail Ticket for non-Taiwanese
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Taiwan High Speed Rail Ticket for non-Taiwanese

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4.8 / 5
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kr 9
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Taipei Metro (MRT) Unlimited Travel Pass
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Taipei Metro (MRT) Unlimited Travel Pass

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4.8 / 5
(2.1K) • 80K+ booked
kr 41
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[Taiwan PASS] High Speed Rail + MRT + Taiwan Tourist Shuttle
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[Taiwan PASS] High Speed Rail + MRT + Taiwan Tourist Shuttle

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4.3 / 5
(264) • 10K+ booked
kr 519
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THSR Pass (Flexible 2-Day Pass/3-Day Pass)
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THSR Pass (Flexible 2-Day Pass/3-Day Pass)

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4.8 / 5
(4.0K) • 90K+ booked
kr 672
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Taipei Departure: Taipei Car Rental with Driver - Customized itinerary
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Taipei Departure: Taipei Car Rental with Driver - Customized itinerary

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Customized itinerary
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4.6 / 5
(2.0K) • 10K+ booked
kr 797
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Taiwan Railway Formosa Express Themed Train Ticket
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Taiwan Railway Formosa Express Themed Train Ticket

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4.0 / 5
(115) • 4K+ booked
kr 181
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Taiwan High Speed Rail Joint Ticket
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Taiwan High Speed Rail Joint Ticket

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4.9 / 5
(74.5K) • 1M+ booked
kr 306
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Taipei Private Car Charter: Customized Itinerary (Add-on Din Tai Fung Dining Experience)
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Taipei Private Car Charter: Customized Itinerary (Add-on Din Tai Fung Dining Experience)

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4.9 / 5
(176) • 1K+ booked
kr 970
Taipei - Kaohsiung Bus Ticket (by Ubus)
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Taipei - Kaohsiung Bus Ticket (by Ubus)

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(164) • 5K+ booked
kr 171
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WeMo daily car rental 24/48/72 hours plan
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WeMo daily car rental 24/48/72 hours plan

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4.6 / 5
(11) • 30K+ booked
kr 61
Taipei Departure: Yangmingshan Car Rental with Driver to Small Oil Pit/Bamboo Lake/Hot Spring Valley
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Taipei Departure: Yangmingshan Car Rental with Driver to Small Oil Pit/Bamboo Lake/Hot Spring Valley

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4.7 / 5
(588) • 4K+ booked
kr 977
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Taipei Scooter Rental: Pick-up near Taipei Main Station
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Taipei Scooter Rental: Pick-up near Taipei Main Station

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kr 92

Restaurants near Shilin Night Market

BOBEEB Shilin Night Market|Desserts
Food & dining • Taipei

BOBEEB Shilin Night Market|Desserts

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kr 189
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MICHELIN Bib Gournand-Moon Moon Food-Taipei Multiple Branches
Food & dining • Taipei

MICHELIN Bib Gournand-Moon Moon Food-Taipei Multiple Branches

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4.9 / 5
(1.1K) • 50K+ booked
kr 85
Retail: kr 92
Starbucks Taiwan
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Starbucks Taiwan

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4.9 / 5
(8.5K) • 200K+ booked
kr 29
Xiang Xiang - Xinyi Store - MRT Taipei City Hall Station
Food & dining • Taipei

Xiang Xiang - Xinyi Store - MRT Taipei City Hall Station

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4.7 / 5
(245) • 20K+ booked
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Din Tai Fung-Xiaolongbao
Food & dining • Taipei

Din Tai Fung-Xiaolongbao

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4.5 / 5
(1.6K) • 50K+ booked
kr 366
7-ELEVEN-eVoucher
Food & dining • Taipei

7-ELEVEN-eVoucher

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4.9 / 5
(13.0K) • 100K+ booked
kr 31
Prosperity Plaza / Uni-Prosperity - Instant Voucher
Food & dining • Taipei

Prosperity Plaza / Uni-Prosperity - Instant Voucher

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4.9 / 5
(14.6K) • 200K+ booked
kr 153
Wowprime-eVoucher
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Wowprime-eVoucher

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4.9 / 5
(4.5K) • 40K+ booked
kr 305
MICHELIN Bib Gournand-Chef Hung Taiwanese Beef Noodles-Songjiang Nanjing Station
Food & dining • Taipei

MICHELIN Bib Gournand-Chef Hung Taiwanese Beef Noodles-Songjiang Nanjing Station

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4.8 / 5
(1.7K) • 30K+ booked
kr 60
Retail: kr 67
FamilyMart-eVoucher
Food & dining • Taipei

