Here is a complete guide to Kaohsiung Night Markets. Kaohsiung has its share of night markets peppered throughout the city. Liuhe are Ruifeng the biggest and draw in people from outside the city. The others have a local feel where you can avoid the crowds. Taiwan Night markets usually start up at dusk and continue until about midnight. Taiwan’s night markets are a Taiwanese experience that is not to be missed.
A Complete Guide to Kaohsiung Night Markets- The Big 2
1. Rei Feng Night Market 瑞豐夜市
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The Rui Feng Night Market is now arguably the most popular and busiest in Kaohsiung. It’s located in the north part of the city in the Tsoying district. It’s packed, it’s local, and there are tons of food and shopping choices. The area around the Rui Feng Night Market continues to grow to the point where boutiques and food choices are 1 or 2 streets over. The market is a grid formation and many go there and work their ways through crowded aisles of people, sit down for a hot meal, and find great deals. It’s also a ten minute walk from the Han Shen Arena Department Store. This market is not to be missed.
Hours: 6:30:Tues. & Thurs-Sunday
Getting There: Take the MRT to the R14 stop and and get out at San Min Vocational School Exit. Follow the road until you hit the market.
Address: 高雄市鼓山區裕誠路1128號/ Yu Cheng Road #1128
Map for Ruifeng Market2. Liu He Night Market 六合夜市
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The Liuhe Night Market is located in downtown Kaohsiung. It is open nightly after 6:00pm and is full of great shopping and food choices. It is a must see in Kaohsiung City.
Address: 高雄市新興區六合二路 Liuhe 2nd Road, ShinShing District
Getting There: MRT Red Line to R10 or MRT Orange Line O5 /Exit at Exit 11-Liuhe Night Market
Map for Liuhe MarketComplete Guide to Kaohsiung Night Markets-Local Markets
Guang Hua Night Market 光華夜市
Lots of great food at the Guang Hua Night Market
The Guang Hua Night Market is a local night market just south of the center of the city. It attracts those who want to stop at a stand and grab some food to go but there are options for sitting down and eating. The market is on both sides of the street and traffic is not stopped. It’s open every night.
Who goes there: locals- Open Nightly
What to buy: food
Price range: low
Getting There: No MRT stop is near here, but you can take buses 11, 70 ,72, 100
Address: 前鎮區三多二路與二聖一路段的光華二路 / San Duo Road and Guang Hua Road intersection
Map for Guanghua MarketLing Ya Night Market 苓雅夜市
The Ling Ya Night Market is a collection of foods stands intersecting Ling Ya Street and Zi Chiang Road. The market is located just south of the Han Shen Department Store and Han Lai Hotel by about a 5-10 minute walk. The market has a selection of stall foods and drinks. It’s also a fruit and vegetable market during the day.
Who goes there: locals- Open Daily
What to buy: food
Price range: low
Getting There: A 15 minute walk from the Central Park R9 Red Line MRT station
Address: 苓雅二路/Ling Ya Second Road
Map for Lingya MarketZhong Xiao Night Market 忠孝夜市
The Zhong Xiao Night Market has been in existence for over 20 years. It’s on a section of street lined with food stalls. During the day some stalls are open and in the evening all open up. Many people walk the market, but cars and scooters can still pass through. It’s a nice small market feel in the center of the city.
Who goes there:locals-Open Nightly
What to buy:food
Price range:low
Getting There:A 15 minute walk east from the R8 Red Line Stop
Address: 忠孝二路高雄市/ Zhong Xiao 2ndRoad at the corner of Ching Nian Road
Map for Zhongxiao MarketSing Jhong Night Market 興中夜市
The Sing Jhong Night Market is a section of street of Sing Jhong first street. The entrance is directly across from the Mitsukoshi Department store which is next to the Sogo Department Store. This market is primarily food stalls, and it attracts locals and shoppers from the department stores. It opens in the evening, but some stalls are open in the afternoon on the weekends.
Who goes there: locals and shoppers from department stores-Open Nightly
What to buy: food
Price range: low
Getting There: R8 Red Line Stop-Across the street from Mitsukoshi Department Store
Address: 苓雅區三多三路與興中一路段的文橫二路 / San Duo 3rd Road / Xing Zhong Street Intersection
Map for Singjhong MarketNan Hua Night Market 南華夜市
The Nan Hua Night Market is 95% clothing stalls. They sell everything from younger styles for women and men to shoes and accessories. There a several food stalls peppered throughout the market, but really you come here for the clothes. It’s also a short walk to the Liu He Night Market.
Who goes there:locals who are shopping for inexpensive clothing-Open Nightly
What to buy: clothing and several food stalls
Price range:low
Getting There: R10 Red Line MRT Stop Exit 3-Market entrance is next to the post office
Address: 新興區中正三路/Corner of Zhong Zheng and Nan Hua Road
Map for Singjhong MarketFeng Shan Night Market 鳳山青年夜市
Although it’s not in the center of Kaohsiung City, the Feng Shan Night Market is big and busy. It’s the biggest night market in densely populated Feng Shan which makes it a popular destination on weekends. Not matter what you want to eat here, and there are LOTS of choices, expect to line up at many stalls. The market is along a canal and has a true bustling night market feel.
Who goes there: locals-open Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
What to buy: food, clothes, games
Price range:low
Getting There: MRT Orange Line O 14-then ten minute walk/ Also, 5 minute walk from Feng Shan Train Station
Address: 高雄市鳳山區博愛路與瑞興路Bo Ai Road, Feng Shan City
Map for Fengshan Night MarketWu Jia Night Market 五甲夜市
The Wu Jia night market is located in southern Kaohsiung , not far from the International airport. The market is primarily food stalls and has a combination of car and pedestrian traffic. It’s quite busy on the weekends. The Wu Jia Night Market is easily accessible from the Red Line MRT R5 stop.
Who goes there: locals—Open Nightly
What to buy: food, clothes, games
Price range:low
Getting There:MRT R5 Red Line Stop-Cianjhen Senior High School Station-across the street
Address: 高雄市鳳山區自強二路/ Zhong Shan 4th Kaohsiung City
Map for Wujia Night MarketPing Tung Night Market 屏東夜市夜市
Although not in Kaohsiung, the Ping Tung night market is worth a mention. It’s the largest in Ping Tung City and has a great southern Taiwan flavor. There is a collection of stalls and small sit down restaurants. It’s busy, but it retains a mellow Ping Tung charm.
Who goes there: locals- Open Nightly
What to buy: food, clothes, games
Price range:low
Getting There:The Ping Tung Night Market is a short walk from the Ping Tung Train Station
Address: 屏東市民生路民權路 / intersection of Ming Sheng and Min Chuan Roads, Ping Tung City
Map for Pingtung Night Market
