Pier-2 Night Market sits in Yancheng District, and with the Pier-2 Art Center, KW2 (Zhan Er Ku), the Kaohsiung Music Center, and countless arts events happening nearby, the crowds keep growing every Saturday around dinnertime. If you're visiting Kaohsiung's Yancheng District on a weekend, don't miss it. The market isn't big — you can walk through it quickly — but the stalls rarely repeat and cover a lot of ground, making it a lovely evening stroll to soak up Kaohsiung's relaxed atmosphere.

Unlike Liuhe Night Market or Ruifeng Night Market, Pier-2 Night Market is much smaller in scale, but that means browsing it feels pressure-free while still satisfying all your eating and drinking needs. If you're staying around Yancheng, out-of-town visitors don't necessarily need to trek to Liuhe or Ruifeng — instead, combine this with the Pier-2 area and Sizihwan for a day trip, which actually makes for a smoother itinerary.

One more thing: when it rains, fewer stalls come out to set up. Once during a heavy downpour, only half the vendors showed up — so the weather really makes a big difference in how good this night market is to browse.

Pier-2 Night Market (Yanchengpu Night Market): A Must-Visit on Saturdays in Yancheng

Pier-2 Night Market Area and How to Get There

Pier-2 Night Market sits at the end of Jianguo 4th Road (Google Maps link). The area isn't large — about two blocks long (outlined in red below). It's right next to KW2 (Zhan Er Ku), the Great Harbor Bridge, the Pier-2 Great Lawn, and the Dayi warehouse cluster, all within a 5-minute walk. Even the Kaohsiung Music Center is reachable with a leisurely 20-minute stroll.

If you're taking public transport, both the Hamasen and Penglai Pier-2 light rail stations are a short walk away, and it's about a 10-minute walk from Yanchengpu MRT station. There are also U-bike stations nearby, and scooter parking is easy. Driving is the only tricky option since there aren't many parking lots around — try your luck for a spot on Qixian Road or Gongyuan Road.

Pier-2 Night Market location
▲Pier-2 Night Market covers a small area (outlined in red)
Pier-2 Night Market entrance on Gongyuan Road
▲Pier-2 Night Market entrance on Gongyuan Road

Pier-2 Night Market Stalls (Food & Drinks)

Over 90% of the stalls here are food and drinks — take a look and see which ones catch your eye~

Crepes
▲Crepes
Lu wei braised snacks
▲Lu wei braised snacks (pick your own, sold by weight — between us, I thought it was a bit pricey)
Pearl corn
▲Pearl corn
Chicken leg skewers
▲Chicken leg skewers
Almond tea
▲Almond tea
Grilled fish cake slices and small sausage in large sausage
▲Fish cake slices and small sausage in large sausage — the fish cake is grilled until crispy, highly recommended
Stone-baked pancakes
▲Stone-baked pancakes
Crispy pork ribs
▲Crispy pork ribs
Soup dumplings and potstickers
▲Soup dumplings and potstickers
Boneless soy-poached chicken
▲Boneless soy-poached chicken
Southeast Asian satay
▲Southeast Asian satay
Spring roll ice cream
▲Spring roll ice cream
Sugar-roasted chestnuts
▲Sugar-roasted chestnuts
Old-school slushie float
▲Old-school slushie float
Little Night Market Steak
▲Little Night Market Steak — come early, or the soup will be gone like it was for us
Salt-grilled Taiwan tilapia
▲Salt-grilled Taiwan tilapia
Happiness cold-tossed lu wei
▲Happiness cold-tossed lu wei — decent flavor, also sold by weight
Old-fashioned cold drinks
▲Old-fashioned cold drinks
Diced beef cubes
▲Diced beef cubes
Takoyaki
▲Takoyaki
Sweet potato balls
▲Sweet potato balls
Candied sweet potato
▲Candied sweet potato
Retro snacks
▲Retro snacks
Quail eggs
▲Quail eggs
Grilled skewers
▲Grilled skewers
Okonomiyaki
▲Okonomiyaki
Budget steak
▲Budget steak — come too late and the soup and drinks are gone
Steamed stinky tofu
▲Steamed stinky tofu in shacha sauce — I recommend the mildly spicy version
Crepes
▲Crepes
Andelu Bakery
▲Andelu Bakery (安德蘆) — cheap and generous night market bread
Bite-size ba wan meatballs
▲Bite-size ba wan meatballs
Crispy fried chicken
▲Crispy fried chicken
Salt-grilled tilapia
▲Salt-grilled tilapia
Roast duck wraps
▲Roast duck wraps

Other Stalls at Pier-2 Night Market

There are also some stalls that aren't about food and drink, giving it more of a traditional night market feel.

Kiddie train
▲Kiddie train
Accessories and knick-knacks
▲Accessories and knick-knacks
Kids' drawing activity
▲Kids' drawing activity
Pinball game
▲Pinball game
Mahjong bingo game
▲Mahjong bingo game

Pier-2 Night Market Info

  • Location: No. 57, Jianguo 4th Road, Yancheng District, Kaohsiung 803 (Google Maps link)
  • Hours: Saturdays 17:30~22:30
  • Closures: On rainy or typhoon days, stalls may be reduced or absent

Interested in more things to do in Kaohsiung? Check out Kaohsiung attractions (Chinese)!