The Raohe Street Night Market () is a night market in Songshan District,

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Architecture

It is located on Raohe Street and is about 600 meters long.

Ciyou Temple Ciyou Temple () is a prominent Chinese temple in Songshan District, Taipei, Taiwan. The temple is dedicated to the Goddess Matsu. Raohe Street Night Market was located next to this temple as the temple has been a prominent landmark in the are ...

(松山慈祐宮) which was founded in 1753 is one of the prominent landmark in the area, the temple is located at the east end of the night market.

Features

The first section of the market, located near the entrance, features cart vendors selling many kinds of goods, such as daily essentials, toys, traditional artifacts, and street food. The second section sells many kinds of physical goods, such as flower bouquets, precious stones, and folk art. The third section is where most of the food stalls are located. Many types of Taiwanese cuisine, drinks and cut up fruits are found here. There is a small rest area with seats on both sides of the market.

Transportation

The night market is accessible within walking 100m (350ft) north of Exit 5 of the

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of the

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Around the market

Songshan Ciyou Temple (next to the market) Rainbow Bridge (200m to the northwest) Songshan Market (250m to the southwest) Wufenpu Shopping District (600m to the south) Nansong Market (750m to the west) Yongchun Market (900m to the south) Yongji Market (900m to the southwest)

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