Lingya/Ziqiang Night Market — Local services in Kaohsiung

Of the four major night markets south of Central Park, this one is by far, my favorite. Compared to Xingzhong, Guanghua and Jhongsiao, this market has the widest variety of foods, including a Japanese, a Cantonese (Hong Kong) style meat vendor, two fresh fruit vendors, including roasted nuts, plus a specialty desert, which always has a queue.

There is also an indoor food court (Lingya Market), with a few small restaurants, slightly more upscale than what I usually encounter (see pic).

Though there is nothing wrong with the other three, as two of them are much bigger with double or triple the vendors, they serve the normal foods available throughout Taiwan, which appeals to the locals' diet (noodles, stews, etc.), which they consume daily. For me, it would be like eating pasta every day, with variables being the ingredients and the soup base.

Lingya/Ziquiang is midsized, running along a single block, east to west, however it also turns south with Fragrant Park anchoring the eastern edge, into a "L" shape and the variety of foods here maybe greater than Liuhe, which is located to the north and a favorite for tourist. Being a little off the beaten path, Lingya/Ziquiang has few foreigners and appears to be the "gourmet" night market for locals.

There are two public bathrooms, one is within the daytime market building, where the fruit vendors are, on the south side of the street, (see video) opposite the parking lot. The other is located within Fragrant Park.

All in all, if one were to visit any of the night markets south of Central Park, this should be...

It is beyond words on how you review a night market in Taiwan. If anything, just get here early so you might be able to find parking if you are traveling by car. There are quite a few parking lots that you can pay a flat fee of 100 NTD which is quite cheap by American standards. Once you are here, just keep an open mind, and try to take in the various sights, sounds, and smells the night market has to offer. Don't just buy the first thing you see. Often there will be other stalls that will offer the same or better item selection (goods or food or drinks) that it is worth your while to look first. It is also worth it to note that you should bring a friend, or two, or three so that you can just buy one item to eat and share amongst yourselves and get a taste sampling going. There is plenty to eat and plenty to try out. Be mindful of what is available as some stalls may not be as sanitary as the others. Otherwise, have a great time and eat, drink, and shop...

I’m pretty sure those of you who are visiting Kaohsiung would’ve marked down either Ruifeng Night Market or Liuhe Night Market as a must-visit spot, but I honestly feel that you can skip both of those night markets and head straight to Ling Ya Night Market if you’re an absolute foodie.

This market is less touristy, there are many eateries and stalls selling mains and less of snacks. Itis a collection of foods stands intersecting Ling Ya Street and Zi Chiang Road. The market is located just south of the Han Shen Department Store and Han Lai Hotel by about a 5-10 minute walk. The market has a selection of stall foods and drinks. It’s also a fruit and vegetable market during the day. Who goes there: locals- Open Daily What to buy: food Price range: low Getting There: A 15 minute walk from the Central Park R9 Red Line MRT station Address: 苓雅二路/Ling...