Things to do in Sydney: Chinatown Night Markets

If you’re free on a Friday night and don’t have any plans (or want to make good on your New Year’s Resolutions to drink less), head on to the Chinatown Night Market in Sydney, which runs every Friday night.

Serving up the best tastes of Asia, from pho to yum cha, teppanyaki to sushi, the little stalls lining the precinct at the night market are every food lover’s delight.

Locals have sung their praises, with a TripAdvisor user saying, “the atmosphere is great, the stall holders & shopkeepers are friendly and helpful.”

Such praise has made the night markets rapidly become a major tourist attraction in Sydney.

There is plenty of variety with over 50 stalls set up weekly, but it doesn’t end at Asian cuisine.Local students, designers and artists also line the streets with their Asian-inspired art and designs.

Whether you’re hungry or after some unique souvenirs, the Chinatown Market has you covered.

Chinatown is just a five minute walk away from Central station and situated near Market City Shopping Centre.

The markets start at 4pm and run until 11pm on Fridays.