Shuangcheng Street Night Market 雙城街夜市

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Shuangcheng Street Night Market is a large eating and shopping area near Zhongshan Elementary School MRT Station in Zhongshan District in Taipei. The night market includes an open "food court" stall area and a closed market area that sells clothes and other items. Even though it is a relatively small night market, it is one of the oldest and most well-established in Taipei. 

Background:
Shuangcheng Street Night Market is named after Shuangcheng Street (雙城街) on which it is located. The market spans from Lane 10 and Lane 13 of Shuang Cheng Street to Nong An Street (農安街) in Zhongshan District, Taipei City, filling what would have been the street with food stalls and shops.
The exact origins of Shuang Cheng Street Night Market are unclear, but according to the Taipei City Market Administration, it has a history dating back to at least 1971. 
Despite being called a night market, Shuangcheng Street Market also operates during the day. Additionally, there is a rotation of stalls between day and night (8 AM - 4 PM, and then 5 PM - Midnight) offering a different experience depending on the time of day, although some stalls operate continuously.
While Shuang Cheng Street Night Market mainly consists of food stalls, it is connected to the Qingguang Market (晴光市場) shopping area which is covered and sells mainly clothing items.
The night market is popular with both locals and foreigners and is especially busy on weekends and holidays.
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Hours:
Roughly 4 PM to 11 PM every day. 

Price:
Free

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How to get there:
By Car/Scooter: From Minquan East Road, the night market to the north of Zhongshan MRT Station. There is limited 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: The market is about a 10-minute walk from either Minquan West Road MRT Station or Zhongshan Elementary School MRT Station. 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. 
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Map:
Please see below:

 

Our Journey:

I have been to Shuangcheng Night Market twice. It is a nice mix of traditional market and night market in one. The small size means there will be less walking and it is easier to see what food options there area. However, seating can be limited especially on a crowded day. Overall, you can find most any Taiwanese snack here and I recommend going if you are in the area. 

View from the night market from across the street. It is not very big, only about 10 meters wide and 70 meters long. 

There is a little break from about 4 PM - 5 PM where they are switching out the stalls, although some stalls run all day. 

At this time of day, there was still a lot of open area. 

However it appears this Mala hot chicken stall is open all day. 

A small noodle stand with limited seating. 

Vietnamese Pho stand. 

More empty tables at a less busy time. 

Squid soup stall. 

Seafood porridge for sale. 

Spring onion pancake stall. 

Thai milk tea and jellied tofu.

Sweet potato balls.

Korean noodles. 

Japanese octopus balls. 

Full view of the night market in the middle of high rises. 

Here you can see the entrance to Qingguang Market which is covered. 

As I mentioned before, mostly clothing items are sold in here. 

More clothes for sale. 

Jellied tofu stand inside Qingguang Market. 

Socks for sale. 

Necklaces and bracelets for sale. 

Shoes for sale.

Wheel cake stand. 

Another view inside the covered market. 

Slippers for sale. 

There is also a bazaar in the corner here. 

Mattresses for sale. 

Another noodle shop. 

Braised goods stall. 

More clothes for sale. 

View at the end of the tunnel. 

There is also a flower and garden shop at the entrance here. 

A few blocks away, you can also check out ​Jingfu Temple (景福宮).

You are right in the middle of the city here, so there is lots to explore. 

There is also a huge Military Police Command (國防部憲兵指揮部) compound nearby.

You can see more photos in the gallery 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. ​

Check out our Taipei Night Market guide here. 

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

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