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Largest market in the Southern Hemisphere with night markets feature. Highlights include a deli hall, weekend shopping and night food markets, operating mainly from March to November. Historic since 1878 across 17 acres.
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Known for post-wholesale market culture offering sushi breakfasts, knife shopping, and street food. Open year-round but avoids the New Year period. Houses over 400 shops with rich food culture.
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A UNESCO square famous for its evening transformation featuring snake charmers, food stalls, and juice vendors. Best experienced October to April in the evenings with rich oral heritage and medieval traditions.
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Known for its rotating locations daily, this market is central to African crafts including Maasai beadwork, wood carvings, and Kiondo baskets. Bargaining is essential. Supports over 500 artisan families with vibrant cultural interactions in an informal yet organized setting.
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A vibrant night market culture with different markets operating on different nights. Key highlights include Shilin (biggest), Raohe Street’s street food, Shida’s vintage items, stinky tofu challenge, bubble tea origins, night shopping, temple food stalls, and gaming alleys. Operational year-round but advising caution during typhoon season.
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Food market with 100 vendors showcasing food trends and providing waterfront views. Open April to October on weekends.
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World's largest weekend market featuring 15,000 stalls across 27 sections. Key experiences include section map navigation, coconut ice cream breaks, pet section controversies, art galleries in Section 7, vintage clothing treasure hunts, Thai street food court, plant section jungle, and an evening beer garden. Extends to the JJ Green night market. Best visited November to February in cooler weather with early morning arrival recommended. Organized with BTS/MRT access offering comfortable infrastructure.
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Additional weekend neighborhood markets supplement the famous Grand Bazaar with distinct markets like Besiktas Saturday market, Kadikoy produce market, Ortakoy Sunday crafts, Ferikoy organic market, and Bomonti antique market. Enjoy local breakfast spots and ferry rides between markets. Authentic local prices and atmosphere. Best from April to October, showcasing strong neighborhood character.
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Iconic for fish throwing and as the location of the original Starbucks. Features flower stalls, craft vendors, and buskers along a picturesque waterfront location. Active June to September, busiest on weekends with history since 1907.
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