Luzhou Temple Night Market (Image Business District) Introduction
Luzhou, formerly known as "He Shang Zhou" or "Heshang Island," is a sandbar located along the Tamsui River. The banks are overgrown with reeds, where small fish and shrimp swim freely, while herons gather to forage, earning it the nickname "Lu Zhou" (Heron Island). During the blooming season of the reeds, the fluffy flowers drift gently in the wind, and the white herons soar gracefully at low altitudes. This picturesque natural scene is historically referred to as "Reed and Moonlight." Due to the competition with water for land, Luzhou became a region that was developed later in the Taipei basin. The Li family from Tong'an County in Quanzhou, Fujian, was one of the first to cultivate this sandbar, but their efforts were not very fruitful. It wasn't until the Tamsui River gradually silted up that the agricultural conditions improved. After years of diligent farming, the Li family built a large residence in 1903 covering over a thousand pings, known today as the Li Residence in Luzhou on Zhongzheng Road. Forty years before the completion of the Li Residence in 1861, two monks from Putuo Mountain in Zhejiang brought the statue of Guanyin to sea for alms and, encountering a typhoon, docked in Tamsui. By chance, they arrived in Luzhou to build a temple, which is known as Yonglian Temple. Yonglian Temple has thrived, and the surrounding area gradually developed into the earliest street in Luzhou, extending along Degui Street and Chenggong Road, forming a business district primarily centered around traditional retail, commonly referred to as the Temple Mouth Business District. With the completion of the metro system, Luzhou is now well-connected with Taipei, making transportation more convenient. Three different time slots for markets—morning, noon, and evening—allow you to shop for goods or enjoy delicacies at any time. The bustling Luzhou Temple Street, centered around Yonglian Temple, features surrounding streets that have developed into markets, with morning being a vegetable market, afternoons serving as a general goods store, and evenings transforming into a night market for snacks. Many famous long-established food stalls operate throughout the day. The lively atmosphere of the three market sessions continually attracts crowds. Moreover, don't forget to try the famous "Cut Noodles," which emphasizes a rich broth simmered from thick soup bones, paired with noodles that are perfectly chewy. The refreshing taste leaves a lasting impression, complemented by an array of flavorful side dishes, making it suitable for both a main meal or a snack.
