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.
Quick Facts: Ningxia Night Market
| 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 |
Ningxia Night Market Restaurant Map
What to Eat at Ningxia Night Market
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 to Ningxia Night Market
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
| Night Market | Best Food To Try | Chinese Name |
|---|---|---|
| Dalong Night Market | NA | 大龍街夜市 |
| Gongguan Night Market | Taiwanese Hamburger | 公館夜市 |
| Guangzhou Street Night Market | Fried marlin cakes | 廣州街夜市 |
| Huaxi Street Night Market (Snake Alley) | Steamed minced pork with pickles in broth | 華西街觀光夜市 |
| Jingmei Night Market | Tofu pudding | 景美夜市 |
| Liaoning Street Night Market | Boiled squid | 遼寧街夜市 |
| Nanjichang Night Market | Sesame Oil Chicken | 南機場夜市 |
| Ningxia Night Market | Shredded Chicken on the Rice | 寧夏夜市 |
| Raohe Street Night Market | Black pepper bun & mochi | 饒河街觀光夜市 |
| Shida Night Market | Fried chicken | 師大路夜市 |
| Shilin Night Market | Giant sausages | 士林夜市 |
| Shipai Night Market | NA | 石牌夜市 |
| Shuangcheng Street Night Market | NA | 雙成街夜市 |
| Tonghua Street Night market | Stinky tofu & tangyuan | 通化街夜市 |
| Yansan Night Market | Cabbage rice | 延三夜市 |
| Ximending Night Market | Ice cream @ the Snow King | NA |
| 737 Night Market | Soup dumplings | 737夜市 |
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 Ningxia Night Market
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.
Hotels Near Ningxia Night Market
Star Hostel Taipei Main Station
No. 28號, Section 2, Chengde Rd, Datong District, Taipei City, 103
Excellent location that’s close to tourist attractions like Dadaocheng, Ningxia Night Market, & Dihua Street
We Come Hostel
10343, Taipei City, Datong District, Gangu St, 26號2 F
Affordable & access to shuttle service
T.O. Hotel
103, Taipei City, Datong District, Huayin St, 50號4F
Saves money & close access to tourist attractions
Ning Xia No. 2 Inn
No. 2, Ningxia Rd, Datong District, Taipei City, 103
Excellent location that’s close to tourist attractions like Dadaocheng, Ningxia Night Market, & Dihua Street
Caesar Park Hotel Taipei
100, Taipei City, Zhongzheng District, 忠孝西路一段38號
Amazing view of Taipei City
Ningxia Night Market Market 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.
