Night markets in Taiwan are also divided into north and south, including northern Taiwan night markets and southern Taiwan night markets. The Southern Taiwan Night Market is guarded by the Southern Dipper, while the Northern Taiwan Night Market is guarded by the Big Dipper.
The Big Dipper focuses on the seasoning of night market delicacies, including the seven flavors of sour, sweet, bitter, spicy, salty, fresh, and numb; while the Nandou Qixing pays attention to the ingredients of the cuisine, judging the quality of the ingredients through the six senses of sight, hearing, taste, smell, touch, and perception.