A Food Tour of Myanmar Street in Zhonghe, New Taipei City

Myanmar Street (Mandarin: 緬甸街) goes by many names. Myanmar Street is derived from the country’s official name today, while many still prefer the Southeast Asian nation’s former name, calling it “Burma Street”. The actual street in Zhonghe, a crowded district of New Taipei City, is called Huaxin Street (華新街). The New Taipei City government officially …

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The 5 Best Night Markets in Taipei (+ 12 Smaller Ones!)

Best Taipei night markets

Taipei’s night markets offer the quintessential eating experience in Taiwan and are one of the best things to do in Taipei at night. In many ways, they are the embodiment of Taiwanese popular culture. Snacking and walking is truly a national pastime in this food-obsessed country! What mostly started as small collections of food stalls …

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