This guide will cover all essential information about Ningxia Night Market in Taipei City. Shredded chicken on rice from Fang Jia (方家雞肉飯) is the most amazing food here. Keep reading to learn more.
I want to share my experience at Ningxia Night Market to help you determine whether it’s worth visiting.
What to Eat
Ningxia night market has many food you should try like:
| Food | Restaurant/Stand | Restaurant Chinese Name | Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shredded Chicken on Rice | Fang Jia | 方家雞肉飯 | 103, Taipei City, Datong District, Ningxia Rd, 060攤位 |
| Oyster Omelet | Lai Ji | 賴雞蛋蚵仔煎 | No. 198之22號, Minsheng W Rd, Datong District, Taipei City, 103 |
| Mochi | Lin Zhen | 林振櫂燒麻糬 | 103, Taipei City, Datong District, Ningxia Rd, 97號攤位 |
| Spicy Stinky Tofu | Lin Ji | 林記麻辣臭豆腐 | 103, Taipei City, Datong District, Ningxia Rd, 70號寧夏夜市攤位 |
| Fried Taro Ball | Liu Yu Zi | 劉芋仔蛋黃芋餅 | 103, Taipei City, Datong District, Ningxia Rd, 091攤位 |
| Sugarcane juice | Lian Beverage Shop | 蓮飲料吧 | 103, Taipei City, Datong District, Ningxia Rd, 001攤位 |
| Papaya Milk | Tong Nian | 童年木瓜牛奶 | 103, Taipei City, Datong District, Ningxia Rd, 114號攤位 |
| Oyster Mushrooms | Nowhere specific | NA | NA |
| Tofu Pudding | Go Za Vi Toufa | 冰霖古早味豆花 | No. 210號, Minsheng W Rd, Datong District, Taipei City, 103 |
Is there anything to do other than eat food?
Yeah. You could do the following:
- Play carnival-style night market games
- Buy cheap clothing
- Play gashapons or claw machines
- Buy other random trinkets or accessories
You aren’t going to find many (if any) souvenirs at Ningxia Night Market. As with most other Taiwanese markets. You may discover souvenir stores with trinkets, but I wouldn’t recommend those. Unless you want a keychain or magnet.
How to Get There
Take the Taipei Metro Red Line to Shuanglian Station (雙連站) and leave the building from Exit 1. Head west toward Minsheng West Road (民生西路), and the market will appear in front of you.
Or take one of the Taipei City buses to Minsheng Chongqing Rd. Intersection station. You’ll need to walk for around 5 minutes from there to reach Ningxia. Honestly, you’re better off taking the MRT.
More Night Markets in Taipei
Shuangcheng and Yansan night markets are the closest markets to Ningxia. The former doesn’t have anything special; while the latter has great cabbage rice. Yansan is also adjacent to the Tamsui River, which gives you a chance to walk off the calories along the riverside.
Things to Do Nearby
Here’s what to do near Ningxia Night Market:
| Attraction | Walking Time | To-Do |
|---|---|---|
| Dadaocheng Pier | 14 min. | Have drinks & gaze at the river |
| Dihua Street | 8 min. | Historical old street |
| Xiahai City God Temple | 8 min. | Religious site built in 1856 |
| Taipei Museum of Contemporary Art | 10 min. | Contemporary art museum |
| Wenchang Temple | 11 min. | Religious site |
| FunLock | 15 min. | Escape room |
Dadaocheng Pier is along the Tamsui River and provides access to cycling trails and various parks.
Ningxia’s History
Ningxia was a park during the Empire of Japan’s occupation, with a handful of street food stalls. However, World War 2 forced the government to turn the park into a water storage facility. Throughout a blurred history, the park caught on fire.
At some point after WW2, the Taipei City Government rebuilt the market after realizing its success pre-WW2. Ever since, food stalls have appeared and attracted tourists.
Important Information
| Hours | 5:00 PM—1:00 AM |
| Number of Stalls | 200+ |
| Closest Rail Station | Shuanglian Station (Red Line) |
| Opening Date* | 60+ years old |
| City Located | Taipei City |
| Address | 103, Taipei City, Datong District, Ningxia Rd, 寧夏夜市 |
| Chinese Name | 寧夏夜市 |