Huaxi Street Night Market

"Huaxi Street Tourist Night Market is located in Wanhua District, one of the oldest areas of Taipei steeped in history with lanterns, old-fashioned tiles and a nearby temple. Marked by its traditional archway and just minutes away from the famous Longshan Temple, Huaxi Street Tourist Night Market is known for its mountain produce, seafood and local snacks. Many people also remember this night market for its snake and turtle meat shops." - Hsieh Ming Ling

"As well as minced pork and pickled cucumber in broth, try their steamed rice with ‘black gold’ pork sauce." - Michelin Inspector

"Take a Shot of Snake Blood in Snake Alley The Huaxi Night Market ((華西街觀光夜市), also known as 'Snake Alley' is famous for selling various snake-based goods such as medicine, soup, and wine. It's best known, however, for the shots of snake blood that one can take. Pictured, from left to right, are snake blood (mixed with liquor), snake bile, and snake venom 'antidote'. Of course, there are plenty of other traditional Taiwanese dishes available for the less adventurous. If you'd like to see somebody actually drink the snake blood shot, you need not visit Taipei. Just check out the video that Kevin Wu (who provided the photo) posted on his blog ."