Liuhe Night Market

Attractions / Kaohsiung Charter Tour Attractions

Kaohsiung's Top Night Market × Harbor City Signature Eats × Must-Visit for International Travelers

Next to Metro Formosa Boulevard Station Exit 11 in central Kaohsiung, Liuhe Night Market is Kaohsiung's most representative and internationally known night market. Named "Dagangpu Night Market" since the 1950s, it has over seventy years of history and is one of Kaohsiung's oldest night markets. Each evening, this 350-meter food street becomes a lively pedestrian paradise drawing food lovers from around the world.

Whether you're a first-time visitor or a local revisiting old flavors, Liuhe Night Market is a charming, culturally rich evening food destination.

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Must-Try Signatures × Classic Harbor Flavors in One Stop

Liuhe Night Market gathers longtime local vendors—from fresh seafood, old-school classics, to creative international dishes—every bite is pure Kaohsiung.

Top 10 must-tries:

1. Salt-steamed shrimp: artisan skill that keeps the shrimp's natural sweetness

2. Papaya milk: classic Taiwanese fruit drink, rich and creamy

3. Seafood congee / seafood soup: daily catch from the harbor, sweet broth

4. Tube rice cake (tongzai mi gao): chewy rice cake with braised pork and mushrooms

5. Stinky tofu: crispy outside, tender inside—best with Taiwanese pickles

6. Spanish mackerel thick soup: fried fish in savory gravy—a southern classic

7. Mullet roe / fish skin soup: Kaohsiung harbor delicacies, tender and springy

8. Herbal rib soup: warming tonic broth with traditional herbs

9. Danzi noodles: rich shrimp broth and fragrant minced pork

10. International stalls: Thai pad thai, Korean fried chicken, Hong Kong dim sum, and more

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Market Environment & Features

• Pedestrian zone: Daily 17:00–next day 06:00—no vehicles, stress-free strolling

• Dining areas in the road center, stalls on both sides—smooth flow

• Trash bins and recycling stations for an eco-friendly, tidy, welcoming market

• Won 5 Tourism Bureau poll titles: most popular, greenest, friendliest, most charming, best to explore

Many international visitors make this their first Kaohsiung stop—and backpackers often call it "one of Asia's cleanest night markets."

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Getting There

• Address: Liuhe 2nd Road, Xinxing District, Kaohsiung City (between Zhongshan 1st Rd. and Zili 2nd Rd.)

• Metro: Formosa Boulevard Station Exit 11—1-minute walk

• Hours: Daily 17:00–next day 06:00 (some stalls close earlier)

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Who It's For

• Food lovers: taste Kaohsiung classics in one convenient place

• Families: safe pedestrian zone, lots of affordable choices

• Photo / IG seekers: night lights and vintage stalls make great shots

• International independent travelers: Kaohsiung's signature food culture experience

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Charter Self-Guided Tour × Deep Night Market Culture

Kaohsiung nights offer more than Liuhe! Pair a charter for a city evening food crawl—move easily, no parking worries—from dusk through late-night snacks.

Suggested route:

Lotus Pond sunset ➝ Love River night cruise ➝ Liuhe Night Market dinner ➝ Warehouse No. 2 photos or Dome of Light night shoot

Book a Kaohsiung charter and unlock the city's night charm—taste all of southern Taiwan!

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Liuhe Night Market is more than a food street—it's a condensed portrait of Kaohsiung culture. Old favorites meet new flavors; daily life and tourism blend here. A paradise for eaters and an unmissable memory for every traveler.

Ready for a classic Kaohsiung night market tour? Book a charter now—from city dusk into harbor night—and taste Liuhe's most authentic local flavors and warmth!


 

Benefits of Charter Tours

1. Flexible itinerary, arranged your way

   • Unlike public transport or self-driving, a charter lets you choose sights, stop times, and route order freely.

   • No bus or train schedules—travel on your own terms.
      

2. Professional drivers—no transport worries

   • Drivers who know local roads plan the best routes and avoid traffic and detours.

   • No parking hassles—the driver arranges convenient pick-up and drop-off points.
      

3. Ideal for families, seniors, and groups

   • No dragging luggage or changing vehicles—perfect for trips with children and elders.

   • Multiple vehicle sizes—5-seater, 7-seater, 9-seater—flexible for your group size.
      

4. Comfort and safety for a better trip

   • Your private vehicle stays clean and comfortable throughout the journey.

   • Rest and recharge anytime on the road, without the fatigue of constant transfers.