Shida Night Market is a large eating and shopping area near National Taiwan Normal University. The night market sits next to two other major universities, meaning there are always crowds of hungry students looking for cheap snacks here. It is definitely worth a stop on your next trip to Taipei.
Background: The name Shida comes from the Chinese name of National Taiwan Normal University which is right next door. The area is close to three universities: National Taiwan University, and the National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, National Taiwan Normal University. Because there are so many young university students nearby, the area has become a hot bed for shopping. The area can be very crowded especially on weekends and holidays. Hours: Roughly 4 PM to 11 PM every day. Price: Free Hotels in Taipei: High end: We have stayed at and recommend the Taipei Marriot (book on Booking.com here, Tripadvisor here, Agoda here, or Hotels.com here). We have also 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). 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. Activities in Taipei: You can 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. How to get there: By Car/Scooter: From Roosevelt Road, the night market on the left up Shida Road. There is paid parking nearby. 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. 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 Bus/MRT: Take the MRT to Guting or Taipower Building Station. The night market is about a five to ten minute walk. You can purchase a discount easy card to use on the MRT from Klook here or KKday here. You can also book an MRT travel pass on Klook 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: Please see below: I have been to Shida Night Market twice. Sometimes there are not many people here, so you should go on weekends if you want the most food options. 
I passed this framing store on the way to the market which I though was cool.
Then I crossed the street to the Shida Campus.
Shida, aka National Taiwan Normal University.
A very normal university.
There are some shops and a family mart inside.
And some old buildings here.
The night market is then a little walk down the street. My wife told me in the olden days both sides of the street here were covered in stalls.
Look inside campus.
First view of the night market.
Another view deep into the night market.
View down deeper into the night market.
Another view of the crowd at the start of the night market.
View lookin down Shida Road.
Inside the market.
Trinket shop.
Watsons and braised pork.
80 NT screen protectors.
Clothes for sale.
Another trinket shop.
Shoe shop.
Claw machines.
Hot pot.
Another view down the main street.
Friend buns for sale.
More braised goods.
Another view of the crowd.
Fried chicken.
Teppanyaki.
Crossroad in the night market.
Noodle shop.
Another view of the night market.
Tofu dessert soup.
Another view down the night market.
Duck leg.
Fried green onion pancakes.
Curry shop.
Clothes.
Claw machines.
Sweet potato balls.
More clothes further down the night market.
Drink shop.
Sock store.
Doll store.
Further down the night market there are more and more clothing shops and less food choices.
Sit down restaurant.
View down the alley.
Making it back to Shida Road.
Looking back up Shida Road.
Bun shop.
Shida Road.
Food supply shop.
Noodle shop.
More photos of the night market above.
You can 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. You can check out our Taipei Night Market Guide here. Also be sure to check out our guide to Taipei here. You can also check out our full travel guide to Taiwan here.
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