The Second Market

Located at the intersection of Sanmin Road and Taiwan Boulevard Section 1 in Central District, Taichung City, it is a hub for Taichung's culinary delights. Inside the market, the braised pork rice, Ma Yi (a local bitter vegetable soup), mushroom and meat soup, black tea, and noodle stalls are all decades-old vendors. Simply pick a stall and sit down, and you'll be served bowls of food that have been perfected over decades and appreciated by countless gourmands. Here, you can also spot many Taichung foodies satisfying their cravings. While you're strolling and enjoying the food, don't forget to look up at the market's historic roof or the staircases at the street corners.