See You at the Market 2 - Ep. 2: Beichen Market in Penghu

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Once known as the 'Fisherman's Island,' the Penghu Archipelago lies in the middle of the Taiwan Strait. Since ancient times, Penghu has thrived with large and exotic fish catches. This all can be seen at the Beichen Market in Penghu's Magong downtown area. As fresh seafood is directly delivered, young fish bidders hustle, continuing a century-old daily tradition. We also take you to meet the proud mothers who pick shellfish in the intertidal zone that is also later sold there.


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