Tainan Garden Night Market

I liked how the overall night market layout works where you have concentrated area for food, games and etc. Good to go early to ensure you have place for dine in. We tried their local Tainan noodles and of course the oyster omelette. What I like about Taiwanese food is they always find ways to include vegetables to make it a balanced meal. This market is different from Shilin night market is due to the variety of local cuisine and not the same items at every store. We had fun playing games too. Childhood games that will bring back memories for locals.

Tainan Garden Night Market – A Must-Visit Local Gem! 🌟🌙 We had the pleasure of visiting the Tainan Garden Night Market last weekend during our stay in Tainan — and what an experience it was! This bustling market truly captures the spirit of Taiwan’s vibrant street food culture. The variety of food stalls was incredible — from juicy grilled meats and fresh seafood to bubble tea and Taiwanese snacks, there was something for every craving. Everything we tried was delicious, and the best part? The prices were surprisingly affordable, making it easy to indulge without guilt. Beyond the food, the market also had plenty of stalls selling clothes, accessories, gadgets, and quirky souvenirs. It was fun just walking through the lanes, soaking in the lively atmosphere and energy of the crowd. Yes, it was crowded — but that’s part of the charm! The buzz of locals and tourists enjoying the night made it feel like a true cultural experience. Highly recommended if you're visiting Tainan and want a taste of authentic Taiwan. Go hungry, bring some cash, and get ready for a night full of flavor and fun!

A must go place in Tainan. Loud, busy, and impossible to miss. I liked the open space, the general cheerfulness, the cheap and great food options. They also sell stuff for the house. I liked everything except the "coffin bread".

Recommended. One of the largest outdoor markets in Taiwan. Not many repeat stalls apart from games. Lots of classics like Taiwan fried chicken, stinky tofu, bubble tea, steamed fish and oysters, shallot pancake, sausage and noodles.

This was such a big local market with tons of food stalls—so many delicious local eats everywhere you look! I had so much fun walking around and tasting different dishes. It’s a bit of a shame that most of the stalls are focused on takeaway rather than dine-in, but still totally worth it. My favorite was a spicy salad stall that had this amazing boiled chicken dish—I’m not exactly sure what it’s called, but it was absolutely delicious and totally hit the spot!

Garden Night Market is easily one of the best night markets in all of Taiwan and is a must visit when you're in Tainan. We made it a priority to stop by during our one night in Tainan and were not disappointed. This outdoor, open air market is full of street food vendors lined up in aisles, along with areas for children's games. The food options here really stood out. As a vegan, I was surprised at how much more I could find here than other night markets. I had some incredible fried stinky tofu as well as some famous sweet potato bites, and watching the mastermind's behind these prepare the food was such a treat. There were also plenty of drinks to be had such as fruit juices to wash everything down. Some vendors will have dedicated seating areas for you if you purchase their food. For vegans, look out for vegetarian items and ask to make sure there are no eggs or dairy in your items. After having been to a few in Taipei and Kaohsiung, there's no competition that the best food and vibes are here in Tainan. Please come visit and make sure to not leave hungry because there are so many options.

This is probably the top two, largest night market in the city, with Wusheng being larger. The difference is temporal. Being open on both Saturdays and Sundays, while Wusheng is open on Fridays and Saturdays gives Tainan Garden the monopoly for Sundays and the vendors know it, the crowds flow and the aisles are thick with hungry customers. If it's Sunday, there's no better place to be then right here, though I would consider the variety of foods here to be less than Wusheng and Xiaobei night markets. In general though the nigh markets are scattered throughout the city. It's the vendors that hop from neighborhood to neighborhood, to meet local demand.

Thursday, Saturday and Sundays only. Had a great time and did fun activities at the shops. Played games and ate local food. Even the shops were good and at reasonable prices. Definitely a must go.