Need some inspiration for the bucket list? Add these five awesome Asian night markets—you definitely won’t be disappointed.
1: Shilin Night Market, Taipei, Taiwan
The largest and most popular market of its kind in Taiwan, the Shilin Night Market is divided into two sections with more than 500 stalls for you to visit.
Shilin Night Market, via.
2: Chiang Mai Night Bazaar, Thailand
One of the city’s most famous attractions, the Chiang Mai Night Bazaar is open every night from dusk until midnight.
Chiang Mai Night Bazaar, Thailand. Via.
3: Dongdaemun Market, Seoul, South Korea
This market is considered a special tourism zone within the city, and is divided into five zones over 10 blocks, with more than 30,000 shops.
Dongdaemun Market, South Korea. Via.
4: Donghuamen Night Market, Beijing, China
This market is probably best known for its unusual foods—such as fried crickets and centipedes, or lizards on a stick!
Donghuamen Night Market, China.
5: Hanoi Night Market, Vietnam
Relatively new compared to other popular night markets, this one in Hanoi operates only on weekends, but has quickly become a popular tourist destination.
Hanoi Night Market, Vietnam. Via.
Have you visited any Asian night markets? Which ones were your favorites?
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Sarah Stone
As the managing director of Frayed Passport, my goal is to help you build your bucket list, plan your travels, and tell your story. I've been to 20+ countries and five continents so far, lived for years as a full-time digital nomad, and while I'm based in Miami now, I spend one-third of the year traveling to amazing destinations around the world and have worked completely remotely since 2013. If you would like to contribute an article to or partner with Frayed Passport, get in touch with me at sarah@frayedpassport.com!