EP93 Lienchiang Nangan | Almost at India

Episode 93 takes us to Nangan — the main island of Matsu, Lienchiang County. This is Taiwan's closest territory to mainland China, a windswept archipelago where Fujian stone villages cling to hillsides and old military tunnels are carved into granite. We walk the old streets of Nangan Village, explore the Beihai Tunnel — a Cold War-era boat tunnel carved through solid rock — and stroll the Tieban coastal path. We eat two of Matsu's most iconic dishes: Red Lees Pork, braised in the island's distinctive red rice wine lees until fork-tender and deeply savoury; and crispy Oyster Cakes, golden-fried pockets of batter stuffed with fresh local oysters. And the story marks a turning point: after fourteen years of travel, the team is nearly at India. And then a mysterious woman appears on the road, claiming to be a lost princess — and throws a ball straight at Tang Monk.Location: Matsu NanganFood: Red Lees Pork | Oyster Cakes