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Before Wanhua rose to prominence, Xinzhuang was a thriving commercial center, earning it the reputation as one of the "Top 3" areas, along with Taipei and Tamsui, as part of the saying "one government office, two deer, and three Xinzhuang". Although it was later replaced by Wanhua due to river silting, Xinzhuang still maintains its lively atmosphere. The Miao Street Night Market offers many iconic street food stalls that are reminiscent of the old days. The night market, centered around Xinzhuang Road, spans across Xintai Road, Xinzhuang Road, Bijiang Street, and Jingde Road. What makes Xinzhuang Miao Street Night Market unique is that during the day, it's a historic street with cultural value, and at night, it transforms into a food market. The most popular food area in Xinzhuang Miao Street Night Market is 214 Alley on Xinzhuang Road. This short alleyway offers a variety of food, including savory glutinous rice, braised pork belly with salted fish and sweet rice balls, green bean soup, and frozen tofu. There's also the mushroom and pork ball soup near the Wusheng Temple on Xinzhuang Road. Although the store's size is small, it's a three-generation-old shop that uses whole vegetarian meat as the main ingredient and adds sweet potato starch for a smooth texture. The pork ball has a chewy elasticity that makes it hard to get tired of. The Cihui Temple and Wusheng Temple in Xinzhuang Miao Street Night Market have centuries-old histories and are recognized as national third-grade historic sites. They not only bless the local street food vendors but also witness the rise and fall of Xinzhuang over the years. When visiting the night market, it's worth stopping by to light some incense and pray for a peaceful and auspicious life.