A traditional market is one of the best places to see everyday Taiwan. People come here for vegetables, meat, fruit, cooked food, breakfast, snacks, and things for daily life.

傳統市場是觀察台灣日常生活最好的地方之一。大家來這裡買菜、肉、水果、熟食、早餐、小吃和各種生活用品。

You don't need a shopping list. Walk slowly, look closely, and let the market show you how the neighborhood lives.

你不一定要帶著購物清單。慢慢走、仔細看，市場本身就會告訴你這個社區的人怎麼生活。

Go in the Morning｜早上去最好

Many traditional markets are most active in the morning. Ingredients are fresh and you'll see more of the rhythm of local life.

許多傳統市場早上最熱鬧，食材新鮮，也最能看到台灣人的生活節奏。

Look Beyond the Food｜不只看食物

Notice how vendors display ingredients, how regular customers talk to them, what people buy for dinner, and which stalls have been here for years.

看看攤商怎麼擺食材、熟客怎麼和老闆聊天、大家今天買什麼回家煮，也留意那些已經開了很多年的老攤位。

Try Seasonal Fruit｜吃當季水果

Taiwan has wonderful fruit throughout the year. Ask what is in season and try something you don't usually see at home.

台灣一年四季都有不同水果。可以問問現在什麼最好吃，也試試在自己國家不常看到的水果。

Ask Before Taking Close-Up Photos｜近距離拍照前先問一下

Markets are working spaces, not staged attractions. A smile and a quick gesture asking permission is respectful, especially when photographing people or individual stalls.

市場是大家工作的地方，不是佈置好的觀光景點。尤其要近距離拍人或攤位時，先微笑詢問一下會更有禮貌。

Eat Something Ready-Made｜吃一點市場熟食

Many markets have tofu, noodles, dumplings, spring-roll wrappers, braised dishes, tea, and snacks. Trying something helps you understand the market through taste.

很多市場都有豆腐、麵食、水餃、春捲皮、滷味、茶和各種小吃。吃一兩樣，也是用味覺認識市場的方法。