{"id":6081,"date":"2013-07-26T10:11:22","date_gmt":"2013-07-26T17:11:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.nomadicminds.org\/blogs\/?p=6081"},"modified":"2013-08-23T15:58:49","modified_gmt":"2013-08-23T22:58:49","slug":"taipeis-night-markets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.nomadicminds.org\/blogs\/2013\/07\/taipeis-night-markets\/","title":{"rendered":"Taipei’s Night Markets"},"content":{"rendered":"
The blood and gall bladder of poisonous snakes are known to better one’s manhood and prevent STDs. This night market is actually next to the only legal “red light district” in Taipei many decades ago. They used to slaughter snakes, auction style, and serve the blood and gall bladder in shot glasses (mixed with hard liquor). The winner of the auction would throw down the shot, receive applause from the surrounding crowd, and disappear into the club for his conquest.\n<\/div>\n

If you visit Taipei, do not miss the night markets \u00e5\u00a4\u0153\u00e5\u00b8\u201a (Ye Shi). There are many in any city, just ask the concierge, taxi driver, or anyone on the street, “Is there a night market around here?” The most famous one is in ShiLin \u00e5\u00a3\u00ab\u00e6\u017e\u2014, but, honestly, it has become a bit too touristy for me. Then there is the Snake Alley \u00e8\u008f\u00af\u00e8\u00a5\u00bf\u00e8\u00a1\u2014\u00e3\u20ac\u20acnight market. If you are too lazy to go far, my favorite are the ones at TongHua Street \u00e9\u20ac\u0161\u00e5\u0152\u2013\u00e8\u00a1\u2014\u00e5\u00a4\u0153\u00e5\u00b8\u201a\u00e3\u20ac\u20acand NaoHe Street \u00e9\u00a5\u2019\u00e6\u00b2\u00b3\u00e8\u00a1\u2014\u00e5\u00a4\u0153\u00e5\u00b8\u201a.<\/p>\n

Night Markets are collections of street vendors, most selling foods but many for whatever. Foods are generally priced. Others you can haggle and negotiate. They usually accept only cash. <\/p>\n

Skip dinner, bring your adventurous mood, and grab a friend or two. It is best if someone can interpret for you. The vendors are usually owners and rarely speak English. But many of your fellow adventurers might.
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Do not miss stinky tofu \u00e8\u2021\u00ad\u00e8\u00b1\u2020\u00e8\u2026\u0090, fried oysters\u00e3\u20ac\u20ac\u00e8\u0161\u00b5\u00e4\u00bb\u201d\u00e7\u2026\u017d, and shaved ice\u00e3\u20ac\u20ac\u00e5\u02c6\u00a8\u00e5\u2020\u00b0. Deep fried chicken nuggets \u00e9\u00b9\u00bd\u00e9\u2026\u00a5\u00e9\u203a\u017e\u00e3\u20ac\u20acare very good. The general idea is, “Hmm, what’s this? Never heard of it before. Let’s try it.” The main draw to these night markets will be food, not shopping. Many street vendors peddle whatever, they are usually cheap stuffs or knock-offs. When in doubt, don’t buy. If you feel like it, try haggling a bit.<\/p>\n

At the end of the street, you should expect tired feet and satisfied stomach.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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