Kaohsiung City has many night markets but none quite like Ruifeng. This traditional food, clothing and accessories market in Kaohsiung City, Taiwan, attracts locals and visitors alike. The popular Ruifeng Night Market operates stalls over several streets and serves the most incredible street food in the city. It’s the ideal place for visitors to pick up souvenirs of their trip and sample delicious Taiwanese dishes.
Ruifeng Night Market can be found on Nanping Road in the Zuoying District of the city. The market opens most days at 5pm and closes at around 2am. It’s the largest of several markets in Kaohsiung City and popular with students from the nearby university. As the market is favoured by locals, clothing and electricals are reasonably priced, and travellers can eat well for very little money. Visitors can browse colourful stalls while enjoying the vibrant atmosphere, as local’s jostle for position at the food carts. Taiwanese snacking delicacies such as Wanguo Steak Teppanyaki, Takoyaki balls, Angel Fried Chicken and Bubble Tea Toast should be on everyone’s list of things to try. There are plenty of seating areas from which to enjoy snacks and drinks and soak up the carnival ambience. The night market gets crowded at weekends, with Taiwanese residents making the trip from outside the city. Younger visitors will also remain entertained at Ruifeng Night Market, as several stalls have fun games and amusements to occupy everyone in the travelling party.
Kaohsiung City Centre is compact and easy to navigate on foot. Ruifeng Night Market can be reached in under 30 minutes from main attractions such as the Dragon and Tiger Pagodas, and Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts. Visitors can also walk from Kaohsiung Arena Station to the market in around 3 minutes.
Ruifeng Night Market has been in operation for over 20 years. It began as a small group of street vendors and shops, but with a huge influx of regional customers it grew into the huge attraction it is today. In addition to the food, drink and clothing on offer, it is also a great public meeting place. The festival atmosphere attracts students from the nearby university, plus an abundance of tourists eager to sample the Taiwanese cuisine.