Foreigners in Taiwan - 外國人在臺灣
  • Home 首頁
  • Blog 部落格
  • Taiwan FAQ 常見問題
  • Blog Index 部落格指南
  • Maps 地圖
  • About 關於我們
  • Contact Us 聯絡我們
  • Privacy 隱私
  • Home 首頁
  • Blog 部落格
  • Taiwan FAQ 常見問題
  • Blog Index 部落格指南
  • Maps 地圖
  • About 關於我們
  • Contact Us 聯絡我們
  • Privacy 隱私

Blog Posts

Raohe Street Night Market 饒河街夜市

8/31/2023

0 Comments

 
Share

Tweet
Picture
Raohe Street Night Market is a bustling night market in Eastern Taipei and one of the most popular in the city. One could argue that Roahe Street is the best night market in Taipei. With a large assortment of great food and snacks, along with the usual night market cheap clothes and everyday items, along with close proximity to public transport, Raohe Street is a must-see destination when you come to Taipei.

​Historical Background:
The name Raohe comes from a county in Heilongjiang, China, meaning the place of many birds. Starting in the Qing Dynasty, the area around Raohe Street and Songshan station was called Xikou (tin port), an important transportation hub in Taiwan (for more information about this old industrial area in East Taipei, check out our blog here). From Songshan station, goods from Taipei, Keelung, and Yilan could be directly loaded to the Keelung River and transported to the sea. However due to silting, the Keelung River became less and less import in terms of transportation, and Raohe Street became obsolete, especially after the much wider Bade street was built right next to it.

In order to help business in the area, the Taipei city government established a tourist night market on Raohe Street on May 11th, 1987, which was the second tourist night market established in Taipei.

Price:
Free! But don't you dare come with an empty wallet. 

Hours:
4 PM to 12 AM

Tours:

You can book a 2-hr Raohe Night Market Walking Private Tour with a Tour Guide, or Taipei at Night: Din Tai Fung Dinner & Raohe Street Night Market Guided Tour on TripAdvisor here, KKday here, or Klook here . ​

Hotels in Taipei:
I recommend staying at the Songshan Amba which is within walking distance of Raohe Street (you can book on Booking.com here, Agoda here, Hotels.com here, TripAdvisor here, Trip.com here, Expedia here, or Kayak here). 
We have stayed at and recommend the Yuanshan Grand Hotel, once the tallest building in Taiwan and still the most grand (book on Booking.com here, Tripadvisor here, or Agoda here). We have also stayed at and recommend the Grand Hyatt (book on Booking.com here, Tripadvisor here, Agoda here, or Hotels.com here) and Marriot (book on Booking.com here, Tripadvisor here, Agoda here, or Hotels.com here) which are all very high quality hotels in the middle of Taipei City.
Looking for a hotel? We recommend booking through Booking.com here, which provides the best quality selection of accommodation in Taiwan.
Find out where to stay in our Taiwan hotels guide or search for the best hotel deals in Taiwan here.

Just to let you know, if you book using the links above, we get some commission at no cost to you, and you can help support our blog. Some of the Klook links may not work if you are using an Ad blocker. 
You can click here to receive $5 USD on your first Klook purchase. 

How to get there:
By MRT:
Take the MRT green line to Songshan station (the last station), and get out at exit 2, 3, or 4, and continue walking north for about 1 minute to Raohe street. You can also book an MRT travel pass on Klook here.
By Train /TRA: 
​Raohe Street is within walking distance of Songshan TRA station
. Book tickets via the normal train (TRA)  on Klook here.
By Car:
If you travel there by car, there is a parking garage on Bade street. If you are looking for car rentals, you can also search Qeeq here, Klook here, or  KKday here. You can also check out our car rental guide here.  
By Scooter:
There is scooter parking next to Songshan elementary school and on Songhe street in front of Rainbow bridge. Do not park on areas with a red line; this place is a hot spot for parking tickets, so beware. Looking for scooter rental in Taipei? You can search on Klook here or KKday here to search for options. You can also check out our scooter rental guide here. 
By Bicycle: 
Cycling is the best way to enjoy Taiwan's landscapes if you have the time and energy. Looking for bicycle rentals in Taiwan? You can use Taiwan's many Youbike sharing stations, or search for rentals on KKday here, and search for tours on Klook here. You can also check out our Taiwan cycling guide here. You can also book a Sunset Riverside Bike Ride and Historical Tour, 4 Hour Cycling in Taipei, Ultimate 8-Hour Cycling City Tour, or Taipei City Bike Tour with Night Market Experience on TripAdvisor here. 
For more information, check out our Taiwan transportation guide here. 

