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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

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See You at the Market 2 - Ep. 1: Kanziding and Renai Markets in Keelung
Keelung is Taiwan's northernmost city. Running alongside the Asahikawa Canal, the Renai Market dates all the way to 1909 during Japanese rule. Formerly known as the 'Big Market,' i
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See You at the Market 2 - Ep. 2: Beichen Market in Penghu
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.
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See You at the Market 2 - Ep. 3: Ah-fong’s Produce Truck in Dongshih, Taichung
In contrast to your typical wet market, Ah-fong’s produce truck is mobile. Ah-fong drives his produce truck throughout the Sinshe mountains in central Taiwan’s Dongshih district. A
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See You at the Market 2 - Ep. 4: Sinhua Market in Tainan
Taiwan’s former capital, Tainan, is often considered to be the country’s cultural capital. We take you to Sinhua Market, where goods and produce from all over the city are sold. Ce
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See You at the Market 2 - Ep. 5: Central Market in Pingtung
Pingtung County is at the southernmost tip of Taiwan. The Central Market lies right in the heart of downtown Pingtung. You can find a wide variety of stores catering to all life’s
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See You at the Market 2 - Ep. 6: East Market in Chiayi
Established over 120 years ago, the East Market is the oldest of its kind in Chiayi. With the abundant agricultural and seafood products of the Chiayi plains, the East Market has b
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See You at the Market 2 - Ep. 7: Zhongzhen Market in Taoyuan
Sitting in Taiwan’s most densely foreign populated district Jhongli, the Zhongzhen Market carries halal meat and a wide variety of different halal cuisine from the Middle East, Mus
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See You at the Market 2 - Ep. 8: Parting with Gourmet Artisans
In this last episode, we introduce to you the touching stories of six of Taiwan's gourmet artisans from all different walks of life, from a halal food store owner making Taiwan his