Minzu Night Market
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 View of Minzu Night Market in 2019 | |
| Coordinates | 22°40′11.6″N 120°29′23.6″E / 22.669889°N 120.489889°E |
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| Opening date | circa 1800s |
| Environment | Night Market |
 Interactive map of Minzu Night Market 民族夜市 | |
Minzu Night Market (Chinese: 民族夜市; pinyin: mínzú yèshì; also known as: Pingtung Tourist Night Market) is a tourist night market in Pingtung City, Pingtung County, Taiwan.[1] Although the market is considered a "night market", many vendors also operate during the day. The market is centered around Minzu Road near its intersection with Minquan Road and stretches over 200m long with about 100 stalls.[2]
The Minzu Night Market is one of Pingtung’s oldest entertainment districts. According to Pingtung tourism authorities, it dates back to the Japanese colonial era (late Qing/early Meiji period, circa 1800s).[3] During the Japanese administration, this area had been developed into a leisure market for the local population with regular circus performances, thus it became known as a popular spot for amusement.[3] Post-World War II, the market continued to grow, eventually evolving into the city's main street food "bazaar".[citation needed]
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