FamilyMart-eVoucher

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4.9 / 5
(11.3K) • 200K+ booked
kr 15
KFC-eVoucher
Food & dining • Taipei

KFC-eVoucher

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(2.5K) • 20K+ booked
kr 15
McDonald's-eVoucher
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McDonald's-eVoucher

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4.9 / 5
(9.0K) • 100K+ booked
kr 5

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Philippines visa agency service
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Philippines visa agency service

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5.0 / 5
(38) • 1K+ booked
kr 485
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Shilin Night Market Reviews

Klook User
2026-05-17 14:24:42
Fantastic 5.0
We had a fantastic time with Chiu at the markets. She had wonderful recommendations and even got us access to smaller portions so we could try everything. Aside from the food, we were also given a rundown of the temple and recommendations for the rest of our trip in Taiwan. Would definitely recommend Chiu for anyone’s first time in Taiwan!
Klook User
2026-05-23 07:19:05
Fantastic 5.0
Xiaohei was a fantastic guide — super friendly and took many lovely photos for us! Really enjoyed the trip as it’s for smaller group, making the whole experience more relaxed and enjoyable. Would totally recommend 😊
Klook User
2026-04-15 00:07:15
Fantastic 5.0
Here’s a shorter, polished version you can use: --- We had an amazing tour of Yangmingshan National Park and the National Palace Museum. Everything was smooth, well-organized, and very enjoyable. A big thank you to our guide, Michael—he was incredibly kind, knowledgeable, and hospitable. He went above and beyond by assisting my grandma during the hike, helping us order lunch, and even taking us to Qingtiangang Grassland as a bonus stop. We especially appreciated how he warmly called my grandma “Mama,” which made the experience feel extra personal. The museum tour was also excellent—I learned so much! Highly recommend this tour!
張 **
2026-08-13 03:00:48
Fantastic 5.0
Open 24 hours. I bought a voucher on Klook, and the price was the same as in the store: a 60-minute full-body acupressure massage for $1088. It's a bit of a shame that you can't choose your therapist. If you want to select a specific therapist, I recommend calling ahead to make a reservation and paying on-site. There's a mechanical parking garage nearby, and you can park for free on B5, but it happened to be under maintenance that day. There are plenty of scooter parking spots on the road in front, so I recommend coming by bus or scooter. The environment looked nice, and the decor was to my liking, but I'm not sure if it was because it's in the basement, there was a slight smell of smoke 🚬. This time, I was randomly assigned female therapist #29, and my companion had female therapist #23. Overall, it was pretty good; they hit all the sore spots. After the session, they provided refreshments, and the herbal tea was delicious. The service attitude was excellent.
Mark *****
2026-10-06 11:15:08
Fantastic 5.0
Good tour! Very informative and lots of trivia about Taiwan’s history. I liked Shifen and Jiufen a whole lot and will recommend getting this trip! Bring your umbrella/raincoat as it gets rainy spontaneously. Thanks to our tour guide Kate! 100/10
Abinash ***
2026-09-16 18:00:24
Fantastic 5.0
Very easy to book and use. Need to get a physical ticket at the ticket counter on the 1st floor. I went on a weekday to 89th and 101th floor. Unfortunately the weather became cloudy and rainy around the evening time so the view was not that great, however managed get few photos whenever the clouds dispersed. The tuned mass damper on 88th floor was interesting. In my opinion going to 101th floor is not worth it. It is quite small and made like a fern garden. Also the windows are of half length. 89th floor will have much better views with full length glass walls.
클룩 고객
2026-07-28 11:17:33
Fantastic 5.0
It was a great experience to taste the real Taiwanese food. Sunny took us to authentic places and explained interesting history of Taiwan. If you don't know what to try at a local market, I recommend this tour
林 **
2026-06-04 11:23:13
Fantastic 5.0
Spring City Resort This time, we used a Klook package that included one meal and a two-hour hot spring private room for 3,500 NTD. Upon arrival at the hotel entrance, a valet attendant will assist with parking, as guests are not permitted to drive down to the parking area themselves. It's good to be prepared to tip when leaving, to avoid an awkward moment with your wallet. Dinner was a fixed Japanese set menu with no other options available. Overall, it was decent. After eating, you can take a stroll around the area before returning to the hot springs. The pace of the itinerary felt quite relaxing. While the private hot spring room showed some signs of age and an older decor style, the room itself was spacious, and the bathing area was also roomy. The soundproofing of the main door was average, but since we visited on a weekday and there weren't many people, it wasn't a significant issue. What was rather perplexing was that shortly after we entered the room, a staff member knocked on the door and said our time was up. We were completely bewildered, thinking, "We just got in; did time fly by, or is our life being fast-forwarded?" The staff member later confirmed the mistake, apologized, and left, but this little incident was certainly a bit odd. Overall, although Spring City Resort's facilities and decor show their age, the service was generally acceptable, and the environment had a pleasant resort atmosphere. For 3,500 NTD for one meal and a two-hour private hot spring room, the value for money is still pretty good, making it a suitable place for a relaxing hot spring experience.
Fiona ****
2026-09-08 08:34:42
Fantastic 5.0
Good place to spend a whole day. start from the top and work your way down. the collection is ordered from earliest period on the top floor, and later pieces on lower floors. public transport to get there is easy and cheaper then the sight seeing bus. there are so many pieces there you might want to come another day to see the rest. Do eat before coming here as there is only a small cafe that is constantly crowded. Besides their most popular pieces that people seem to like to view, you will find other pieces you will like I found the gate cups to be the ones I prefer over the popular pieces.

