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Dongdamen Night Market

A place to eat in Hualien City, Hualien and Taroko, budget-friendly ($) and worth about 1.5 hours. Best time to go: Evening.

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Dongdamen Night Market in Hualien City, Hualien and Taroko
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Why go

Large night market with an Indigenous food section serving grilled meats and millet wine.

It is one of 8 curated places we feature in Hualien and Taroko, alongside 4 outdoor spots, 1 place to eat and 1 sight. 2 more of our picks sit within 1 km in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Gongzheng Baozi and Hualien Cultural and Creative Industries Park.

Type
Food
Neighborhood
Hualien City
Price
$
Time needed
1.5 hr
Best time
Evening

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Hualien and Taroko, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Gongzheng Baozi

    Round-the-clock steamed bun shop famous for small pork buns and dumplings.

    Food · 0.5 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Hualien Cultural and Creative Industries Park

    Converted winery buildings with craft shops, galleries and cafes.

    Shopping · 0.7 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Pine Garden

    Japanese-era military building in a pine grove overlooking Hualien port.

    Sight · 1.1 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Qixingtan Beach

    Crescent pebble beach with mountain views north of Hualien city.

    Outdoors · 7.8 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Liyu Lake

    Mountain-ringed lake with cycling paths and pedal boats south of the city.

    Outdoors · 11 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Taroko Gorge

    Marble canyon carved by the Liwu River; only some sections and trails have reopened since 2024.

    Outdoors · 21 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Dongdamen Night Market is a stop on our Taipei, Jiufen & Taroko route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Hualien and Taroko

Dongdamen Night Market is our only food pick in Hualien and Taroko; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Hualien and Taroko guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Hualien and Taroko run from 21°C in January to 30°C in July; August is usually the wettest month. For Dongdamen Night Market itself, we suggest: Evening.

Modelled monthly averages for Hualien and Taroko from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Hualien and Taroko weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Dongdamen Night Market, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
No. 50號, Zhongshan Rd, Minzhu Village, Hualien City, Hualien County, Taiwan 970
Coordinates
23.97359, 121.61089
Destination
Hualien and Taroko, Taiwan

Dongdamen Night Market: quick answers

How much time do you need at Dongdamen Night Market?

Plan on about 1.5 hours at Dongdamen Night Market. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Dongdamen Night Market?

Our pick: Evening. Insider tip: Look for the Aboriginal street section for local dishes.

Where is Dongdamen Night Market?

Dongdamen Night Market is at No. 50號, Zhongshan Rd, Minzhu Village, Hualien City, Hualien County, Taiwan 970. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Dongdamen Night Market?

Dongdamen Night Market appears on Taipei, Jiufen & Taroko, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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