Xinzhuang Miao Street Night Market Introduction
Before the rise of Bangka, Xinzhuang was a bustling center for merchants, known by the saying "One government, two deers, three Xinzhuang." However, due to river siltation, it was later replaced by Bangka. Despite the changing times, it is no longer a crucial waterway, but the vibrancy remains. The Temple Street Night Market offers many representative snack stalls, reminiscent of traditional flavors. The night market, centered around Xinzhuang Road, mainly spans Xintai Road, Xinzhuang Road, Bijiang Street, and Jingde Road. The most distinctive feature of Xinzhuang Temple Street Night Market is that during the day it is a historic old street, transforming into a food night market at night. Speaking of Xinzhuang Temple Street Night Market, the most popular food area is Alley 214 on Xinzhuang Road. In the short alley, you can find delicious and chewy oil rice on the left and red meat savory round dumpling soup on the right. After filling up, you can try some mung bean soup or frozen tofu pudding. There’s also a mushroom and red meat soup shop next to the Wusheng Temple on Xinzhuang Road. Though the shop is small, it has been run by three generations, and they insist on using whole pieces of vegetarian meat for the hearty meat soup. The outer layer is coated with sweet potato flour for added tenderness, while the meat soup has exceptional elasticity and bite, making it irresistible to eat repeatedly. The Ciyou Temple and Wusheng Temple in the Xinzhuang Temple Street Night Market have histories of several hundred years and are recognized by the government as Level 3 historical sites. They not only bless the livelihoods of the old street's food vendors but also witness the century-long rise and fall of Xinzhuang. While visiting the night market, consider lighting incense to pray for family safety and good fortune.
