Luzhou Temple Night Market (Image Business District) Introduction
Luzhou, formerly known as "He Shang Zhou" or "Heshang Island," is a sandbar along the Tamsui River. The banks are lush with reeds, where small fish and shrimp swim freely, and egrets gather to forage, giving it the nickname "Egret Island." During the peak blooming season of the reeds, the fluff drifts gently in the wind, with white egrets soaring gracefully low against the backdrop of a soft dusk, creating a natural scene historically referred to as "Reeds and Moonlight." Due to its competition with water for land, Luzhou was developed later than other areas in the Taipei Basin. The Li family from Tong'an County, Quanzhou, Fujian, was one of the first to cultivate this sandbar, but their efforts were not very fruitful. Conditions for agriculture in Luzhou improved only as the Tamsui River gradually silted up. After years of hard work, the Li family built a large residence spanning over a thousand square meters in 1903, now known as the Luzhou Li Family Residence on Zhongzheng Road. Forty years before the completion of the Li residence in 1861, two monks from Puta Mountain in Zhejiang brought a statue of Guanyin to the sea for alms, and due to a typhoon, their boat docked in the Tamsui area. As a result, they built a temple in Luzhou, now called Yonglian Temple, which has become very popular. The surrounding area gradually developed into the first market in Luzhou, extending to Degui Street and Chenggong Road, forming a commercial district primarily based on traditional retail, commonly referred to as the Temple Street Market. With the completion of the metro system, Luzhou has become a hub connecting it with Taipei City, making transportation more convenient. There are different markets in the morning, afternoon, and evening, allowing you to buy supplies or enjoy local snacks at any time. The bustling Luzhou Temple Street centers around Yonglian Temple, with surrounding streets turning into a market: fresh produce in the morning, daily goods in the afternoon, and a night market in the evening. Many famous old eateries operate throughout the day. The vibrant atmosphere of the three daily markets attracts a constant flow of people. Don't forget to try the famous "Chieh-Tsai Noodles," known for its rich and thick pork bone soup, paired with perfectly textured noodles and a refreshing taste that keeps you coming back for more, along with a variety of flavorful side dishes that are perfect for either a main meal or a snack.
