Exploring the Unique Delicacies of New Taipei City Sanchong Sanhe Night Market

The entrance of Sanchong Sanhe Night Market.

Escape to New Taipei City for a Culinary Adventure

In contrast, New Taipei City, which surrounds Taipei, remains largely unaffected by the influx of tourists. Here, night markets retain their authentic flavor. With Taipei's efficient MRT system, traveling between the two cities has become quick and convenient. One notable night market is Sanchong Sanhe Night Market（三重三和夜市）, located just a bridge away from Taipei's Datong District.

Sanchong Sanhe Night Market is incredibly bustling.

To reach Sanchong Sanhe Night Market, take the MRT to the Taipei Bridge Station on the Zhonghe-Xinlu Line. After crossing the Tamsui River, it’s just a short walk to the market. Originally called Central Night Market because it is situated on Central North Road, it transforms into a colorful night market around 5 PM, with a retail market operating during the day. On long summer days, you can even enjoy the night market in daylight.

Savoring Local Flavors That Tourists Often Miss

Sanchong Sanhe Night Market is expansive, stretching out from Central North Road and featuring a large number of stalls and shops. Alongside various daily necessities and interesting trinkets, it is a hub for delicious street food, including many longstanding establishments that have been operating for over 30 years, as well as vibrant new food stalls.

Market Kou Papaya Milk Shop , a local favorite, serves a delicious papaya milk made with the renowned Lin Fengying milk brand（林鳳營牛乳）. This unique drink is a flavor that is hard to replicate outside Taiwan.

Market Kou Papaya Milk Shop Papaya milk is local favorite.

Xiao Yang Crispy Intestines（ 小楊脆腸）is another popular spot, famous for its cold marinated dishes displayed in a glass fridge. Everything looks fresh and clean, especially the selection of vegetables, showcasing the irresistible charm of Taiwanese cold dishes. Whether you grab a bag to eat on the go or take it back to your hotel to enjoy with drinks, it's a delightful experience.

Xiao Yang Crispy Intestines showcase the irresistible charm of Taiwanese cold dishes. There is always a long queue in front of Xiao Yang.

Old shops and new shops each have their own unique characteristics

A-Wen Wontons and Savory Dumplings Wonton soup with meatballs

A-Wen Wontons and Savory Dumplings （阿文餛飩鹹湯圓）is a well-known eatery featured on TV, offering only wontons, dumplings, meatballs, and vermicelli, which can be mixed and matched freely. Their most popular dish, the wonton soup, is rich and nostalgic, with flavorful pork-filled dumplings. The meatballs are also top-notch, providing a comforting dining experience overall.

Feng Teppanyaki Noodles（ 峰鐵板炒麵麵包）is a newer establishment that serves Japanese-style stir-fried noodle sandwiches, a satisfying and flavorful option for night market munchies. For dessert, try the Yuan Wei Peanut Roll Ice Cream（ 緣味花生捲冰淇淋）—a quintessentially Taiwanese treat. The vendor shaves peanut candy onto a Mien-style spring roll, adds cilantro (the soul ingredient), and tops it with homemade ice cream. This street snack, also known as "spring roll ice cream", is full of delightful surprises and showcases the rich culinary culture of Taiwan—definitely worth a try!

Feng Teppanyaki Noodles. Japanese-style stir-fried noodle sandwiches. Yuan Wei Peanut Roll Ice Cream.

Overall, Sanhe Tourist Night Market lives up to its name, offering a vibrant, bustling atmosphere filled with diverse flavors. Importantly, the crowd primarily consists of locals rather than foreign tourists, ensuring that the offerings are genuine rather than tailored for outsiders. This market is sure to revive the charm of Taipei's night scene!

Sanchong Sanhe Night Market（三重三和夜市）

Address: ZhōngYāng North Rd., Sanchong Dist., New Taipei City Taiwan, ROC

Website: https://newtaipei.travel/en/attractions/detail/108137#