Are carnival-style games still available in Taiwanese night markets?
In Show them the door: Taiwan's netizens ashamed of loutish tourists, there's mention of a Taiwanese night market game:
The doors, with their paper panels punched through, resembled a popular night market game in which players punch out panels on a grid of small boxes to win a prize behind.
Are carnival-style games still available in Taiwanese night markets? I'm especially interested in anything more "traditional" or specific to Taiwan, such as the game described.
I went to the Shilin night market (described as the most "touristy" of them), and I don't think I saw carnival-style games.
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The answer is yes, and here are my sources:
Night Markets in Taiwan on Wikipedia:
Carnival-style games are typically available to play for the price of a few coins. The night market in Tamsui is especially well known for featuring traditional carnival games such as balloon shooting, net fish, shooting marbles, and an assortment of mini games that could only have otherwise been seen many years ago.
Now, that may have been edited, because almost word for word on FormosaTravel they state the same, but about a different market. Presumably it's true for both.
In addition, carnival-style games are typically available to play for the price of a few coins. The night market in Dan-shui especially features some traditional carnival games. Such as balloon shooting, net fish, shooting marbles and many mini games.
Finally, an article on AspirantSG, entitled Carnival Of Food & Games At Wusheng Night Market ???? Tainan features Wusheng Night Market, and has plenty of photos as evidence of games.
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What can I buy in Taiwan night market?
Other famous snacks include butter crabs, eel stew and Taiwanese tempura. Because Keelung is a port city, fresh seafood is another feature of the night market.Why are night markets so popular in Taiwan?
The reason why night markets in Taiwan are so popular is because it offers EVERYTHING under the sun \u2013 not just food and shopping.How many night markets are there in Taiwan?
This Wikipedia list of night markets in Taiwan mentions 30 in the greater Taipei area (Taipei City, New Taipei City, and Keelung), around 70 night markets in Taiwan, and there are actually many more that are not listed.Where are the night markets in Taiwan?
North Taiwan Night Markets- Keelung Night Market. ...
- Shilin Night Market. ...
- Raohe Street Night Market. ...
- Huaxi Night Market. ...
- Linjiang Street Night Market. ...
- Ningxia Night Market. ...
- Fengjia Night Market. ...
- Wenhua Night Market.
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