Join Gabriel Morris as he takes you on a journey through the bustling night market street scene in Kaohsiung, the third largest city in Taiwan. This vibrant and lively market offers a glimpse into the local culture and cuisine, with a plethora of food vendors, arts and crafts stalls, and more.
As you watch the video, you’ll be immersed in the sights and sounds of the night market, with Gabriel showcasing the various street foods, traditional snacks, and unique souvenirs that the market has to offer. The lively atmosphere and colorful displays will make you feel like you’re right there in the heart of the action.
Gabriel, a budget traveler and outdoor enthusiast, uses his DJI Osmo Action and Sony RX100 VI cameras to capture the essence of the night market. With an eye for detail and a passion for exploration, he brings the experience to life through his lens.
So sit back, relax, and enjoy the sights and sounds of the night market street scene in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. And if you’re looking for some good music for your own videos, be sure to check out Epidemic Sound for a free 30-day trial. And don’t forget to support Gabriel’s channel on Patreon or leave a tip to receive his ebooks for free. Happy exploring!
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Video “The Night Market Street Scene in Kaohsiung, Taiwan” was uploaded on 02/23/2025. Watch all the latest Videos by Gabriel Traveler on Gretopia
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Okay! Aquatic turtles! Love 'em!
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Furries!😂😂
You might have joined the Taiwan Lantern Festival procession? The Lantern Festival is a widespread Chinese one, after Chinese New Year. But people dressed as foxes (sometimes carrying lanterns) seems to be more a Japanese thing (kitsune)?
Hi Gabriel, from what I researched online, the lanterns pertain to a festival Chinese Lantern Festival is on the 15th day of the first Chinese lunar month (always between February 4 and March 6). In 2025, the Chinese Lantern Festival will fall on February 12. The GoPro night lighting is fantastic, but it lacks good sound quality it just isn't robust enough. I know that in these markets you should be seeing crickets and scorpions as a snack meal, which to me doesn't sound too appetizing.
Morning Gabe! See ya soon pal.
Also that chicken dinner didn’t look like anything to be upset over about missing.
You walked into a ferbie gathering! Have fun….stay protected.
Thank You Gabriel 🙂💙👍Safe Travels 👍
Both cameras were good
What a night life 😊❤ thank you, Gabriel.
Bravo
Hello Gabriel 😊
Did you have a few pieces of granola and maybe some cream or possibly a banana for breakfast?
All while telling us this sounding outta breath and taking deep breaths?
Taiwan has best authentic Chinese foods.Chinese foods in USA are all fake, taste not really good as you get in Taiwan
The Night Market reminded me of Thai markets.
The food you got the first night looks to be Taiwanese-style Japanese food. They sometimes have dishes with cold chicken, and you may just not be used to it. I wouldn't exactly call it "Taiwanese food", though. Try some beef noodle soup and Xiaolongbao (soup dumplings) for something more authentic. 雞排(fried chicken cutlets) at the night market is also a good choice.
Mr Gabe Traveler, please do not film these strange fuzzy people or the puppets like you did yesterday. Very strange and creepy.
The "chicken" meat could have been dog or horse meat… although horse meat is far more rare in this Region than dog. Dog meat still being consumed commercially purchased via open air / wet markets.
Would be interesting to travel into that zone (not the tourist street food zones but where the locals shop) to see all that's the current norm being openly sold. You'll just need to ignore the "this Westerner must be lost" looks you'll likely get. Some vendors (like the ones with dogs caged up) may actually purposely ignore you not wanting you to film so do keep the camera on the down low if you decide to venture into 1 of the "where the locals shop" zones.
You always provide so much inspiration, Gabriel. Makes me want to come check out Taiwan 🙂
Scallion pancake is Taiwanese I think
6:29 is Pani Puri or Gol Guppa, big in India and Pakistan!
Those enchiladas looked solid. Just needed some tortilla chips for that guac
Epic night market! 👍
You are in Taiwan and sought out Mexican. I'm beginning to question your life choices.😂 I took the niece and nephew to Japan, and they wanted to go to Universal Studios and eat pasta and pizza.😡 It was pretty good, but there's so much better food.😂
Big 👍 for Mexican Food! I had decent Mexican Food in Kyoto and Osaka. I was happy. Good Mexican food for Japan.
Those round ball Indian food item is called Pani Puri also known puchka, pakodi, phulki, patashi, gup-chup or golgappa in some parts of India. It's very famous and extremely popular Indian fast food found across India, Pakistan and Nepal. Those crispy balls are called Puri. They are stuffed with Potatoes and Chickpeas mushed together with spices. The stuffed Puri is then dipped into a spicy and sour Pani which is mainly made with fresh Mint, Corriander, Green Chilli paste and Tamrind Pani. Pani as you know is water. Take the stuffed Puri and dip it into the spicy water till the puri is filled. Then immediately put the entire Pani Puri into your mouth. In one go. The street seller will make your Pani as spicy, sweet or sour as you like. Advisory, don't try it on the streets of India. Unless you can stomach it, as the Pani is very, very dodgy. Best to try it in a resturant. In India a plate of 6 or 8 will cost you less then $1 if you eat it on the street. Resturants will charge you a lot more.
Looks like theyre still going pretty heavy on the mask
Those round things on the Indian menu were Pani Puri. Try them, they're good, and a popular street food. I stayed in a hotel in Nepal that had a little snack place just next to it that sold nothing but Pani Puri!
Bro it was Pani Puri with chickpeas
If you go to Zhengzhou in central China, a real off-the-beaten-track megacity that I once lived in and have very fond memories of, I'll donate $200.
Isn't there weird lifestyle stuff that goes on with the costume folks?
I live in northern Taiwan, and I did search for the event. FurryTeaParty is the name of the party. The event has become a significant cultural celebration that brings together furry culture enthusiasts while also promoting tourism and cultural exchange in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.