See You at the Market - Ep. 6: Second Market in Taichung

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Taichung’s Second Market is located in central Taichung, the earliest part of central Taiwan to undergo modernization. The street foods once enjoyed by around-the-clock transporters have now become irresistible culinary attractions for tourists. With Taichung’s prosperity gradually shifting to other districts, the Second Market has lost its once bustling crowds. In this episode, we take you on a walking tour of the Second Market. From a crepe wrapper shop run by all third generations to homey general stores that have lasted centuries.


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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