Map:

Our Journey:

I live in Nangang and I have visited Raohe Street countless times. It is the best night market in this part of Taipei, and perhaps the best night market in Taipei. You can find most all typical Taiwan night market foods here. 

Songshan Ciyou Temple 松山慈祐宮
Picture
Sitting at the eastern entrance of the night market is the Ciyou temple, which is the religious center of the area. The temple is dedicated to the Goddess Matsu, with a blackened statue of her as the centerpiece. The temple was completed in 1753 and was also an important centerpiece of the old Xikou transportation area near Songshan Station. 
Picture
You can also find colored lanterns across from Ciyou temple at night.
Currently Raohe Street is one of the most popular night markets in Taipei, both for local people and foreigners alike. 

Check out our full blog on Songshan Ciyou Temple here. 
Picture
I admit that I go to Raohe Street a lot. I live in Nangang and go there at least every other month, because it is the biggest and best night market in the area (to be honest I go a lot more often to a small night market near my house, but that is another blog for another day). 

How can I write a blog article that does justice to the hundreds of stands and shops in Raohe Street? I can't. But hopefully this blog will convince you to go, so that you can experience for yourself the wonder that is Raohe Street Tourist Night Market.


Below I will detail four of my favorite Raohe Night Market shops and stalls, as well as take you on a virtual tour.

Fuzhou Pepper Buns 福州胡椒餅

Picture
This pepper bun shop is basically the first stall you see when you enter from the east. There is usually a long line, but if you get there before the sun sets there won't be that many people. This stall was featured in the late Anthony Bourdain's "The Layover."
Picture
From the outside, you can see the ingredients in the pork buns are simple: dough, onions, and pork. 
Picture
After the buns are completed, they are baked in a kiln until they are nice and crispy, and then they are scraped off.
Picture
The standing price for these things is 50 NT. A little pricey, but you cannot deny that they are delicious. Be careful thought, the buns are as hot as lava for like the first ten minutes after you buy them. I'm not joking. 

This is the famous Pepper Bun 胡椒餅 sold at the front of Roahe Street Night Market. I've never gotten it before because there is always a huge line, and now I can understand why. It's delicious! It's like a crispy pork bun. @ivideowifi

A post shared by Foreigners In Taiwan 台灣的外國人 (@foreignersintw) on May 30, 2018 at 8:01am PDT

There are a few other stalls selling pepper buns close by for much cheaper. Weather these are as good as the original store is material for some popular YouTube vlogger. 

Xiangkou Ting Tofu Pudding 巷口亭豆花
Picture
For fans of fruit ice or "Cuabing," as well as tofu pudding (or bean jelly, or whatever translation you like for 豆花), Xingou Ting has it all. Prices are also reasonable for Taipei. If you want a taste of true local Taiwanese desserts, this is the place to go. 

It is located next to the first alley on the the right coming from the west entrance. 
Picture
If you have never tried Taiwanese ice treats and are curious, I recommend getting every topping you can on your ice. Every single one is delicious, from grass jelly to red beans to sliced coconut and boba balls.
Picture
This time I had a 50 NT bowl of tofu pudding with delicious sweet taro and sweet potato balls. This bowl is a taste of heaven. 

