Sanzhi Night Market is a small night market in the Sanzhi District of New Taipei that is only open two nights a week. This place is far away from public transportation, so you will likely only see locals, no foreigners or tourists, making it a truly authentic night market experience.
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Historical Background:
Sanzhi Night Market has been established since at least the 1980s. Recently, it has gained popularity for its steak stand, which is known for having abnormally large steaks.
Sanzhi District is known for its beaches and mountains, and has a small population of about 22,000. It is a popular summer day trip destination, but not a popular destination during winter when the cold northern monsoon is blowing constantly.
Hours:
5 PM to Midnight Every Thursday and Saturday.
Price:
Free
Where to stay:
We recommend Fullon Hotel, which has locations in Tamsui and Fulong near the beach (book on Booking.com here, Tripadvisor here, Agoda here, or Hotels.com here).
We have stayed at and recommend Gold Mountain Ranch, which is a horse ranch and glamping destination in Jinshan. You can book a night at Gold Mountain Ranch on Klook here. You can also check out our full blog on the ranch here.
We have also stayed at and recommend Hai Xia Your Home, which is right in front of Fulong Beach (book on Booking.com here, Tripadvisor here, Agoda here, or Hotels.com here).
Activities in Taipei:
There are many activities available to enjoy in Taipei, such as kayaking, canoeing, snorkeling, SUP / paddle boarding, water biking, and more activities, which you can book on Klook here or KKday here.
How to get there:
By Bus: Take Keelung bus from either Tamsui MRT station or Keelung TRA station.
You can also take the yellow and white North Coast Shuttle Bus to Baishawan station. You can purchase a discount EasyCard to use on the MRT and buses from Klook here or KKday here. You can also book an MRT travel pass on Klook here.
By Car/Scooter: Drive on Provincial Highway 2 out of Danshui to the northeast, or out of Keelung to the northwest. The night market is near downtown Sanzhi District 三芝區.
If you are looking for car rentals, you can also search Qeeq here, Klook here, or KKday here. You can also check out our car rental guide here.
Looking for scooter rental in northern Taiwan? You can search on Klook here or KKday here to search for options. You can also check out our scooter rental guide here.
By Bicycle: Cycling is the best way to enjoy Taiwan’s landscapes if you have the time and energy. Looking for bicycle rentals in Taiwan? You can use Taiwan’s many Youbike sharing stations, or search for rentals on KKday here, and search for tours on Klook here. You can also check out our Taiwan cycling guide here. You can also book a cycling tour on TripAdvisor here.
For more information, check out our Taiwan transportation guide here.
Map:
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Our Journey:
I have been to Sanzhi Night Market once. I just happened to run across it one time after visiting Baishanwan Beach nearby. It is definitely a great place to grab a snack after visiting the beach. I was surprised by how many people were there and how big it was, considering how small the population of Sanzhi is. It seems to be a popular spot for the locals.
Most people drove there by scooter or car and parked for free on the side of the road. However, free parking might be far away during busy times.
First view of the night market as we pulled up to it.
Fried squid is front and center here.
You also have octopus balls.
Potato swirls.
Stinky tofu.
Rice blood cake and robin eggs.
Candied fruit.
Fried chicken and related fried goods.
Shishkebab.
Chicken legs.
Braised goods.
Another octopus ball stand.
Large steak stand, which is the most famous stall in this night market.
Night market games.
Steak sit-down eating area.
People waiting for their steaks.
Jellied tofu truck.
Clothes and accessories.
More night market games.
More clothes for sale.
Waffle stand.
Ring-throwing game.
Balloon popping game.
Finally, we had our large portioned steak. It was awesome!
And a corn dog.
And a taro smoothie.
That concludes our tour of the night market. For more places to visit nearby, check out our recommendations below:
Baishawan Beach (New Taipei) 白沙灣 (新北市)
Baishawan is one of the best beaches in northern Taiwan. The sand is white, the water shallow (and warm in the summer), and it is relatively well-kept and clean. Due to its proximity to Taipei, it sees lots of visitors, especially from foreigners. Swimming, sunbathing, surfing, and kite surfing are all popular activities at this beach…(read more)
Shuangwan Bicycle Path 雙灣自行車道
Shuangwan Bicycle path follows a quiet stretch of beach in northern Taiwan. The entire path is flat and only takes about an hour to complete, with a total length of 8KM. However, at low tide, it is full of rocks. There is also a popular bike path that connects it to the sandy beaches of Baishawan and Qianshuiwan…(read more)
Qianshuiwan Beach 淺水灣
Qianshuiwan (aka Qianshui Bay) in Sanzhi District of New Taipei is a popular beach destination, which includes a pristine bike path that goes all the way to Baishawan. There is also a nice sandy beach, pier, and lots of beachside restaurants nearby. It is a great beach destination along the northeast coast of Taiwan. For our full blog on Qianshuiwan, click here.
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