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![[Illustrative] Kerou Stone Hotpot Chiayi Xingjia 2nd Gen](/api/images/entities/chiayi-c-tw-e192fa922ca0/hero.webp)
Illustrative Ke-rou Stone Pot Chiayi (Xing-jia 2nd-generation branch) at No. 504 Xing-ye West Road, Chiayi West District, is a hotpot shop built around a self-serve all-you-can-eat bar. Nearly a hundred ingredients include vegetables, hotpot items, rice and noodles, sauces, slushies, and ice cream for guests to mix and match. Set meals start at NT$398, average spend around NT$511, with a NT$30 per-table cleaning fee added. Hours run from noon to 2 a.m., great for late-night gatherings. The space is roomy with convenient parking, popular with locals and tourists alike.
![[Illustrative] Kerou Stone Pot Chiayi Xingjia](/api/images/entities/chiayi-tw-e192fa922ca0/hero.webp)
Illustrative Ke Rou Stone Pot's Xing-jia second-gen branch at No. 504 Xing-ye West Road, West District, runs a hot pot buffet stocked with nearly 100 ingredients - meats, vegetables, sauces, rice and noodles, and desserts - sourced fresh and varied. Broths lean on sesame oil and Brazil mushroom bases, suiting fans of自助 pots. Hours stretch from midday to 2 a.m., with set meals starting at NT$398 and an average check of about NT$511. The roomy interior and easy parking make it a solid pick for group dinners or late-night feasts.
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![[Illustrative] Aiguo Night Market](/api/images/entities/pingtung-tw-68aa4d140775/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Aiguo Night Market
Aiguo Night Market on Aiguo Road in Chaozhou Township, Pingtung County is a laid-back local night market popular with residents and visiting diners. The stalls lean toward Taiwanese comfort food, ranging from crispy salty fried chicken and oyster omelets to creative desserts, and shoppers can sample a broad sweep of Chaozhou's regional flavors in a single walk. Vendors typically open from evening into the late night, drawing crowds who come to eat, chat, and unwind after dark, and the atmosphere feels more like a neighborhood hangout than a tourist-oriented market.
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![[Illustrative] Xinyuan Night Market](/api/images/entities/pingtung-tw-b0e6d4777584/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Xinyuan Night Market
Xinyuan Night Market in Xinyuan Township, Pingtung County opens only on Thursdays but draws steady crowds thanks to its broad selection of street food. Signature stalls serve braised pork rice, old-school misua, crispy fried chicken, and a popular Shantou-style hotpot focused on beef, with generous toppings and friendly prices. Snack options such as handmade mochi and shaved ice round out the lineup, so visitors can enjoy a full meal and dessert without leaving the lanes. The single-evening schedule makes Thursday nights especially busy, turning the market into a small weekly food festival for the township.
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![[Illustrative] Xindong Night Market](/api/images/entities/pingtung-tw-4640cf6a111f/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Xindong Night Market
Xindong Night Market on Xindong Road in Xinyuan Township, Pingtung County opens every Tuesday evening, drawing both locals and visitors who come to browse its compact lanes of food stalls and lifestyle vendors. Information about the market is sparse, but visitors consistently describe a lively neighborhood atmosphere and a varied selection of Taiwanese snacks, from grilled and fried items to noodle and dessert stalls. The weekly Tuesday slot makes it a predictable stop for residents of Xinyuan and the surrounding villages, who treat it as a low-key evening out rather than a tourist destination.
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![[Illustrative] Donggang Night Market](/api/images/entities/pingtung-tw-c4c66b0de6ce/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Donggang Night Market
Donggang Night Market on Changchun 1st Road in Donggang Township, Pingtung County opens every Wednesday and Saturday, stretching roughly 600 meters with more than a hundred vendors. The market leans into the township's identity as a fishing port, with fresh sashimi, seafood soups, and local rice cake dishes sitting alongside Taiwanese classics such as salty fried chicken, fried squid, and shaved ice. Most stalls are run by Donggang families, giving the lanes an old-school, neighborhood feel, and the combination of seafood quality and market energy makes it one of the most authentic ways to taste Donggang's coastal cuisine.
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![[Illustrative] Linbian Night Market](/api/images/entities/pingtung-tw-2cad09bcc3bb/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Linbian Night Market
Linbian Night Market on Zhonglin Road in Linbian Township, Pingtung County opens only on Fridays, but the lineup keeps local residents and visitors coming back. Stalls include A-Xia-yi's meat-rice cake, swordfish oden, and hand-made ice for dessert, alongside harbor-style fish soup, charcoal-grilled corn, and the cherry duck from Tianyuan Duck Farm. The lanes are neatly arranged so diners can move easily between vendors, and the atmosphere feels lively without being overwhelming. It is a practical Friday-night stop for travelers who want to taste authentic Taiwanese snacks while also experiencing small-town Pingtung nightlife.
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![[Illustrative] Chaozhou Night Market](/api/images/entities/pingtung-tw-46e7f98c8ff9/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Chaozhou Night Market
Chaozhou Night Market on Zhongzhou Road in Chaozhou Township, Pingtung County gathers every Monday and Friday evening and serves as a regular meeting point for residents and visitors in the area. Smaller than the major tourist night markets, it concentrates on local snacks and a row of everyday-goods stalls, giving the lanes a community atmosphere. Highlights include salty fried chicken, Chaozhou's hot-and-cold ice (a dessert that pairs hot toppings with shaved ice), and traditional noodle dishes. Driving is the easiest way to reach the market, with parking nearby, and the setting suits travelers looking for a quieter, more neighborhood-style taste of Pingtung life.
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