It is located near National Taiwan Normal University, whose name in Chinese is pronounced phonetically as Shida.

However, as the area Shida night market occupied is close to National Taiwan Normal University, it has always been a place that many intellectuals called home.

Due to resident complaints regarding the noise, trash, and people the night market attracted to the area, as well as government rezoning efforts, Shida night market is now much smaller than it used to be.

Prices are relatively low, due to the large number of students that shop here.

[6] The night market is accessible by walking 500m (1600ft) north of Exit 3 of the Taipower Building Station of the Taipei Metro.