Lukang business district

introduce

Luo Dayou's "Lukang Town" sang the nostalgia of Taiwanese. Lukang Town is a well-known cultural and commercial port in Taiwan, and it is one of the must-see places for traditional cultural tours in Taiwan.

Lukang Town is not big, but there are many historical sites, which are worth savoring. Basically, you can visit all the scenic spots on foot. It is recommended to stay here for 1-3 days. You can walk or ride a bicycle, walk through the old streets and alleys, and enjoy the ancient snacks that can be seen everywhere while admiring the historical sites.

There are many ancient temples and businesses in Lukang, among which Longshan Temple, Tianhou Temple and Wenkai Academy in Lukang are must-see monuments. In addition, there are places such as Lukang Old Street, Moru Lane, Banbianjing, Aimen, and Shigandang, which represent the traditional style of Lukang neighborhoods, and there are also temples that reflect the beliefs of local people, such as Chenghuang Temple, Wenwu Temple, and Ksitigarbha Temple. There are also places where you can see folk customs such as the Taiwan Glass Museum, the Folklore Museum, Ribbon King Ribbon Park, and traditional workshops. You can take the route that suits you according to your personal preference.

Lukang not only has many historical sites, but also has excellent snacks. Both Yuzhenzhai and Zheng Yuzhen are pastry shops that started in the reign of Emperor Guangxu. Water phoenix cakes, milk cakes, and ox tongue cakes are all delicacies that cannot be eaten elsewhere, and they are also good choices for souvenirs. Laochengzhen Meat Bun, Azhen Meat Bun and Laolongshi Meat Bun are very popular meat bun shops. You can try them all and choose the No.1 Lugang Meat Bun in your heart. In addition, noodle paste, meat soup, roast pork, oyster crisps and sweet potatoes are all good, you can try them all.

If you want to buy souvenirs, there are many choices besides pastries. The ancient method of mullet roe became famous after it was mentioned in "A Bite of China"1. Lukang is the place of origin, but the price is slightly expensive. Those who are obsessed with food or have a good budget can buy some. In addition, there are many handicraft workshops in Lukang, so special handicrafts are also a good choice for souvenirs. For example, incense made by ancient methods, handmade soap, ribbons or glass crafts.

If you want to stay in Lukang, there are not too many choices. If you want a cheap place to go, you can consider the Pilgrim Building in Tianhou Temple. Even if you are not a pilgrim, you can live there. The price is very affordable, but the conditions may not be as good as hotels. In addition, there are only B&Bs. Among them, the B&B is worth recommending. The owner is a collector. The decoration inside is very impressive, a bit like a museum, and the environment is very good. If you have very high requirements for accommodation conditions and want to choose a hotel, you can only choose to live in Changhua. For the convenience of transportation, it is better to live near the Changhua Railway Station.