Food Trip in Zi Qiang Night Market 自强夜市

I've been here in Taiwan for almost 2 yrs. but I never yet gone far to taste their different delicacies. Stir fry was the most familiar technique for Taiwanese/Chinese food neither meat or vegetables.

Night Market ( 夜市 : Yèshì ) are well known here in Taiwan and it's one of the place where you can  try different kind of Taiwan food and drinks.

Zi Qiang Night Market ( 自強夜市 : Zìqiáng yèshì) was one of the most popular night market in Hualien County, Taiwan. 

Let's check it out...

There are many skewered food stall but actually this foods are deeply fried. There are skewered tofu, squid, bell pepper, mushroom,chicken and etc. Before,I was confused the first time I bought because all I thought it will be grilled..innocent me. Well, I need to experienced such thing to adapt their culture,right guys?

Another food that are common to them are steamed buns. But if you want more delicious you can buy this  steamed bun with fillings inside. There are different fillings and it depends on what do you want to eat. But for me, the best was pork fillings, vegetables which include the cabbage, rice noodle and egg. Regular steamed bun will be estimated cost about 12TWD per piece.

And guys don't miss this food (picture below) it was stinky tofu. Though it has stinky smell, once you taste it I'm sure you will love it. This estimated cost about 50 TWD per serving.

If you want rice there are also a lot of rice food stalls especially noodle stalls. Estimated cost is around 60 TWD to 100 TWD depends on the dish. Estimated cost for noodles is around 35 TWD to 60 TWD depends on what kind of noodle.

There are also fresh sea foods but make sure you bring more money. It will costs you a lot...LOL

The most common drinks was red tea, black tea or green tea and of course sweet juices that are freshly made with fruits and other delicious beverages.

Good for pasalubong, a tagalog term for "take home" food or things.

made in peanut,sesame seed and many more..

I also spotted this... Chopstick! This will be a good souvenir for those tourist who will make a visit this night market since it was also visualized food in night market. This chopstick cost about 100 TWD for 3 pairs and 60 TWD with beautiful cloth packing.

Zi Qiang Night Market was just 10 to 15 mins. away from Hualien Station. The opening was around 5pm to 12 midnight.

Any query you can just call this service.
Tel. service from Hualien Tourist Service Network: +886 38 322141
Location: Intersection of Zi qiang Rd. and Heping Rd., Ji'an Township, Hualien County, TW.

Note: Prices may vary from other store.

Lotus Farm Plaza in Ji'an Township

JI' AN TOWNSHIP has many scattered views which you can take a clicks on your camera. Mostly are scattered  farms that gives a good site into your eyes. Ji'an Township is second place inhabitants in Hualien County, Taiwan. This township has mountainsides, seashores, and a wide alluvial plain which farmers planted a wide variety of vegetables.It is famous because of the natural landscape of green mountains, crystal clear water and big blue skies which produce a truly peaceful and pastoral scene. Ji' an Township has it's own tourists attractions. One of the most visited place was the Lotus Farm or they named it as Hualien Lotus Farm Plaza.

Bright Color..love it!

Visiting this place was very relaxing. There is a hut with long bench which visitors can enjoy seeing the Lilies swaying in the breeze. This farm present a carefree and leisurely atmosphere along with the warmth welcome from the owner who gives a free Lotus tea. It is my first time to visit this place and actually it was my first time to take a sip of a Lotus Tea. The taste was good it is a little sweet coming from the lotus flower.

Lotus tea for free^^

When we get there I can see a group of family sitting in the bench and chatting while enjoying the lotus tea. But most of the visitors are old group of people and I enjoyed watching them seeing and hearing their laughter. The Lotus that has a big leafy green was amazed me most. It was most likely the same big as the big pan and maybe it can carry a newly born baby.

Big leaves as the sized of a big pan

Indeed I have a great day discovering the nature. Many things in this world are wonderful, so appreciate what they can give with us.

Warning: A lot of photos of myself with the views.