Chengzhong Market, Taipei
Chengzhong Market is a busy market located on Wuchang Street in the Zhongzheng District of Taipei. The market has a variety of vendors that sell wares like clothing, shoes, handbags, housewares, toiletries and food items.
The low prices at Chengzhong Market bring in many locals along with tourists. Visitors can expect tight spaces and a large amount of traffic, but it is worthwhile to experience a traditional Taiwanese market with a wide variety of items.
Heading to Chengzhong Market in the evening gives visitors a glimpse of the brilliant lights strung between the street and the lanterns that hang overhead. This is also likely to be the busiest time at Chengzhong Market, so evenings provide ample people watching as well. Conversely, many tourists prefer mornings at the market where they can have a late breakfast while shopping.
Chengzhong Market is open daily between the hours of 10 AM and 8 PM.
The low prices at Chengzhong Market bring in many locals along with tourists. Visitors can expect tight spaces and a large amount of traffic, but it is worthwhile to experience a traditional Taiwanese market with a wide variety of items.
Heading to Chengzhong Market in the evening gives visitors a glimpse of the brilliant lights strung between the street and the lanterns that hang overhead. This is also likely to be the busiest time at Chengzhong Market, so evenings provide ample people watching as well. Conversely, many tourists prefer mornings at the market where they can have a late breakfast while shopping.
Chengzhong Market is open daily between the hours of 10 AM and 8 PM.
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Chengzhong Market on Map
Sight Name: Chengzhong Market
Sight Location: Taipei, Taiwan (See walking tours in Taipei)
Sight Type: Shopping
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Sight Location: Taipei, Taiwan (See walking tours in Taipei)
Sight Type: Shopping
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
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