Top 10 Interesting Facts about FengJia Night Market

fengjia night market taichung 2019. Photo by Chensiyuan on Wikimedia

Top 10 Interesting Facts about FengJia Night Market

Fengjia Night market also called Fengjia Shopping Town, is a night market located in Xitun District, Taichung, Taiwan. The market is located next to Feng Chia University, which  the market is one kilometers around and has a variety of goods and services offered there. 

It was claimed to be the largest night market in Taiwan. It is also one of the largest markets in the world with a host of goods and services offered by traders to their customers. Let’s take a look at some of the top interesting facts about it;

1. The market was established in 1963 along with Feng Chia college 

Fengjia night market was established in 1963, established along with Feng Chia College of Engineering and Business (now Feng Chia University), the rising of the popularity stimulated the business of the nearby residential military dependents’ village.

The market grew from some few stores and stands over the years to be one of the largest markets. The villagers, who together with traders and other customers from across the country got accustomed to its nature and efficiency over the years.

2. It is approximately one kilometer in diameter around Feng Chia University

We revisit Fengjia Night Market, the largest in Taichung and one of the best known in Taiwan. It’s full of amazing delicious things!! Photo by ironypoisoning on Wikimedia

The Fengjia Night Market is one of Taichung’s famous commercial business districts, covering approximately one kilometer in diameter around Feng Chia University and includes Wenhua Rd., Fengjia Rd., and Fuxing Rd.It is also approximately one kilometer from the University. 

In this CBD, you can find delicious snack foods, quality clothes at reasonable prices to express your unique personality, and the trendiest mobile phones at excellent bargain prices.This prices makes it one of the most loved places of visit in Taiwan.

3. Parking space is also one of the best things in the Fengjia Night market

The market also has one of the best parking lots where traders and customers and even visitors can park their vehicles, which makes the market easily accessible. This enormous night market will take you a good few hours to get round and back to your parking space. 

After the Department of Transportation made great efforts to tackle the parking problems, it has become much easier to park your car or motorcycle at the Fengjia Night Market. Now you can enjoy a relaxing visit here without worrying about not finding a parking space.

4. Transportation system to the Fengjia night market is very easy and affordable

Fengjia nightmarket taichung. Photo by Naplee12 on Wikimedia

Transportation to the Fengjia night market is very easy and affordable for both the traders, the customers and visitors. To get to Feng Chia, taking Taiwan’s YouBike rental bikes would be your cheapest option. Be sure that you have an EasyCard or other smart card option to use for paying for your bike rental.

You can also rent a motorbike, take a taxi, or order an Uber to take you anywhere around the market and also access any part of the market. Otherwise, if you also prefer to take the bus, you can take buses 33, 35, or 37 to Fengjia University, which is near the market.

5. There are several big hotels around the Fengjia night market

The fengjia night market is surrounded by some of the biggest hotels and restaurants which offer different services and local foods and delicacies. These hotels include; The evergreen Laurel hotel Taichung, The Howard Prince hotel Taichung, The KUN hotel.

The others also include;The LIN hotel, The MINI HOTELS Fengjia Branch , The Carlton Taichung, The Whoops hotel and The Explore hotel. These are some of the most loved big hotels in the area and they offer some of the best services including luxurious rooms and even swimming pools. 

6.The Fengjia night market also has some of the best foods and snacks

Prepping the Takoyaki at Fengjia Night Market. Photo by george ruiz on Wikimedia

The Fengjia night market also has rich foods and electronics. Apart from it’s a sprawling network of stalls selling electronics, clothing and footwear, all at knock-down prices.The food here is unique and lovely. 

Make sure you come here on an empty belly, as the street food is diverse and delicious – with everything from tasty noodles to sticky barbecued beef, as well as the infamous stinky tofu.One also gets to taste the sweet local foods which can make one a regular customer.

7. It is home to several alleys and lanes 

Fengjia night market is home to several alleys and lanes including being home to Wenhua Night Market, Fengjia Road, Xitun Road, Fuxing Road, Beacon Sun Plaza, not to mention all of the lanes and alleys in between. 

Fengjia night market also has many fashionable boutiques which are located within the maze of alleys, along the main roads, and also located in the higher levels of shopping centers.It is one of the most arranged and beautiful markets in Taiwan. 

8. The Fengjia night market is near several popular attractions 

We revisit Fengjia Night Market, the largest in Taichung and one of the best known in Taiwan. It’s full of amazing delicious things!! Photo by ironypoisoning on Wikimedia

The Fengjia night market is near to several popular attractions in Taiwan. For instance it is only a 32 minute walk, or 9 minute drive, from popular attractions like the National Taichung Theater.When around the theater, you can visit karaoke television (KTV) places, shopping centers, and one of many parks.

For fans of IKEA, the Sweden-based furniture retailer is only a 6-minute drive from the city’s famous theater. This may not seem like an ideal tourist hotspot, but you should visit. While there, try the food, relax on a display chair, and enjoy the air conditioning.

9.There are several types of foods sold in the market

The Fengjia market offers several types of foods from different stores including; Sausages at Da Chang Bao Xiao Chang: this place serves sausages housed in a glutinous rice bun; they’ll also stuff these buns with garlic and pickled vegetables. 

Egg pancakes from Ming Lun Dan Bing, this store has been selling egg crepes (or pancakes) for over 40 years, so they’ve perfected their craft, Stinky Tofu from Yi Xin they sell fried stinky tofu, which means you can try the famous Taiwanese food without having to smell the fermentation. 

Sweet potato balls from Feng Chia while you can find deep-fried potato balls anywhere in the country, Feng Chia’s offer a chewy texture, Stewed pork at Dafeng: they will simmer the pork until the meat melts in your mouth.

10.The market also offers a unique experience

Fengjia Night Market offers a unique experience for you who are visiting Taichung.It’s not difficult to reach. Nor do the vendors charge an arm and a leg for their food. 

The Fengjia night market is open at this time in different days; Sunday : 16:00 – 02:00, Monday : 16:00 – 02:00,Tuesday : 16:00 – 02:00,Wednesday : 16:00 – 02:00, Thursday : 16:00 – 02:00, Friday : 16:00 – 02:00, Saturday : 16:00 – 02:00. 

The market is one of the best visited markets in the world with more than 30,000 people going in.