Taiwan's Popular Places: Ruifeng Night Market (Gushan District, Kaohsiung City)

Ruifeng Night Market is a popular night market in Gushan District, Kaohsiung🔥🍢

Ruifeng Night Market is located at the intersection of Yucheng Road and Nanping Road in Gushan District, Kaohsiung City, near the Kaohsiung Arena shopping district. It's very conveniently located, with the nearest MRT station being the Red Line's Arena Station (R14), about a five-minute walk from Exit 1. The night market is open Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 6:30 PM to 1:00 AM. It's especially popular on weekends, with long lines at many stalls, making it a vital part of Kaohsiung's nightlife. 🌙🏙️

Ruifeng Night Market Style and Characteristics

Ruifeng Night Market blends tradition and innovation, boasting numerous stalls and a diverse food selection, particularly renowned for its fried foods, charcoal grills, small hot pots, and creative desserts. They also support a variety of payment methods, with some stalls accepting electronic payments for convenience. Besides delicious food, the night market also boasts game stalls and small markets, perfect for a fun get-together with friends or families. 🎉🦐

Must-try food recommendations

  • Devil’s Chicken Steak : Crispy fried skin, juicy meat, spicy flavor, unforgettable once you try it.

  • Ruifeng 4-in-1 Drink : A combination of aiyu, lemon, kumquat and tapioca pearls, a must-have for refreshing and cooling off.

  • Lazy Shrimp : plump and delicious, with a variety of flavors to choose from, fresh, sweet and chewy.

  • Charcoal grilled skewers : grilled over charcoal, full of aroma, with a wide range of meat and seafood.

  • Cheesy potatoes : baked to a rich and cheesy texture, a super popular sweet and savory snack.

  • Golden Left and Right Leg Chicken : crispy skin, tender and juicy meat.

  • Salt-steamed river shrimp : fresh and sweet original flavor, you can taste the freshness of the harbor.

Editor's sharing and tips

  • Ruifeng Night Market is packed with people during holidays, so it is recommended to arrive early to get a good seat. It is best to start shopping around 6:30.

  • Take the MRT to the Arena Station, which is short and convenient, saving you the trouble of driving and looking for a seat.

  • The snack portions are flexible, so everyone can share and try a few different flavors.

  • Remember to bring cash as some stalls only accept cash payments.

  • The walking route is comfortable and the atmosphere at night is cheerful, perfect for a leisurely stroll and a leisurely meal.

Ruifeng Night Market is definitely the most vibrant place in Kaohsiung and a great place to discover authentic Southern Taiwanese snacks. Whether you're a foodie, traveling with family, or gathering with friends, you'll find a unique surprise for your taste buds here! 🎈🍗

We've created a guide for you to explore Ruifeng Night Market from the entrance, eat all the signature snacks, and savor the vibrant nightlife of Kaohsiung at your leisure!


Ruifeng Night Market Food Guide

Starting point: Yucheng Road entrance

Enter the night market from the intersection of Yucheng Road and Nanping Road, first feel the atmosphere and look at the night market signs hung with snow-white lanterns. The atmosphere is first-class.

First stop: Devil's Chicken Steak/Golden Left and Right Legs

  • Once you enter the night market, try the popular Devil’s Chicken Steak. It is crispy, juicy, spicy and refreshing, hot and appetizing.

  • Try the golden left and right leg chicken, which is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with sweet meat.

Second stop: lazy shrimp and charcoal grilled skewers area

  • Slowly walk to the lazy shrimp stall, the shrimp are fresh, tender and delicious.

  • Then try the charcoal grilled skewers, which have all kinds of seafood and meat skewers. The aroma of the skewers slowly burned with long charcoal is quite delicious.

Stop 3: Cheese, Potatoes and Desserts

  • Choose a seat and try the cheese potato, a baked potato wrapped in rich cheese, a great dessert after the meal.

  • Take a leisurely stroll through the dessert stalls and enjoy a cool, thirst-quenching drink.

Fourth stop: Walking around the night market

  • Play the mini game stalls along the street market, digest your food and enjoy the laid-back atmosphere.

  • You can walk to the snack stall next door and try the authentic salt-steamed shrimp.

End point: Night market exit

Stroll slowly to the exit, buy some souvenirs or drinks to take away, and perfectly end your night market food tour.


Editor's Tips

  • It is recommended to start at around 18:30 and test the signboard before the peak hours.

  • Try to share the food with friends to diversify the flavors and make the taste richer.

  • Bring enough cash for quick and easy payment.

  • Comfortable shoes are a must, and walking slowly will make your journey more enjoyable.

This route guarantees you'll savor all the classic snacks and authentic local flavors at Ruifeng Night Market—a truly unique experience for both checking in and savoring the local flavors!

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