While most people are asleep late at night, Taiwan's nightlife quietly begins — whether you're someone who gets more energetic as the night goes on or someone who stays awake due to insomnia, Taiwan at night might just be more captivating for you! In the following content, we will introduce several activities suitable for nighttime. Who says travel has to happen during the day? Even in the middle of the night, you can enjoy a variety of entertainment.
Grab a Coffee at a Late-Night Café
Most cafés close in the afternoon, with some extending until dinner time. However, there are a few cafés catering to night owls, staying open until midnight or even the early hours of the morning, providing a space for those who want to enjoy the quiet of the night. For instance, Liberbox Coffee stays open until midnight, and Sugar Man Cafe operates until 4 AM. These cafés not only offer drinks and desserts but sometimes also serve meals like dumplings or brunch to satisfy late-night hunger.
Sugar Man Cafe ( source )
Liberbox Coffee
Enjoy Music at a Bar
When it comes to nighttime activities, grabbing a drink and chatting is one of the basics. But if you’re not a fan of loud music, dining at a gastro bar is a good option. Located in the National Theater at Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, Theater Trattoria offers a wide range of drinks and fine dining, along with live jazz performances from Wednesday to Sunday, providing both auditory and culinary pleasure. Additionally, the Michelin-starred Longtail is a favorite among food lovers, offering creative cuisine and drinks — perfect for those wanting to enjoy a slow, leisurely meal.
Theater Trattoria has live jazz performances every Friday and Saturday night.
Experience Shrimp Fishing
Have you ever gone shrimp fishing? One of Taiwan's unique activities involves gathering around a shrimp pond with friends, chatting, drinking, and fishing. The shrimp you catch can be cooked right on-site and served as a delicious side dish with drinks. Enjoying good food and laughter with friends — there’s nothing better. The best part? Most shrimp fishing venues are open 24 hours, so you can have fun until dawn!
Many shrimp fishing venues are open 24 hours. ( source )
Enjoy the Night View of Yangmingshan
To enjoy Taipei’s night view, aside from catching the Taipei 101 observation deck before 7 PM, another classic spot is Yangmingshan! As you drive up Yangde Boulevard, you can see the twinkling lights of Taipei blending with the stars. Popular spots for enjoying the view include the rear of Chinese Culture University, Baiyun Villa, and Zhuzihu Observation Deck. For a broader view, head to Qingtian Gang. If you don’t want to just admire the view, there are also many scenic restaurants on Yangmingshan like THE TOPwhere you can enjoy a meal while taking in the scenery.
THE TOP ( source )
Satisfy Your Hunger with Taiwan’s Late-Night Snacks
Feeling hungry late at night? Taiwan’s late-night food culture is rich, and you can find everything from beef noodles, hotpot, braised pork rice, to egg pancakes! In Taipei, “Taipei.midnight.beefnoodles” stays open until 4 AM, often drawing long lines even late at night. Yaxiang Stone Huoguo is also open until 4 AM, offering a self-serve dining experience where you can take as much as you want without worrying about finishing it all by yourself. Besides full meals, Taiwan has many soy milk and porridge shops (known as congee eateries) that operate until the early hours. Whether you want a bowl of hot soy milk paired with an egg pancake and various Chinese snacks, or white porridge served with a variety of side dishes, you’ll be able to find it in the middle of the night.
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Yaxiang Stone Huoguo
Whether you can’t sleep, feel hungry, want some alone time, or want to hang out with friends, Taiwan’s nighttime activities can meet your needs. The next time you plan a trip to Taiwan, be sure to save some energy to fully experience Taiwan’s nightlife. You’ll discover a whole new side of Taiwan.
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