Some local foods in Jiufen, a small town in Taiwan which I visited in late April 2008…

Caramel haw (冰糖葫芦;
bingtang hulu) is a traditional Chinese candy made by dipping haw-on-a-stick in hot caramel… it can be done with other fruits as well, obviously
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Shilin Night Market is one of the most famous night markets in Taipei, Taiwan; and was my first destination during my Taiwan trip. The night market is popular for its variety of street foods and one of the tourism highlights for Taipei.

Shilin Night Market in Taipei, not as crowded as expected
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