Are you night owls and prefer to do your shopping after the sun goes down? We have 7 of the most beautiful night markets in the world so you can store till you drop and satisfy your inner night owl at the same time. Start saving already!
7. Talad nud rod fai, thailand
Thailand is a country known for its great night markets, so you can imagine how great talad nud rod fai is! This incredible night market is located in the middle of the hustle and bustle of bangkok and is only open in the evening, hence the name night market… Do you see where we are going with this? You'll find the market behind the esplanade shopping center, where you'll come across dozens of colorful stalls selling amazing street food and discounted goods for tourists and locals alike. You'll also find tons of activities and bars where you and your tripmates can easily spend the whole night getting lost in one of the most incredible night markets in the world. PS: "talad" means market in thai.
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6. Marrakesh night market, morocco
You want to know what it's like to be on the set of indiana jones? Well, enter the night market of marrakech and you will feel like you are in an indiana jones movie. You'll find snakes being charmed, monkeys jumping around, various vendors and the list goes on… The best part? If you love food, over 100 food stalls await you serving only the most delicious moroccan dishes. If you're not sure what to try, we recommend a traditional pastry called 'pastilla'. 'Pastilla' is often filled with chicken and almonds and dusted with a little cinnamon and sugar. The perfect mix of sweet and salty!
5. Zanzibar night market, tanzania
After sunset, the forodhani gardens park in zanzibar city, which looks like an ordinary park, turns into a bustling night market filled with only the best culinary experiences. It completely transforms the environment and the mood. When you come back the next morning, you most likely won't realize you were even here last night. Here you will find many famous dishes of tanzania for you to enjoy. Be sure to try coconut bread, falafel and good old samosas. Pro-tip: if you don't want to pay too much, make sure you have tanzanian shillings with you! Zanzibar's night market is a culinary playground, with all kinds of dishes, so be sure to spend an evening here.
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4. Huaxi street night market, taiwan
Be brave enough to try some really exotic dishes? Forget everything you know about food before you enter, because you will be completely overwhelmed. All the travelers we could make a little bit curious, visit huaxi street night market. It is one of the more internationally known markets and has been around for more than 50 years. You'll stumble across snake venom, deer genitalia, and all sorts of strange things to sample if you dare… Yummy! You will definitely not find another night market like this in the world.
If eating snakes and deer isn't quite to your taste, don't fret, because there are other dishes that will satisfy normal taste buds. One of the signature gourmet restaurants in huaxi street night market, is the "tainan danzai noodle" house. Amazing traditional noodle soup that originated in tainan is served here. So if there's one thing you should eat at the huaxi street night market, it's the tainan danzai noodles. This is truly an incredible night market to experience.
3. Temple street night market, hong kong
As we all know, asia is the destination for night markets. They're integrated into asia's culture, so it's only natural that the majority of the world's most incredible night markets are found here. Next on the list is none other than the temple street night market in the popular tourist hotspot of hong kong. Get a palm reading and find out your future. According to the fortune tellers, I should have found the love of my life 5 years ago, but, well… Guess what still hasn't happened yet? Still a fun experience to try out! You might even meet opera singers when you walk through the market. It's basically the disneyland of asia for adults, the epicenter of entertainment.
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2. Richmond night market, canada
With the largest night market on the north american continent, it's no surprise why richmond made it to the list of the most incredible night markets in the world. The market attracts over a million visitors each year to the site, which spans 18 acres! You'll find the market near the bridgeport canada line station, where you can find a variety of stalls and entertainment. But what makes it so special compared to others? The richmond night market creates a new theme every year! In 2016, the theme was dinosaurs. The whole market was transformed into a "magic dino park" where you could find 18 life-size moving dinosaurs!
1. Saturday night bazaar, india
This is for all our laid back friends who might be getting a little wild tonight! Saturday night bazaar takes place in goa, india. And, as the name suggests, it takes place only on saturdays. This night market has been around since 1999 and you can find all kinds of crafts, jewelry, shoes, clothing, accessories, rugs, souvenirs, etc. Find. And for those who are feeling a bit more daring that night, there are also a lot of tattoo and piercing artists. Not only is it a great place to shop, but it's also a great place to party for anyone looking for a good time!
We hope you all want to discover these night markets now. You can of course just plan your next trip so that you don't miss any of these markets. 😉 if you're not in planning mode yet, be sure to check out joinmytrip to start your next adventure. You'll find like-minded travelers and lots of cool trips at our site. Become part of an already planned trip or simply plan your own.