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EP83 New Taipei Banqiao | The Moon Rabbit Caught

Jun 9, 2026 · 21 min · Ep 83

Episode 83 takes us to Banqiao in New Taipei City — from the bustling Nanya Night Market packed with local vendors and familiar faces, to the serene Qing-dynasty Lin Ben Yuan Family Mansion and Garden, where winding corridors and quiet ponds feel like a world apart from the street noise outside. Over a bowl of Banqiao's famous rice noodle soup and a serving of Youkukou oyster vermicelli, we follow the story through to its resolution: Sun Wukong takes the spirit tablet he found in the demon's lair all the way up to Heaven to file a formal complaint, the Moon Rabbit's true identity is revealed, the imprisoned princess is reunited with her family, and Tang Monk and the pilgrims continue west.
Location: Banqiao District, New Taipei
Food: Banqiao Rice Noodle Soup | Youkukou Oyster Vermicelli

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