See You at the Market - Ep. 4: Binjiang Market in Taipei

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Follow Mr. Hu as he inspected fresh produce from all over Taiwan’s lush farms as he shuttles across the market through a dazzling array of fruits and vegetables lined up like soldiers on the battlefield. As soon as downtown Taipei hits daylight, vendors rush to stock their shelves with produce they won off midnight bidding as they transport them to the capital’s kitchens. With this 24-hour market, learn about what is behind the ingredients of Michelin's renowned Taiwanese cuisine, from high-end dining to bustling night markets.


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See You at the Market

Nanmen Market is the site of flavor memories for countless old Taipei locals. Because of plans to tear down and renovate the building that is home to the market, the old market has closed and moved to a temporary new location. In 1907, market vendors who had once gathered at the Taipei city wall an