Food · 6 places
The Night Market Series
Where cities come alive after dark
When the sun goes down, these streets and squares fill with smoke, lanterns and the sound of cooking. Six night markets that show a city at its most sociable.
About this series
A good night market is more than a place to eat. It is a public living room, a shopping street and a stage for local life, all squeezed into a few hours after dark. This series brings together six markets where the evening atmosphere is as memorable as the food.
Taipei appears twice, and for good reason: night markets are an essential part of daily life in Taiwan, and Shilin and Raohe offer quite different experiences. Elsewhere you will find a hawker street in Kuala Lumpur, a vast square in Marrakech, a calm craft market in Luang Prabang and a sprawling bazaar in Chiang Mai.
Go hungry, carry small change and be ready to share tables. Try one thing from several stalls rather than a full meal at one. Follow the queues of local customers, and pay attention to hygiene, especially with water and raw ingredients. Prices, stalls and operating days change, so treat every visit as a small adventure.
Places in this series
Taiwan
Shilin Night Market
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Malaysia
Jalan Alor
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Morocco
Jemaa el-Fnaa
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Laos
Luang Prabang Night Market
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Taiwan
Raohe Night Market
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Thailand
Chiang Mai Night Bazaar
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- 1.Shilin Night MarketTaiwanOctober to April
- 2.Jalan AlorMalaysiaYear-round
- 3.Jemaa el-FnaaMoroccoOctober to April
- 4.Luang Prabang Night MarketLaosNovember to March
- 5.Raohe Night MarketTaiwanOctober to April
- 6.Chiang Mai Night BazaarThailandNovember to February
Seasons are general guidance. Always confirm opening hours, access and schedules with official sources before travelling.
