Luzhou Temple Night Market (Image Business District) Introduction
Luozhou, formerly known as "Heshangzhou" or "Heshang Isle," is a sandbar along the Tamsui River, where reed grass grows abundantly, and small fish and shrimp swim freely. It is also known as "Luzhou" due to the gathering of herons seeking food. During the blooming season of the reeds, the fluff gently flies with the wind, and white egrets gracefully soar low in the evening twilight, creating a natural scene that has been beautifully described as "Reeds Floating Under the Moon" since ancient times. Due to the competition with water for land, farming conditions in Luozhou were not favorable, making it one of the later-developed areas in the Taipei Basin. The Li family from Tong'an County in Quanzhou, Fujian was among the earliest to cultivate this sandbar, but their efforts did not yield good results. It wasn't until the Tamsui River began to silt that the farming conditions in Luozhou improved. After many years of hard work, the Li family built a large residence covering over a thousand square meters in 1903, which is now known as the Li Residence on Zhongzheng Road in Luozhou. Forty years before the completion of the Li Residence in 1861, two monks from Putuo Mountain in Zhejiang brought a statue of Guanyin to the sea for alms. They were forced to dock nearby due to a typhoon and, by chance, came to Luozhou to build a temple for worship, which is now the Yonglian Temple. The temple has attracted many devotees and gradually developed the earliest streets of Luozhou, extending into Desheng Street and Chenggong Road, forming a business district primarily based on traditional retail, commonly referred to as the Temple Market area. With the completion of the MRT, Luozhou has now become a hub of transportation with Taipei City, making travel even more convenient. Different markets open at three time slots—morning, noon, and evening—allowing you to shop for supplies or enjoy snacks at any time. The bustling temple street in Luozhou centers around Yonglian Temple, with surrounding streets developed into markets: a vegetable market in the morning, a daily goods market in the afternoon, and a night market for snacks in the evening. Many renowned old eateries even operate throughout the day. The lively atmosphere of three daily markets keeps the crowds coming. Don't forget to try the famous "Qiezi Mian," which features a rich, thick broth made from simmered pork bones, paired with perfectly textured noodles that provide a refreshing taste, complemented by a variety of rich side dishes. It's suitable for both a full meal or a snack.
