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Snake Alley (Taipei)
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Snake Alley, located in Taipei's Wanhua District, is a historic night market that dates back to the Japanese colonial era. It gained fame for its snake-based dishes and traditional Chinese medicine shops, where visitors can watch vendors prepare snake blood and bile drinks. The narrow alley is lined with stalls selling exotic foods like snake soup and stir-fried snake meat, alongside more conventional Taiwanese street food. The atmosphere is gritty and authentic, offering a glimpse into Taipei's past.
Don't miss
- Watch vendors skillfully handle live snakes and prepare snake blood cocktails.
- Try snake soup or stir-fried snake meat for a truly local experience.
- Browse traditional medicine shops selling dried herbs and snake-derived remedies.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Snake Alley (Taipei)
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
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