Food crawl in Yansan night market
Low-key dining, youyu geng, a taste of the real Taipei and not a tourist in sight.
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Experience Overview
Time:
3 hoursWhat to expect:
Fully tailored to your preferencesLanguage:
Hosted in English (Other languages may be requested)Meeting point:
Your hotel/apartment or any other central locationCancellation:
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experienceWhat to bring:
- We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
- Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.
What’s Included:
What’s Excluded:
Key Highlights:
- Visit Taipei’s most authentic night market with your host - there won’t be a tourist in sight
- Taste dishes that you’ll only find at Yansan, like fried noodles, gua bao (steamed sandwiches), youyu geng (a thick, squid soup) and mochi ice
- Samples a few dishes that are recommended by your host. Bravery is rewarded with incredible flavours and textures you may fall in love with!
- Discover staple dishes that are loved by locals who stop off here after work
- Escape the crowds and get a taste of the real Taipei
- Enjoy the no-frills atmosphere and take this opportunity to people-watch or ask your host about their favourite meals
- Get tips and tricks from your host about other authentic night markets to visit
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What you’ll do
You won’t find hordes of tourists at Yansan Night Market, nor will you see elaborate cook-offs with flaming pans or peruse expensive bric-a-brac stalls. No, this market is an authentic, modest local hang-out, which will be perfect for you if you’re keen to get a no-frills feel for Taipei’s food scene.
Let your local Taipei host lead you there, where you’ll sample wonderful delicacies not found anywhere else in the city. Three musts at Yansan Market are fried noodles, gua bao (steamed buns stuffed with pork belly), and mochi ice. Absolutely transcendent stuff!
Absorb the low-key atmosphere as you people-watch, seeing locals pull up on scooters after work to grab a quick bite, or relax on verandas with their friends. Your host will take you to the very best vendors and explain any ingredients you may be unfamiliar with, helping you to get a true taste of local life in Taipei.
From stinky tofu to youyu geng (a thick squid soup), Yansan is about as real as it gets, and being the avid explorer (not tourist) that you are, we know you’ll love it!
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