Tonghua (or Linjiang) Night Market is a street food market in Taipei City. It’s not that big, but is home to over 200 food stalls and plenty of random shops. Keep reading to learn whether it’s worth visiting.
I’ve visited Tonghua market many times and want to help you determine whether it’s worth visiting. So I put together a bunch of information.
Quick Facts About Linjiang Street Tonghua Night Market
| Hours | Daily: 6:00 PM–12:00 AM |
| Number of Stalls | 200+ |
| Closest Rail Station | Xinyi Anhe: Taipei MRT Red Line |
| Opening Date | 1979: technically |
| Residing City | Taipei City |
| Address | Linjiang St, Da’an District, Taipei City, Taiwan 106 |
| Chinese Name/s | 通化夜市 (Tōnghuà Yèshì) or臨江夜市 (Línjiāng yèshì) |
Foods to Try at Tonghua Night Market
Linjiang street night market has many top-tier food stands you should try like:
| Food | Restaurant/Stand | Restaurant Chinese Name | Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yu Pin Yuan Iced & Hot Tangyuan | Yu Pin Yuan Iced & Hot Tangyuan | 御品元冰火湯圓 | No. 31, Alley 50, Lane 39, Tonghua St, Da’an District, Taipei City, 106 |
| Stinky Tofu | Tien Hsiang | 天香臭豆腐 | No. 19-1, Linjiang Street, Da’an District, Taipei City, Taiwan 106 |
| Oyster omelet | Nowhere specific | NA | NA |
| Soy milk | Nowhere specific | NA | NA |
| Braised cow stomach | Liang Chi Lu Wei | 梁記滷味 | No. 33號, Alley 50, Lane 39, Tonghua St, Da’an District, Taipei City, 106 |
| Stir fried dishes | Lo Chi Hsiao Chao | 駱記小炒 | No. 27號, Alley 50, Lane 39, Tonghua St, Da’an District, Taipei City, 106 |
| Stinky Tofu | Yīkǒu jīn sū chòu dòufu | 一口金酥臭豆腐 | No. 81號, Linjiang St, Da’an District, Taipei City, 106 |
Michelin recommended the stinky tofu, tangyuan, braised cow stomach, and stir fried dish restaurants in their Michelin Bib Gourmand guide in 2019 [1]. Meaning, they’re selected by judges and are judged as having good food at reasonable prices.
Tonghua isn’t that big. I was a tad bit disappointed, yet relieved, after venturing through the market. The former because there weren’t too many options. And the latter because I wasn’t overwhelmed by food stalls.
If you’re bored, you’ll find plenty of shops in the area. And massage parlors. I went to get a massage and felt super relaxed afterward. Which is when I went into the night market to snag a snack.
In case you’re curious, I went to 指舞春秋足體養生會館-通化會館 全身按摩/腳底按摩 Massage. Or Dancing Finger Massage for short. Here’s the address: No. 19-2號, Tonghua St, Da’an District, Taipei City, 106.
The staff does speak English, but only accepts cash.
How to Get to Linjiang Street Night Market
Take one of the following Taipei MRT routes:
- Brown Line: get off at Liuzhangli Station
- Exit the station, turn left, & walk down the street
- Cross the road & turn right onto Keelung road
- An 8-10 minute walk will lead you to the market
- Red Line: get off at Xinyi Anhe Station & leave from Exit 3
- Walk straight until teaching Tonghua Street
- Turn right & continue walking until reaching the market
Rent a YouBike and ride it to the night market. There’s a YouBike station at the Guangfu South and Keelung roads intersection.
Or take the bus to Xinyi Tonghua or San Hsing Primary School stations. You’ll find 10 or more buses going to these stops. But I advise against taking the bus. In my experience, the bus drivers like the gas pedal a bit too much.
Nearby Attractions to Tonghua Night Market
Here’s a list of nearby attractions to Linjiang Night Market:
| Attraction | Walking Time | To Do |
|---|---|---|
| Taipei 101 | 17 min. | Observatory, shopping center, & more |
| Taipei International Convention Center | 13 min. | Check for events |
| Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall | 20 min. | A memorial for Taiwan’s “father” |
| Xinyi Shopping Center | 21 min. | High-end shopping center |
Xinyi Breeze and Taipei 101 are a bit of a walk. But you could cut that walking time in half. Board the MRT at Xinyi Anhe Station and depart at Taipei 101 World Trade Center Station.
If you’re up for a night hike, you could ride the metro to Xiangshan Station and make your way up Xiangshan Mountain.
I wouldn’t recommend taking the MRT to Sun Yat-sen, though. Because you’d need to take the Blue Line to get there. Renting a YouBike, hailing a taxi, or taking an Uber are likely your best options. But not the most cost efficient.
You could spend an entire day at the Xinyi Shopping Center. It has plenty of shops, a movie theater, an arcade, and various restaurants.
If you really want to visit Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, you could venture to the opposite side of the shopping center to Taipei City Hall station. It’s a pleasant walk and will give you access to all the attractions along the Taipei Metro Blue Line.
Tonghua Night Market History
Linjiang doesn’t have the deepest history, but here’s a timeline:
- 1964: an area that was rice paddies
- 1965: the ROC military built a military dependents’ village to serve as housing for soldiers
- 1979: an asphalt road laid in the area became Tonghua Street Night Market
- 2001: name changed from “Tonghua Night Market” to “Linjiang Night Market”
There isn’t much to Linjiang Market otherwise. It’s a street food market that gave birth to various stalls that landed in Michelin’s recommended stands in Taipei. I’d say that’s exceptional given the night market’s size.
Places to Stay Near Tonghua Night Market
Pacific Business Hotel
11F, No. 495, Guangfu South Road, Xinyi District, 11074 Taipei, Taiwan
Close to Taipei 101, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, Xinyi Shopping District, & other tourist attractions.
Tonghua Night Market Photos
