Travel Taipei

There's always something new to see at Shihlin Night Market; just what you buy depends on you. The market is very popular for women's clothing and also souvenirs. There is oodles of food to choose from, much of it is Taiwanese. The barbecued pork sausages are very tasty. I love the fruit juices, especially those made from local fruits, such as star fruit (carambola). The market is usually bustling at night, best way to get there is by MRT Tamshui- Xinyi (Red) Line, stopping at the Jiantan Station.

來士林夜市，我們只有一個目的，就是吃。就算不吃，看的，都是同吃有關的。 那一晚，我們從士林市場出發，先解決了伴手禮，再而解決的，就是吸引了小朋友玩上了10多分鐘的小型古早味遊戲。 之後，就是吃了，大家不停的吃，不停的吃，不停的吃。吃到連照片也忘了拍。

Shilin Night Market is the biggest night market in Taipei. Google Map is your best buddy so you won't get lost when you explore around. From snack foods to milk teas and street foods, Shilin Night Market is indeed a haven for shoppers and foodies. Shopaholics will surely enjoy this place as this serves as a little Shibuya of Taipei in my opinion as they're offering trendy and fabulous clothes. I went to Taiwan during the winter season and I enjoyed window shopping for gorgeous trench coats and dresses. Aside from these boutiques, there are several souvenir and gift shops where you can buy cute key chains and fridge magnets. Stinky Tofu is a must try! It doesn't smell good but when I tasted it, it is yummy! The large Taiwanese Chicken is a must try too!

It's probably no eaggeration that one of the main draws of visiting Taipei is the vibrant night market scene. With as many as thirty different night markets in and around the greater Taipei area, as well as over twenty different food stalls recognised by the Michelin guide as worthy of a bib gourmand award, there's plenty to keep visitors occupied for many a night. The night market in the Shilin district is the largest, one of the most well-known and popular, and often the first one visitors head for. The main stalls are housed under the roof of the old Shilin market, but also includes stalls that have spread outwards to now occupy the neighbouring streets. The most famous cuisines on offer have been well documented in many guidebooks and online websites, and are well worth a try at least once even if it's not always to one's liking. But being adventurous can be a rewarding experience. Having already tried variants of the grilled sausages, we opted to skip these and instead tried the oyster omelette (not as nice as back home), the oyster vermicelli (extremely tasty, and a nice-sized portion), and the fried chicken pieces (wish it had been less oily and salty). For those in a shopping mood, there were also lots of shops that sold toys, souvenirs, clothes, and phone accessories. Be ready for the sounds, smells, and crowds, and also very full from the food.

「士林夜市」と言われていますが、電車では士林では無くって一つ前の剣潭駅で降りないとすごい歩きます。 注意してください。 屋台や遊び場があり、楽しめる観光スポットです。お祭り縁日って感じです。 ゲームはだいたい100元で遊べます。300、400元ってとこも少しありました。 全体的に、風船割りゲームが多く、風船の奥には、金ブラシがついていて、風船が割れる時の音が大きくなるよう演出されてました。 景品は期待しない方が良いかと。しょぼいかな。何年か前のものっぽいです。 ただ、雰囲気は楽しいのでやってしまう。 お土産屋さんのTシャツのデザインは面白いものたくさんありました。 台湾カステラが流行っているのか、結構色々なところにありました。 シフォンケーキのようですが、巨大なものをカットして販売していました。 お土産で持って帰ることができないので、現地に行ったら是非食べてみてください。