The Shilin Night Market is a night market in the Shilin
District of Taipei, Taiwan, and is often considered to be the largest and most
famous night market in the city.
The night market encompasses two distinct sections sharing a
symbiotic relationship: a section formerly housed in the old Shilin Market
building, containing mostly food vendors and small eateries; and the
surrounding businesses and shops selling other nonfood items.
The night market is located near the former location of a
wharf on the Keelung River (Traditional Chinese: 基隆;
Hànyǔ Pīnyīn: Jīlóng). Agricultural produce from farms in Shilin being shipped
to other ports such as Banka and Dadaocheng would typically be sold in this
area.
The daytime Shilin Market was formally established in this
area in 1909, and the market was inaugurated in 1913. With the influx of
customers, many new businesses and food vendors began to establish themselves
in the area and the Shilin Night Market was born.
Shilin Night Market has since become the largest and most
well-known night market in Taiwan, especially with regards to food, and is a
favorite focal point for Taipei's night life among residents and visitors
alike.
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