Taipei
Food crawl in Yansan night market
Local Food & Drink Tastings • 3 hours
5.0
(8)
Food crawl in Yansan night market
Low-key dining, youyu geng, a taste of the real Taipei and not a tourist in sight.
What makes this experience special
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
What to know before you go
Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.
3 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested
What’s included
Private and personalised experience
3 hours with a Host
6 - 8 tastings of different street foods
Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)
Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
What’s not included
Additional food and drinks
Tickets to any attractions
Transportation costs
Gratuities (optional)
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.
How your day could unfold
A flexible, unscripted experience designed entirely around your interests. Your host will adapt the day based on what excites you mostWhat 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!
1. Select a date
2. Select start time
3. Tailor your experience
Answer a few quick questions to help your host craft the perfect day tailored to you.
1. What’s your preferred hosting style?
2. How would you like the pace of your day?
3. What’s your walking comfort level?
4. Are you celebrating something special?
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What travelers think of this experience
Tanis
Apr 2025
Green was a knowledgeable foodie and led us to the best stalls for delicious local food. We learned about the culture while enjoying savory and sweet treats. He went out of his way to find food we liked.
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Nicholas
Oct 2024
Green was a good tour guide. We wanted more of a food tour, but were happy to visit Ximen district which is very dynamic and exciting.
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Nicholas
Oct 2024
Great experience. Green was very nice and answered all our questions.
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Nancy
Feb 2024
We loved the food tour at the night markets. We visited two markets - one smaller and one larger. It was a great way to get a sense of the culture and taste amazing food. Our guide Charlotte was great - she took us to the best food stalls, provided background on the places and food, and made the tour fun and relaxed. She was flexible to accommodate our interests and very generous with her time. We definitely recommend this tour!
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Laura
Nov 2023
Cindy was great! Super knowledgeable. I was also still struggling with a lot of jet lag, and she was very flexible in adapting the tour to what I could handle.
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Vicki
Mar 2023
It was a fabulous tour, including some local attractions and culture plus some local food. Do note, when booking a tour, we were only given a food tour as an option - no sight seeing options were available.
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