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What to know about Shilin Night Market

Discover the vibrant and bustling Shilin Night Market, the largest and most famous night market in Taiwan. Located in the Shilin District of Taipei, this iconic destination offers an unforgettable experience filled with delicious street food, unique shopping opportunities, and lively entertainment. Heralded as Taipei’s largest and most famous night market, Shilin Night Market has been a staple of Taipei's nightlife since 1909, offering a vibrant mix of history, culture, and culinary delights. Whether you're a foodie, a shopaholic, or simply looking to soak in the local culture, Shilin Night Market has something for everyone. With its enormous scale, vibrant atmosphere, and an almost unbelievable variety of street food, Shilin Night Market is a bustling hub of activity that you simply cannot miss.
Shilin Night Market, Taipei, Taiwan

Remarkable Landmarks and Must-Visit Sights

Shilin Night Market Food Court

Dive into the heart of Shilin Night Market at its expansive food court, where 539 stalls await to tantalize your taste buds. From the infamous stinky tofu to the savory oyster omelets, this culinary paradise offers a smorgasbord of Taiwanese delicacies that will leave you craving for more. Whether you're a foodie or just looking to sample local flavors, the food court is a must-visit destination.

Shilin Cixian Temple

Step into a piece of history at the Shilin Cixian Temple, a serene sanctuary amidst the bustling night market. Established in 1796 and dedicated to Matsu, the goddess of fishermen and the sea, this centuries-old temple offers a tranquil escape and a glimpse into Taiwan's rich cultural heritage. It's the perfect spot to take a breather and soak in some local spirituality.

Hot Star Fried Chicken

No visit to Shilin Night Market is complete without a stop at Hot Star Fried Chicken. Known for its gigantic, crispy fried chicken, this famous stall often has long lines, but the wait is well worth it. Sink your teeth into a piece of perfectly seasoned, golden-brown chicken that has become a must-try for both locals and tourists alike.

Cultural Significance

Established in 1913, Shilin Night Market has grown into a vibrant hub of Taipei's nightlife. It's a beloved spot for both locals and tourists, offering a rich tapestry of history and culture.

Local Cuisine

Dive into a culinary adventure with local favorites like bubble tea, chicken katsu, cold noodles, fried buns, grilled king oyster mushrooms, lemon aiyu jelly, oyster vermicelli, papaya milk, peanut candy, and the iconic 'Small Sausage in Large Sausage'.

Culture and History

Dating back to 1909 during the Japanese colonial era, Shilin Night Market began in front of Shilin Cixian Temple. Over the years, it has expanded into one of Taiwan's largest and most famous night markets, boasting over 500 food stalls at its peak. Initially a local youth hangout, it has transformed into a major tourist attraction.

Local Cuisine

Renowned for its diverse street food, Shilin Night Market features Michelin-rated stalls. Don't miss out on Prince Cheese Potato, Hot Star fried chicken cutlets, oyster omelets, stinky tofu, and the famous small sausage wrapped in big sausage. For dessert, try the snowflake ice at Xin Fa Ting or the quirky penis-shaped cakes.

Culture and History

Shilin Night Market is a cornerstone of Taipei's cultural scene. Despite its popularity among tourists, it remains a crucial spot for experiencing local traditions and practices.

Local Cuisine

A food lover's paradise, the market offers must-try dishes like lemon aiyu jelly, pepper pork buns, stinky tofu, and the famous Hot Star Fried Chicken. Each dish showcases the rich culinary diversity of Taiwan.