Xinzhuang Miao Street Night Market Introduction
Before the rise of Monga, Xinzhuang was a bustling gathering place for merchants, once known for the phrase "One Prefecture, Two Deers, Three Xinzhuang." However, it was later replaced by Monga due to the silting of river ports. Although it is no longer a waterway hub through the generations, its vibrant charm remains. The Temple Street Night Market features many representative snack vendors, offering a nostalgic taste of traditional flavors. The night market mainly spans Xintai Road, Xinzhuang Road, Bijiang Street, and Jingde Road, with the most distinctive feature of the Xinzhuang Temple Street Night Market being that it transforms from a historically significant old street during the day into a gourmet night market at night. Among the popular food areas in the Xinzhuang Temple Street Night Market is Alley 214 on Xinzhuang Road. In this short alley, one can enjoy delicious sticky rice on the left and savory meat ball soup on the right, and after filling up, indulge in mung bean soup or frozen tofu pudding. There is also Shiitake Mushroom Meat Soup beside the Wusheng Temple on Xinzhuang Road. Although the small eatery is not large in size, it has been passed down for three generations. The solid meat soup insists on using whole pieces of vegetarian meat, coated with sweet potato flour to enhance its smooth texture, and the soup provides absolute elasticity and chewiness that makes it irresistible. The Ciyou Temple and Wusheng Temple within the Xinzhuang Temple Street Night Market also have hundreds of years of history and are nationally recognized third-level heritage sites. They not only protect the livelihoods of the old street vendors but also witness the rise and fall of Xinzhuang over the century. While visiting the night market, it is worthwhile to light incense and pray for family safety and good fortune.
