Taipei by Night 2026: Night Markets, Jiufen & EasyCard

Taipei is easy at night: the MRT is fast, the night markets sit near stations and the city feels safe after dark. First-timers usually struggle with three things: picking the right market, paying in a cash-first street-food culture, and reaching Jiufen at dusk instead of in the midday crush. This guide covers all three, with official hours, real NT$ prices and the 2026 MICHELIN Bib Gourmand list (published July 14, 2026).

What's inside

• Taipei at a glance: districts, MRT lines and their night markets, a quick-start box, and money tips
• Getting around: what the EasyCard covers, where to buy it, Apple Wallet and Apple Pay, top-up and refunds, EasyCard vs iPASS, metro passes, YouBike, the Airport MRT, and taxis at night
• 7 night markets ranked: Raohe, Ningxia, Shilin, Linjiang, Nanjichang, Huaxi Street and Gongguan, with stations, official hours, closed days and a "which market tonight?" decision guide
• What to eat and how to pay: a must-try checklist with Chinese characters and pinyin, 2026 Bib Gourmand stalls by market, how to order, a nightly budget, vegetarian, vegan and halal options, and choosing a safe stall
• Survival tips for holidays, cash and the mistakes that waste evenings
• Jiufen day trip: bus routes, times and fares, lanterns at dusk, tea houses, day trip vs overnight, and a Shifen sky-lantern add-on on the Pingxi line
• 4-day itinerary with a night market every evening, swaps for 3 or 5 days, and where to stay
• Printable quick reference: markets, hours and stations on one page

Who it's for

First-time visitors to Taipei who want to eat well at night markets, ride the MRT with confidence and see Jiufen without the crowds.

Format: Instant PDF download, 29 pages. Prices and hours are approximate as of October 2026.