Wanderlust 齒牛香
Picture
Another favorite shop of ours is the Wanderlust beef noodle shop, right next door to Xiangkou Ting Tofu Pudding (often visited together).
Picture
They have a wall of famous people that have visited. Most of them are Taiwanese celebrities that I don't recognize.
Picture
This time we went we had a very simple but traditional bowl of dry noodles. It's basically just noodles and braised pork with onions and greens. A mix that can never go wrong.
Picture
We also had a bowl of wanton and noodle soup which was also delicious. 

3C Wholesale 全店出清價
Picture
Another place I love to go is the 3C wholesaler store right across from NET. Everyone has a phone, and everyone's phone charger breaks eventually. If you want competitive prices for these replaceable everyday products, this place has what you need.
Picture
I often frequent the phone cable section. I would suggest buying one above 100 NT and that has protection on the ends from bending, because frankly the cheap 65 NT ones will not last long at all if you are bending and pulling on them regularly.
Picture
Another piece of disposable hardware that I love buying here are earphones. For me, I go through earphones like water. If they aren't getting smashed while I'm riding my bike, jogging, getting slammed in a door, I'll forget they're in my pocket and put them through the wash. So having an endless supply of cheap and good quality earphones is important. Most of these sell for 88NT a piece, the cheapest I've seen anywhere. 

​Okay, the above was pretty much the basis for a good blog. But I still don't feel like I've done Roahe Street justice. If you want, you can stop reading here, but don't forget to like and share.

Share
Otherwise, lets move on to the rest of the night market.

​Bonus: Virtual Tour



Picture
Some oyster omelet I had at a random stall.
Picture
Some more dry noodles I had at another stall.
Picture
Braised pork rice (the staple of Taiwan's cuisine). 
Picture
Now just everything. All 400 stalls. Put on your seatbelt. 
Picture
Fruits! Way more expensive than at a morning market.
Picture
Chewy sweet potato balls.
Picture
Help yourself to some braised chicken feet, bite sized squid, and whatever else you are not afraid to eat.
Picture
Wild boar sausages and shish kebab. 
Picture
Boiled squid.
Picture
Red bean cakes!
Picture
Giant onion pancake.
Picture
Any kind of frames you could want.
Picture
Mala super hot tofu pot.
Picture
Solid perfume.
Picture
Baked squid.
Picture
Stinky tofu.
Picture
Baked stinky tofu.
Picture
Potato tornado.
Picture
Endless egg tarts.
Picture
Another pepper bun stand. If it doesn't taste good, it's free!
Picture
Women's shoes one pair for 100 NT.
Picture
German style pig's foot.
Picture
Baked seafood shrimp fish.
Picture
Musical instruments.
Picture
Women's clothe's 200 NT a piece.
Picture
Are you still here? Well I've moved on to Wufenpu right next door. This place is the central hub for cheap wholesale clothes fresh off the boat from China. Many of the shops sell these clothes in giant bags, which later get sold in night markets around Taiwan.
Picture
You can also check out Rainbow bridge and the riverside park to the north of Raohe street.
Picture
Thanks for staying for whole blog! Hopefully by now you have found a convincing reason to visit Raohe Street, whether it be for the delicious snacks, cheap merchandise, or just to experience Taiwanese culture. Whatever the reason, you won't regret it.

You can book a 2-hr Raohe Night Market Walking Private Tour with a Tour Guide, or Taipei at Night: Din Tai Fung Dinner & Raohe Street Night Market Guided Tour on TripAdvisor here, KKday here, or Klook here . ​

You can also look for more activities in Taipei such as Rock Climbing, Surfing, Speedboat Surfing, Diving, Snorkeling, Cooking Class, Glamping, Motorcycling, and more on Klook here or KKday here. 

Check out our Taipei Night Market guide here. 

Also be sure to check out our full guide to Taipei here. 

You can also check out our full travel guide to Taiwan here. 
Share
0 Comments

Your comment will be posted after it is approved.


Leave a Reply.

