Chiayi Wenhua Road Night Market

Chiayi Wenhua Road Night Market (嘉義文化路夜市) is the most bustling night market in Chiayi, offering local delicacies that you can only find in Chiayi. A must-try is the ""Penshui Turkey Rice,"" ""A'an Rice Cake,"" ""Yuxiangwu,"" and ""A'e Douhua."" The night market operates 24 hours, so whenever you feel hungry, you can step into the night market and savor the authentic street food.

Yuxiangwu is known for serving the best grapefruit green tea in Taiwan. However, the most famous and cannot be missed dish is the ""Lin, Cong-ming Fish Head in Casserole."" The fish, caught from Zengwen Reservoir, is deep-fried and seasoned with Shacha sauce before being cooked in a flavorful broth with various vegetables. The rich and delicious taste of this dish is unforgettable.

Another unique feature of this night market is its transformation throughout the day. During the day, you'll find clothing stores and fruit stands, while sweetmeat shops open in the afternoon. As night falls, small eateries take over, staying open until the early morning when breakfast joints start operating."\