Rueifong Night Market
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Total retail floor area | 3,000 m2 | |
Rueifong Night Market (
Overview
The night market occupies an area of nearly 3,000 m2 and has a nearly 20-year history. It used to be presented in disorder by the streetside
Historical Development
Rueifong night market has a nearly 20-year history. The market was not located at where it is now at first. It has grown gradually into the current plaza from the neighboring street vendors and shops in order to centralize the business. With the influx of customers, many new businesses and food vendors began to position themselves in the area and the current Rueifong Night Market was established. The present location does increase the managerial efficiency and effectiveness. In addition, it also reduces the traffic and time barrier for those who are interested in shopping or dining at the market. This night market has thrived since then and has become another favorite Kaohsiung night life option among residents and visitors.
Multiple vendors fill the market each night. The night market tends to attract people to come for a gathering where they will surely have a good time, since it comprises all the "beer and skittles". You can find late-night snacks, entertainment, and shopping. Tourists can also bargain with locals for handicrafts, clothing, shoes, and accessories. A lot of students love to try out the mini toy crane machine and other games of chance when they visit the night market as well. At the night market, people can experience the traditional carnival games such as balloon shooting, net fish, shooting marbles, darts, and a collection of mini games. Due to the popularity, it has developed a lively climate here, which is always full and packed. Especially during the weekends, the crowds seem to be able to fill the entire market - a sign of its popularity and success.
Because of the geographical location, the groups of visit Rueifong are mainly students and office workers. The night market is next to the high school, and it is relaxing and refreshing for those who have been working hard for a whole day. Thus, the market serves a wide variety of food or goods due to the range of visitors. Many people regard Ruifeng’s delicacies (Xiaochi 小吃) as restaurant dishes with lower costs and excellent taste. For many, Rueifong xiaochi keeps them coming back again and again.
Most famous foods
Rueifong Night Market has its own unique xiaochi foods available, and some of the xiaochi vendors have even been open for the past 20 years. For example,
See also
- List of night markets in Taiwan
- Liuhe Night Market
References
- ^ "Ruifeng Night Market, Kaohsiung". inspirock. Retrieved 30 November 2016.
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