Taipei Travel

Let’s Visit Taipei’s Traditional Markets!

Article ｜Tu Xiny

Photos ｜Business Today, Department of Information and Tourism, Taipei City Government

Muzha Market

This is the biggest traditional market in the Wenshan District. Many of the stalls are famous, and Liu Kashiang (劉克襄), who writes about Taiwanese ecology and humanities, has done articles describing the many ethnic groups and varieties of local produce found here. He praises the scene, seeing it as a Taipei version of the famous painting: Along the River During the Qingming Festival (清明上河圖). The service at these venerable stalls is super friendly. The vendors are enthusiastic and eager to show customers how to choose ingredients as well as give them the tips for cooking.

07:00～17:00 (closed on Monday)

3, Ln. 13, Baoyi Rd., Wenshan Dist.

Take the MRT to either Wanfang or Muzha Station, then take a bus to Muzha Market or Wenshan District Administration Center.
 

Huashan Market

When discussing the best-known stalls in this market, one has to mention Fuhang Dou Jiang (阜杭豆漿) and La Ma Lu Wei (辣媽滷味). But the treats don’t end there! There are countless other surprises hidden within Huashan’s perimeter, including hundred-year-old patisseries and western-style dessert shops. This is the place for people who love good food to come and experience new flavors. Many TV channels and even magazines from Japan have come here to conduct interviews!

First floor: 06:00～20:00

108, Sec.1, Zhongxiao E. Rd. Zhongzheng Dist.号

MRT Shandao Temple Station, Exit 4, walk about 1 minute

Dongmen Market

This market is situated at the intersection of Xinyi and Jinshan South Roads, which is considered one of the best parts of town. In its early days, the market was close to villages set up for military personnel and their dependents, and it thus was a natural shopping destination for these people. Hence this grand old emporium has earned the nickname “Noble Market.” Many stalls here have been open for over 20 years, and have passed their delicious recipes on from generation to generation, satisfying thousands of foodies’ taste buds in the process. Dongmen is especially known for its rice noodle soup, roasted and preserved meat, beef from yellow cattle, and seafood.

07:00～15:00 (closed on Monday)

81, Sec. 2, Xinyi Rd., Zhongzheng Dist.号

MRT Dongmen Station, Exit 2, walk about 2 minutes

Yongle Market

Located next to Taipei Xia-Hai City God Temple (台北霞海城隍廟), Yongle Market (永樂市場) was founded in 1908 and named the “Public Yongleding Foodstuff Market” (公設永樂町食品料小賣市場). The surrounding area was a wholesale center of imported fabric in the Japanese Era, and after the Restoration in 1945, it carried on as Taiwan’s biggest fabric center with many traditional food delicacies and fresh produce sold alongside. The market’s exterior keeps its original red brick walls, attracting people to linger and soak in the atmosphere of the good old days!

First floor: 06:00～18:30 ｜Second floor: 09:30～18:30

21, Sec.1, Dihua St., Datong Dist.号

MRT Zhongshan Station, take a bus to Nanjing W. Rd. Entrance