Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Taiwanese style tour - Lugang Township, Changhua County: Craftsmanship, Cuisine, and Historic Sites

 
Lugang Township, Changhua County: Craftsmanship, Cuisine, and Historic SitesLugang was the economic and transport hub of central Taiwan in earlier times. The saying "first Tainan, second Lugang and third Mengjia (today Wanhua District in Taipei)," illustrates the high position of the town in its glory days.In addition to being the early cultural capital of Taiwan, Lugang was also a commercially prosperous area. During the Qing period, the town was an important trading port, bringing all types of products to the town and fueling Lugang's economic rise. Lugang was also unrivaled for its high cuisine and a diversity of local snack foods reflecting its broad immigrant mix. Delicious seafood, baked goods, and distinctive street food are part of Lugang's signature appeal. This diverse food culture, along with historic sites, scenic attractions, beautiful craftsmanship, make Lugang a destination as rewarding to the eyes and mind as it is to the palate.Visit Lugang and discover why it shares a spot with Taichung City and Nantou County among Taiwan's must-see "Golden Triangle" tourism destinations.



Part 1 Photos The local vitality of Lugang is apparent at the Lugang Dragon Boat Race. Held since 1967, event is one of Taiwan's top-12 large-scale festivals.Part 2 Photos Religion and folk activities are among Lugang's top visitor draws, reflecting the township's central position in preserving traditional culture in Taiwan.Part 3 Photos The temples in Lugang hold a nearly constant stream of activities throughout the year, adding to the religious and cultural atmosphere of the township.Part 4 Photos Lugang's Longshan Temple is a major national historic site. It is also a popular place for practicing Nanguan music, whose classical elegance invites one back to an earlier time.Part 5 Photos Lugang Old Street is lined with traditional stores and fills with visitors on weekends and holidays.Part 6 Photos Lugang's Changbin Industrial Park is home to several visit-worthy industry exhibition halls, including the Taiwan Glass Gallery.Part 7 Photos Lugang has preserved important craftsmanship traditions and introduces these arts to visitors through DIY activities.Part 8 Photos Tourist guide maps have been installed throughout Lugang Township to create a visitor-friendly tourism environment.Part 9 Photos Lugang has many well-known specialty products that make good gifts for home.Part 10 Photos Lugang hosted the 2012 Taiwan Lantern Festival, one of Taiwan's top international tourism events.




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AddressLugang Township, Changhua County
Longitude/Latitude  (24.05,120.4333333)
Public1.THSR: From Wuri Station in Taichung take the Tour Taiwan Shuttle (Lugang Route).2.Taiwan Railway: Take the train to Changhua Station and then transfer to the Tour Taiwan Shuttle (Lugang Route).




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