Place to eat: Tong Hua Night Market / Lin Jiang Night Market, Taipei, Taiwan

About this place:

Taiwan is an island by the Pacific Ocean. Each morning the seafood and produce vendors would gather fresh product from local fishermen and farmers who went out that early morning. The traditional market opens as early as 5am. Taiwanese typical families would still prefer this traditional type of market since its items are fresher and the prices are cheaper than the supermarket's.

It is often seen during the Chinese New Year, artists sell their holiday calligraphy on the streets. The traditional market would be the best place for them during this time because each household is buying large amount of food, supplies, as well as decoration. This young artist is in fact handicapped with no fingers. but his work is sensational, and his stand has the most customers than any others.

Each evening, the Traditional Market turns to be a Night Market when all grocery vendor finished their sale for the day. Night market consists of various eateries and shops for household goods. Food are authentic and small portion, makes it a good place for friends or small family to have a light dinner or just to hang out. During Chinese New Year, Lanterns are lit, make the place even more welcoming.