     Author 作家

    We are US Expats that have extensive experience living, working, and travelling in Taiwan. In our day, we had to learn many things about Taiwan the hard way. But we have come to learn that Taiwan is one of the best places in the world for Foreigners to live. ​Our blog does not represent the opinions of every foreigner in Taiwan. We are just trying to help others learn more about this beautiful country.

    ​​我們是在台灣的外國人!我們透過額部落格想要幫助外國人了解台灣生活,旅遊,和商業的環境!我們不代表所有在台灣的外國人, 我們只是想要幫助世界各地的人了解台灣美好的一切! (美國人在管理)

    Archives 檔案

    September 2023
    August 2023
    July 2023
    June 2023
    May 2023
    April 2023
    March 2023
    February 2023
    January 2023
    December 2022
    November 2022
    October 2022
    September 2022
    August 2022
    July 2022
    June 2022
    May 2022
    April 2022
    March 2022
    February 2022
    January 2022
    December 2021
    November 2021
    October 2021
    September 2021
    August 2021
    July 2021
    June 2021
    May 2021
    February 2021
    December 2020
    November 2020
    October 2020
    September 2020
    August 2020
    June 2020
    May 2020
    April 2020
    March 2020
    February 2020
    January 2020
    November 2019
    October 2019
    September 2019
    August 2019
    July 2019
    June 2019
    May 2019
    April 2019
    February 2019
    January 2019
    December 2018
    July 2018
    June 2018
    May 2018
    April 2018
    March 2018
    February 2018
    January 2018
    December 2017
    November 2017
    October 2017
    September 2017
    August 2017
    July 2017
    June 2017
    April 2017
    March 2017
    February 2017
    December 2015
    November 2015
    October 2015
    June 2015
    May 2015
    December 2014
    November 2014
    October 2014
    September 2014
    June 2014
    May 2014

