The Kaisyuan Night Market (simplified Chinese: 凯旋观光夜市; traditional Chinese: 凱旋觀光夜市; Hanyu Pinyin: Kǎixuán Guānguāng Yèshì; Tongyong Pinyin: Kǎisyuán Guanguang Yèshìh) is a night market in Cianjhen District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Together with the adjacent Jin-Zuan Night Market, they form the largest night market in Taiwan.

Kaisyuan Night Market
凱旋觀光夜市
LocationCianjhen, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Coordinates22°35′57.0″N 120°19′15.9″E / 22.599167°N 120.321083°E / 22.599167; 120.321083
Opening date29 July 2013
Environmentnight market
Number of tenants1,000 vendors and stalls
Total retail floor area46,000 m2

History

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The night market was opened on 29 July 2013.

Architecture

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The night market covers an area of 46,000m2 and consists of around 1,000 vendors and stalls.[1][2]

Features

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The market contains stalls selling items such as food, beer, clothes, and souvenirs. There are many places for children to play, such as playgrounds and swings.[3]

Transportation

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The night market is accessible by the free shuttle bus or by walking about 600 meters (200 feet) northeast from Exit 2 of the Kaisyuan Station of Kaohsiung MRT. The market is located directly across the road from the Kaisyuan Rueitian light rail station.

Opening Hours

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The night market is open from 5PM until midnight, from Thursday to Sunday.[4]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Tsai, Leon. "Kaisyuan Night Market". TravelKing. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
  2. ^ "Night Markets". Kaohsiung Travel. Retrieved 10 January 2022.
  3. ^ "The Best Kaohsiung Night Markets – 3 Markets To Visit!". The Wandering Quinn. 10 June 2020. Retrieved 15 July 2022.
  4. ^ "The Best Kaohsiung Night Markets – 3 Markets To Visit!". The Wandering Quinn. 10 June 2020. Retrieved 15 July 2022.