Yong Le Market

Yong Le Market is an indoor market on Dihua Street in Taipei’s Datong District, with food stalls on the ground floor and textiles and sewing supplies on the upper levels. Browse fabrics for clothing, quilts, curtains and other projects, or look for tailors and craft items. The market also has eateries serving local food, including sushi and glutinous rice. A visit works well as a starting point for a walk along Dihua Street, where more food stalls and shops await.

Food on the ground floor

The ground floor combines food stalls with fresh produce. Sushi and glutinous rice are among the local specialties associated with the market. Popular stalls can draw queues early, and some close when they run out, so an early visit gives you more time to choose what to eat.

The market is a useful first stop before walking along Dihua Street. There are more food stalls and shops along the street, so pace your meal if you plan to keep exploring.

Textiles and craft supplies upstairs

The upper levels are the place to browse if you sew or work with fabric. Shops carry cloth for clothing, quilting, bags, curtains and upholstery, as well as sewing accessories and household goods. Tailors and seamstresses also work in the market.

The top floor has a quieter area associated with local designers and includes a catwalk. Vendors sell a range of materials, including cotton, linen and waterproof fabric. If you need help choosing, be ready for possible language barriers when speaking with shopkeepers.