Tantalising Taiwan
SOURCE : The New Straits TimesBy S. ISTA KYRA
15 January 2013
YUMMY: Perak Press Club members savour every moment of their visit to Taiwan's night markets, which are popular for their delicious local delicacies
IPOH: NIGHT markets are not only common here but also in Taiwan. The Perak Press Club members were amazed with what they saw at the Shihlin night market in Taipei.
Unlike the makeshift stalls under tents in the night markets here, the Taiwanese night markets are either inside buildings or by the roadside with over 500 traders, who operate daily.
Several night markets in Taipei such as the ones in Raohe and Tonghua, are well-known among tourists for their delicious local delicacies.
It was a delightful experience for photographer Thomas Wong, who visited Taichung City's Fengchia and Kaohsiung City's Lioho night markets.
"Most of the shops were full of customers and there were long queues for all-time favourites," said Wong.
"It was remarkable to see the customers, who were willing to wait up to an hour, for their favourite bites," he said.
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| Onion pancakes |
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| Jipai(雞排 Fried Chicken Fillet) |
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| O-A-Zen (蚵仔煎 Oyster Omelet) |
According to Wong, the most sought-after foods, include jumbo chicken steaks, oyster omelet, rice noodles and onion pancakes.
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| Bi-Dai-Bak (米苔目 Thick Rice Noodles) |
"Another interesting food item was the 'Small dog in Big dog'. It is made of roasted glutinous rice and sausage in the shape of an American hot dog," said Wong.
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| Dachang Bao Xiaochang (大腸包小腸 Small Sausage in Big Sausage) |
"It is a scenic town with quaint tea houses and shops selling food, trinkets and souvenirs.
"The view of the ocean and mountains in the surrounding provides excellent photo opportunities," he said.
The Eternal Spring Shrine or Chang Chun Shrine in Taroko National Park, is another awesome tourist attraction.
"It is impressive as the temples are built so close to the natural wonder," he said.
The eight-day trip to Taiwan was from Dec 17 to 24. The group also visited Fo Guang Shan Buddha Memorial Centre in Tashu Village, Kaohsiung County, Jhihben hot springs in Taitung and Taipei City.
