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Taiwan Night Market

Day 351: September 13, 2025 – Hualien, Taiwan



The Dongdamen Night Market in Hualien, Taiwan is equal parts carnival, food fest, garage sale, and party. It opens at 6 PM and runs until midnight. Hundreds of stalls sell everything you could possibly need. Squid and octopus were two popular items on the menu.

Making octopus balls
Octopus balls
Grilled squid
Children playing with live turtles and fish
Stinky Tofu: this would make a great name for a band
3 responses to “Taiwan Night Market”
  1. Yum! Stinky tofu! Mine is “preserved tofu” but I think it’s the same thing, and not quite as stinky. Granted, I don’t get mine off the street…

  2. Debbie Wallace Avatar
    Debbie Wallace

    Octopus Balls???
    Stinky Tofu?
    Wow!!! What an experience!
    Lots of color!!!!
    So loving your journey! Thank you.

  3. Donna Kruszewska Avatar
    Donna Kruszewska

    Great free entertainment for all the senses.