    Categories
    ​類目

    All
    Aboriginal Culture 原住民文化
    Alishan 阿里山
    Amusement Parks 娛樂園
    Aquariums 海洋館
    Art 藝術
    Basic Info 基本資訊
    Beaches 海灘
    Blogroll 部落格名單
    Bridges 橋梁
    Buddhism 佛教
    Buddhism 佛教
    Business 商業
    Business 商業
    Camping 露營
    Car Driving Test 考汽車駕照
    Car Rental 租氣車
    Caves 山洞
    Changhua 彰化
    Chiayi 嘉義
    Children Activities 小孩活動
    Chinese Film 中文電影
    Chinese Language 中文
    Chinese Language 中文
    Chinese Literature 中文文學
    Chinese Literature 中文文學
    Chinese Pollution 中國污染
    City Parks 都市公園
    Click Bait 點擊誘餌
    Coal Mining 煤礦
    Confucius Temples 孔廟
    Cycling 騎腳踏車
    Cycling 騎腳踏車
    Daily Life 日常生活
    Daoism 道教
    Disaster Tourism 災害旅遊
    Diving 潛水
    Driving In Taiwan 開車
    Drone Flying 飛空拍機
    East Rift Valley 花東縱谷
    East Taiwan 東部
    Ershui 二水
    Events 活動
    Festivals 節日
    Fish Foot Massage 溫泉魚
    Floral Sea 花海
    Food
    Food 食物
    Forts 堡壘
    Fruit 水果
    Geography 地理
    Geography 地理
    Geology 地質
    Golf 高爾夫球
    Green Energy 綠色能源
    Growing Bananas 種香蕉日記
    Guest Blog Posts 客人部落格
    Hakka Culture 客家文化
    Hiking
    Hiking 爬山
    Historical Buildings 歷史建築
    Historical Buildings 歷史建築
    Hot Springs 溫泉
    Hot Springs 溫泉
    Hsinchu 新竹
    Hualien 花蓮
    Immigration/Visa 移民/簽證
    Japanese Era 日治時期
    Jiaoxi 礁溪
    Kaohsiung 高雄
    Keelung 基隆
    Kenting 墾丁
    Kinmen 金門
    Lakes And Reservoirs 湖及水庫
    Lighthouses 燈塔
    Longdong 龍洞
    Lukang 鹿港
    Luodong Night Market 羅東夜市
    Maolin 茂林
    Matsu Islands 馬祖列島
    Miaoli 苗栗
    Migrant Workers 外籍勞動
    Monkeys 猴子
    Monkeys 猴子
    Mountain Biking 越野
    Mountain Biking 越野
    Museums 博物館
    Nangang 南港
    Nantou 南投
    National Forest Recreation Areas 國家森林游樂區
    National Palace Museum 故宮
    National Parks 國家公園
    Natural Scenery 自然風景
    New Taipei 新北市
    Night Market 夜市
    Northern Coast 北海岸
    Not Taiwan 台灣以外的地方
    Nuclear Power 核能
    Nuclear Power 核能
    Offroading 越野
    Old City Gates 古城門
    Old Streets 老街
    Old Trails 古道
    Orchid Island (Lanyu 蘭嶼)
    Outer Islands 外島
    Paragliding 跳傘
    Pathos And Logos 情與理
    Penghu Islands 澎湖群島
    Pingtung 屏東
    Pingxi Railway 平息火車綫
    Politics 政治
    Politics 政治
    Qing Dynasty Era 清朝時代
    Railways 鐵路
    Recreational Farms 休閑農場
    River Tracing 朔溪
    Rock Climbing 攀岩
    Sailing 帆船
    Sand Dunes 沙丘
    Scooter Driving Test 考機車駕照
    Scooter Rental 租機車
    Seafood Markets 海鮮市場
    Shiding 石碇
    Shilin Night Market 士林夜市
    Shopping 購物
    Sicao Green Tunnel 四草綠色隧道
    Smokestacks 烟囪
    Snorkeling 浮潛
    Snorkeling 浮潛
    Starting A Taiwan Business 創業
    Starting A Taiwan Business 創業
    Sun Moon Lake 日月潭
    Sun Moon Lake 日月潭
    Surfing 3490928010
    Surfing 冲浪
    Taichung 臺中
    Tainan 台南
    Taipei 101
    Taipei 101 101
    Taipei 101 2148821271 101
    Taipei 2148821271
    Taipei-2148821271
    Taipei Zoo 台北動物園
    Taipei 臺北
    Taipei 臺北
    Taitung 臺東
    Taiwanese Spouse 台灣配偶
    Taiwan FAQ 臺灣常見問題
    Taiwan History 台灣的歷史
    Taiwan History 台灣的歷史
    Taiwan's Economy 台灣經濟
    Taiwan's Economy 台灣經濟
    Taiwan Temples 臺灣的廟
    Tamsui 淡水
    Taoyuan 桃園
    Taroko Gorge 太魯閣
    Tax 稅
    Thailand 泰國
    Top 10 前十名
    Top 10 前十名
    Top 5 前5名
    Transportation 交通
    Tsai Yingwen 蔡英文
    Turtle Island 龜山島
    Turtle Island 龜山島
    Typhoons 颱風
    Ultimate Guide 極限指南
    Urbex 城市探險
    Waterfalls 瀑布
    Weather 天氣
    White Terror 白色恐怖
    Wildlife 野生動物
    Women In Chinese Society 女士們在中國社會
    Working In Taiwan 在台灣工作
    Working In Taiwan 在台灣工作
    Wulai Hot Springs 烏來溫泉
    Xiaoliuqiu 小琉球
    Xitou 溪頭
    Xitou 溪頭
    Xizhi 汐止
    Yangmingshan 陽明山
    Yilan 宜蘭
    Yunlin 雲林
    Yushan (Jade Mt.) 玉山
    Zhongtaishan 中台山
    Zoos 動物園

    RSS Feed


Klook.com

View deals on Tripadvisor




Save on your hotel - hotelscombined.com

Looking for a hotel? Find out where to stay in our Taiwan hotels guide or search for the best hotel deals in Taiwan here.

Follow us on social media:


Follow @foreignersinTW