Holiday Ayo - Do you like the glitter of the night, the smell of delicious food, and the sensation of bargaining for goods at the night market? You shouldn't miss these 7 best night markets in Asia.

1. Luang Prabang Night Market, Laos

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At the end of 2002, the Luang Prabang night market started operating and since then it has become one of the places in Laos that is never empty of visitors. At the night market, which is open every day from five in the afternoon to ten in the evening, you will find more than 500 traders selling their wares in two main zones, namely the souvenir zone and the food zone. In the souvenir zone, you can find a variety of handicrafts with low prices - and the prices are negotiable - which can be used as souvenirs. If you are looking for typical Lao souvenirs to take home, woven cloth made by the Hmon tribe should be on your shopping list.

2. Asiatique The Riverfront, Bangkok, Thailand

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When visiting Thailand, there is one place there that is always on the itinerary of Indonesian tourists, that place is called Asiatique The Riverfront. In this place, which started operating in 2012, you can find excitement that is different from other night markets. Asiatique The Riverfront is open every day from five in the afternoon until twelve in the evening and is divided into four zones, namely The Factory District (a zone containing 1500 shops dominated by clothing sellers), The Waterfront District (a culinary zone filled with various restaurants and the usual area used for concerts and various other events), The Down Square District (a fusion zone of Thai and Western culture containing eating places with international menus), and The Chareonkrung District (a zone containing 1000 souvenir and craft shops).

3. Phnom Penh Night Market, Cambodia

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Phnom Penh night market, also known as Phsar Reatrey, operates every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from half past six in the afternoon until half past twelve at night. Like other night markets, here you can also find hundreds of traders selling various fashion products, typical Cambodian souvenirs, and various types of food that will pamper your taste buds. After shopping, you can relax and sit on a mat while watching entertainment on the stage in the picnic area located in the middle of the market. Apart from being busy with foreign tourists, this night market is a favorite place for Phnom Penh residents to spend the weekend.

4. Shilin Night Market, Taipei, Taiwan

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Operating since 2002, Shilin night market is said to be the largest and most popular night market in Taiwan. This night market, which operates every day from four in the afternoon to two in the morning, provides more than 500 food vendors selling typical Taiwanese culinary delights that you should try. If you visit here, Oyster Omelette and Stinky Beancurd are two foods that you must eat. Apart from culinary tourism, Shilin night market is the right location for shopping tourism. Since clothing shops and souvenir shops here start operating in the morning and most of them close in the afternoon, it is recommended that you do a shopping tour first and end the trip with a culinary tour.

5. Temple Street Night Market, Hong Kong

source: Hong Kong Tourism Board

Every year the Temple Street Night Market is always on the list of must-visit places in Hong Kong. This place operates every day from six in the afternoon to eleven at night. Known as a hub for bargains, most people come to Temple Street Night Market to hunt for mostly menswear, pirated CDs and DVDs, watches, shoes and tea sets. Just a note, to get cheaper prices you should shop at kiosks located inside and not kiosks on the side of the road. Satisfied with shopping, you can pamper your stomach by eating authentic Chinese food, such as spicy crab which is said to be a must-try menu here. Food prices are also relatively cheaper than eating places in other locations. For those who want to be told fortunes, you can also find several fortune tellers who set up stalls at the Temple Street Night Market.

6. Hoi An Night Market, Vietnam

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A lively, sparkling and vibrant atmosphere with lots of colorful lanterns is the hallmark of the Hoi An night market which operates on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from seven in the evening to twelve in the evening. Due to its location in the old town area, Hoi An night market offers a beautiful, beautiful and romantic atmosphere. Most tourists spend money buying souvenirs, lanterns, clothes, and of course food. If you visit the Hoi An night market, you must try cao lầu and mì quảng, two typical Vietnamese foods in the form of noodles which are said to be really delicious. Apart from the beautiful atmosphere, another advantage of the Hoi An night market is that the traders are friendly and sell products at affordable prices without the intention of cheating foreign tourists like most other traders do in touristy locations.

7. Subuh Senen Cake Market, Jakarta, Indonesia

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It's not just neighboring countries that have interesting night markets, Indonesia also has them. In Jakarta, there are several markets that have started operating or continue to sell at night, such as the fish market in Muara Angke, the fruit and vegetable market in Kramat Jati, and one market that is considered popular: the Subuh cake market in the Senen area. This market began operating in 1960 and serves buyers every day from seven in the evening to eight in the morning. In accordance with the spirit of 'a place where street vendors are allowed, the taste and prices are no less than five stars', here you can find hundreds of types of cakes at pocket-friendly prices. Although most visitors buy cakes in large quantities for various events, the Senen dawn cake market sellers also serve small purchases. Senen dawn cake market, cake heaven in Jakarta!