[The
Result of Classical and Traditional Evolution]
Jaoho Street Night Market, located behind Sungshan Train
Station, is the culmination of Taipei City's night market
evolution. Dubbed in the sameyear as the
Huaxi Street Night Market, the Jaoho Street Night Market
has been constantly improving on itself the past 16
years. The entrance of this night market sits on a street
full of traditional flavor between Section 4 of Bateh
Road and Street. With the nearby Sung-shan Matzu Temple
(built in 1753) providing cultural warmth, the preservation
of tradition will be reflected in its celebration of
its 250th Anniversary.
[A
View of Stars, Sky, and the City]
Situated between the water and the mountains, one needs
only to stand at night on the 5th floor of the Sungshan
Matzu Temple to watch the stars and the moon cast its
glow over the Sungshan District. The flashing lights
on the highway in the reflected waters of the Keelung
River provide a constantly moving picture to lose oneself
in. Furthermore, the view of the Jaoho Street Night
Market in all its traditional and modern glory reminds
one of its cultural importance.
[A
Warm Shopping Experience]
Stretching over half a kilometer, Jaoho Street Night
Market is home to over 700 street vendors. Open from
5 in the afternoon to around midnight, Jaoho Street
Night Market plays host to people looking to shop and
eat traditional Taiwanese products, as well as a variety
of cultural performances every so often. The experience
of walking under the night sky, lit only by the stars
and the street lanterns, provides a warm comforting
feeling not commonly associated with shopping.
[A
Combination of Traditional Tastes and Technique]
Every visitor to Taiwan leaves with an impression from
its foods. Whether it be the Stinky Tofu, the pan-fried
oysters with egg, spring rolls, Dragon Hair Candy, Beef
Noodle Soup, or just the tea, it is rare that one doesn't
find something interesting. Besides the foods, the street
vendors selling a mix of religious Buddhist figurines,
traditional Chinese musical instruments, cell phone
accessories, compact discs, along with the traditional
vendors displaying their Chinese calligraphy art and
Chinese puppet shows provides an atmosphere few people
get to experience.
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