Long Yuan Temple Business District Introduction
The Longyuan Temple business district, guided by the Economic Development Bureau of Taoyuan City, is located in the center of Longtan District, with the century-old Longyuan Temple as its core. The business district includes major traffic routes such as Dachang Road, Zhongzheng Road, and Longyuan Road, featuring a variety of chain stores, specialty foods, and historical and cultural tourist attractions. New ways to enjoy the old streets begin here with food, drinks, and entertainment! Longyuan Temple has been a local center of faith since the Qing Dynasty, primarily dedicating to the agricultural deity, Shennong (also known as the God of Grains). Every April, the "God of Grains Cultural Festival" celebrates the deity's birthday with events such as pig racing and traditional music performances, attracting thousands of visitors. The annual Lantern Festival features the "Antique Welcome" street carnival and the God of Wealth procession, rivaling the festive energy of the Lunar New Year! No visit to the temple area is complete without sampling the local snacks! The insider favorite "Q-q Sweet Potato Balls" are sweet but not overly so, best enjoyed hot! The popular "Golden Chicken Salted Crispy Chicken" is a must-try for anyone returning home to Longtan! The over-80-year-old "Songwu Ice Shop" preserves the original flavors of its ingredients with traditional handmade treats that are refreshing and perfect for hot days! The "Old Dad Stinky Tofu," with its homemade sauce, elevates the taste and deserves its title as a late-night favorite! Beyond just snacks, the famous health food culture is a must-visit highlight of the Longyuan Temple business district. Following the aromatic scent of Chinese medicinal herbs, you'll arrive at a time-honored herbal shop, where you can savor generations of health recipes that cool you down and refresh your palate. Many shops along the way offer delicious dishes made with local ingredients; the "Three Kids and One Dad" Hakka mochi pizza uses top-quality Longquan rice, with an enticing gooeyness that’s chewy without being sticky. While admiring woodcraft, you can enjoy gourmet food at "Into the Wood," which offers a seasonal tasting menu that emphasizes health and wellness. The "Lu Xue Xue Heavy Cheesecake Workshop," which insists on no additives, features Oriental Beauty tea-flavored cake and taro cheesecake, showcasing the original flavors of the ingredients, allowing dessert lovers to indulge happily while staying healthy. After satisfying your taste buds, mental nourishment is equally important! In the Zhong Zhao Zheng Literary Life Park, the Japanese-style house is the former residence of Zhong Zhao Zheng, where you can explore the literary background through "Lü Bing Hua." Strolling around Longtan Big Pond and enjoying the dragon slide in summer provides refreshment for both body and mind, making it a great spot for family outings. The perfectly preserved Shengji Pavilion, with its tall stone pen and symmetrical three-section garden, evokes a sense of reverence for literature and the past, resonating with a nostalgia for ancient times.
