華西街夜市位於龍山寺附近，是我國第一座觀光夜市，以販賣各式山產海鮮野味小吃為大宗，是國內外觀光客最鐘愛的景點之一。

夜市入口處為中國傳統牌樓建築，沿途掛滿紅色宮燈，極具特色，兩旁店家皆為老字號，口碑與品質兼顧，連高級餐廳也有據點，像是廣受日本觀光客青睞的台南擔仔麵一店，就是在這裡發蹟，其他小吃類，例如大鼎肉羹或是兩喜號魷魚羹等，更是座無虛席，夏天時清涼刨冰與新鮮果汁供不應求，冬令時節各類進補食品一一上市，更見萬頭竄動。

華西街夜市以小吃為主，從山產到海產一應具全，並有腳底按摩等休閒業。又因靠近早期尋芳客密集地寶斗里因此夜市出現了許多以去毒壯陽為號招的蛇店及鱉店，形成當地小吃的特色，華西街上大約有兩至三家，入夜後便會有殺蛇或是鬥蛇等的表演，每每引起好奇民眾圍觀，十分熱鬧，店中並有蛇鞭蛇酒供顧客點食,不過限於環保現在保育類的蛇類並不在此販售。至於其他類商品的店家，也時常有特賣或拍賣活動，叫賣聲此起彼落，充分表現出台灣人民的熱情與生命力。

Haushi Street Night Market is located nearby Lungshan Temple. The night market, together with night markets on Guangjou Street, Wujou Street and Shichen Street have formed a large unique market. Various commodities are sold here and it is one of the favored sites of tourists. In the early years, Huashi street is famous for congregated porno shops. After prostitution is banned by Taipei City Government, the sightseeing quality is greatly uplifted and the place becomes safer.A Chinese traditional post stands at the entrance of Haushi Street Night Market. Chinese traditional lamps are hung along the street. There are old, historical shops along the street that provide great dishes. For example, the tansi noodle restaurant, the favorite of Japanese tourists, started its business here. Other great dishes like meat soup and squid soup attract many people. In the summer, chopped ice plates and fresh juice are in great demand. In the winter, dishes with Chinese medicine attract many visitors.Huashi Street Night Market is famous for snake shops. There are about 2 to 3 snake shops that demonstrate snake processing and snake fights at nights. The shows usually attract a large crowd. However, due to environmental protection consideration, snakes of endangered species are not sold here. There are special sales conducted frequently by other shops here. The loud promotion for sales reflects the vigorous and hearty lives of Taiwan people