Lukang Half-Day & Full-Day Shared Tour | Lukang Old Street, Longshan Temple, Chengmei Cultural Park | Departs with 2 people, 5 & 8-hour options available | Departing from Taichung & Changhua |

I. Attraction Descriptions
 
'Cheng Mei Cultural Park (Taiwan's Kenrokuen)'
Located in Yongjing, Changhua, this 'Taiwanese version of Kenrokuen' rivals the landscaped gardens of Japan and is home to scenery often compared to the Jiaming Lake of the plains. The park is divided into two main sections: the Cheng Mei Gong Tang and the He Garden. The Cheng Mei Gong Tang is listed as one of the top 20 historical houses in the country. The He Garden features traditional landscaping, including small bridges over flowing water, a boulevard of bald cypress trees, and stunning upper and lower ponds. The upper pond features a cascading waterfall, while the lower pond contains an island planted with precious black pines, creating a 'Laputa: Castle in the Sky' effect on the water—it is incredibly dreamy and perfect for photos!
Admission: NT$ 300 / Concession Ticket NT$ 280
 
'Lukang Tianhou Temple'
Lukang Tianhou Temple, formerly known as the Lukang Tianfei Temple, is the only temple in Taiwan that enshrines the original statue of the Heavenly Holy Mother from the Meizhou Tianhou Temple on Meizhou Island. This statue (the 'Founding Second Mother') was brought to Taiwan by General Shi Lang of the Fujian Navy during the late Ming and early Qing dynasties. It is the only remaining original Meizhou statue in the world, with a history spanning nearly 400 years. In the past, Lukang was a natural harbor with frequent trade with mainland China. To ensure safe navigation, believers gathered and established the Lukang Tianhou Temple in 1591 to worship Mazu.
 
'Xing'an Temple'
Commonly known as the 'Xinghua Mazu Temple,' Xing'an Temple is one of the oldest Mazu temples in Lukang. In the 23rd year of the Kangxi reign (1684), immigrants from Xinghua Prefecture, Fujian Province, brought incense from Mazu to Taiwan and built this temple in the Caozai Market area of Lukang. The name 'Xing'an' signifies 'Xinghua peace' and 'Xinghua tranquility.'
 
'Breast-Touching Alley (Mo Ru Xiang)'
Mo Ru Xiang is a fire lane between two long shop-houses. Due to the strong sea winds in Lukang, the houses were built close together to block the wind, leaving the alley only about 60 to 70 centimeters wide. When two people pass each other in this alley, they must turn sideways to squeeze through. If a man and a woman pass each other, it can be quite awkward, leading to names like 'Chest-Protecting Alley' or 'Gentleman's Alley,' with 'Breast-Touching Alley' being the most famous.
 
'Longshan Temple'
Among the five major Longshan Temples in Taiwan, the Lukang Longshan Temple is the oldest. Its architectural style embodies the wisdom and unique characteristics of the ancients. It is widely recognized as a classic work of Taiwanese architecture, featuring a grand scale, rigorous layout, and superb construction techniques. The entire temple was built without the use of a single nail, and the beam-column and bracket structures are incredibly sturdy. The intricate carvings on the caisson ceilings are a testament to the profound wisdom of the past.
 
'Osmanthus Lane Art Village'
The name 'Osmanthus Lane' comes from the fragrant osmanthus flowers that were once planted here. After redevelopment and the arrival of various artists, the area is now filled with a fresh, artistic atmosphere. Each open-air art studio has its own unique character, and you can admire their distinctive designs just by walking past. Here, you see not only traditional architecture but also the creative thinking of artists, making it a place worth savoring slowly.
 
'Lukang Folk Arts Museum'
With its Victorian European architectural style, the Folk Arts Museum stands out in the quaint town of Lukang. It was formerly the residence of the Koo family, one of the five great families of Taiwan, and was built in 1914 (the third year of the Taisho era in Japan), taking five years to complete in 1919. The museum is divided into three sections: A, B, and C. Building A, completed in 1919, is a Western-style building with a Renaissance-inspired Baroque exterior and exquisite carvings. The first floor of Building A houses many models of early Lukang, including street markets, Longshan Temple, and salt fields. Building B is a traditional Taiwanese residential structure connecting buildings A and C, displaying agricultural tools from the early farming society. Building C is a Minnan-style long shop-house, also known as the 'Ancient Style Building,' constructed in the style of 18th-century Lukang street houses. The museum exhibits a variety of artifacts from the mid-Qing Dynasty to the early Republic of China era, making it well worth a visit.
Admission for the Lukang Folk Arts Museum must be purchased on-site: General Ticket NT$ 130 / Half-price Ticket NT$ 70 / Group Ticket NT$ 90 / Student Group Ticket NT$ 40.
 
'Ding Family Mansion'
A county-designated historical site built during the Guangxu reign of the Qing Dynasty, this century-old mansion features a 'three-shop, five-bay, two-corridor' architectural style. Covering over 300 ping, the mansion is grand in scale. The front consists of three storefronts, while the interior is a standard quadrangle courtyard. It is a three-section deep mansion stretching about 70 meters, consisting of storefronts, a main hall, courtyards, a central well, and a backyard. It is spacious and imposing, with architectural structures, carvings, and paintings that invite careful appreciation. The front section is a two-story Western-style house, while the central and back sections are traditional Qing Dynasty-style historical houses. Walking from the backyard through the main hall, long corridors, courtyards, and entrance hall to Zhongshan Road feels like traveling through a time tunnel.
 
'Nine-Turn Alley & Ten-Pleasure Building':
1. 'Nine-Turn Alley' was designed with winding, zigzagging paths in early Lukang to prevent thieves from entering and to shield against the strong 'nine-descent' winds. Entering the alley creates an indescribable sense of space. There are actually many nine-turn alleys in Lukang, with 'Jinsheng Alley' being the best preserved and most famous. It also houses the 'Ten-Pleasure Building,' a former gathering place for scholars and a must-visit spot in Lukang.
 
2. 'Ten-Pleasure Building' is a bridge-like structure connecting houses on both sides. Because the corridor forms a cross with Jinsheng Alley below, and because it was a place for 'ten pleasures'—playing the zither, chess, poetry, wine, painting, flowers, the moon, gambling, smoking, and tea—it was named the 'Ten-Pleasure Building.' In the past, Lukang was a center of literary culture. Legend has it that the owner of the building was a hospitable scholar who built it as a place for poets and writers to gather, recite poetry, and enjoy the view of the moon from the balcony.
 
'Fangyuan Wetland Mangrove Sea-Sky Boardwalk'
Spanning about 1 kilometer, the boardwalk allows visitors to get up close to the mangrove scenery and the rich intertidal ecology. The boardwalk features a sunset viewing platform, a bird-watching pavilion, and an observation deck for benthic environments. Walking along the boardwalk to the Fangyuan Seawall takes about one hour, making it the primary route for observing mangroves, intertidal zones, and coastal ecosystems. In the afternoon, you can catch a stunning sunset from the viewing platform, where the sky and the sea blend together like a painting! It is perfect for a relaxing evening stroll to enjoy the breeze.