Museum of Contemporary Art, Dihua Street and Ningxia Night Market, Taipei, Taiwan

Sightseeing around Datong district in Taipei.

Museum of Contemporary Art: No. 39, Chang’an W Rd, Datong District, Taipei City, 103
Dihua Street: No. 44號, Section 1, Dihua St, Datong District, Taipei City, 103
Ningxia Night Market: Ningxia Rd, Datong District, Taipei City, 103

MOCA Taipei hosts a wide range of exhibitions featuring contemporary artworks, including paintings, sculptures, installations, video art, and more.

It did not have as many exhibitions as I would have expected from the size of the building.

Panoramic view of the museum building

Out of the museum and walking toward Dihua Street

Entering Dihua Street

It is one of Taipei’s oldest and most well-preserved streets, known for its rich history, traditional architecture, and vibrant atmosphere.

Dihua Street dates back to the Qing Dynasty era, and it has been a center for trade and commerce for centuries. It was originally known as “Centre Street” during the Qing Dynasty.

In the middle of the street is this small Buddhist worship area.

Out from Dihua Street and walking toward the Ningxia Night Market.

Ningxia Night Market is renowned for its delicious street food offerings. Visitors can find a wide variety of Taiwanese and Chinese dishes, including but not limited to oyster omelets, stinky tofu, braised pork rice (lu rou fan), tempura, squid dishes, and various types of dumplings. It’s a great place to sample traditional Taiwanese flavors.

My problem with buying food in the night markets in Taipei is that there are very few sitting areas to eat.  It is either takeaway or eating while standing.

In addition to food stalls, Ningxia Night Market has vendors selling clothing, accessories, and various knick-knacks, making it a great place for shopping as well as dining.