Urban Township · 鹿港鎮
🛕 Lukang Township 鹿港鎮
39.3km²
Area
面積
~88,000
Population
人口
鎮
Urban Township
行政類型
What Lukang Township is famous for 特色
Once Taiwan's second-largest port (一府二鹿三艋舺). Lukang preserves the densest concentration of traditional crafts in Taiwan: stained glass, lantern-making, tin-smithing, wood-carving. Longshan Temple (龍山寺, 1786) is called "the Forbidden City of Taiwan" for its extraordinary woodwork. The Dragon Boat Festival and Lantern Festival here are among the island's most celebrated.
鹿港曾是台灣第二大港口（「一府二鹿三艋舺」中的「二鹿」）。時至今日，鹿港仍保有全台灣最密集的傳統工藝聚落，包括彩繪玻璃、燈籠製作、錫器工藝與木雕技術。建於1786年的龍山寺，以其精緻絕倫的木雕工藝，被譽為「台灣的故宮」。鹿港的端午節與元宵節慶典，更是全島最盛大熱鬧的節慶之一。
Places to visit 值得一遊
Longshan Temple龍山寺
Founded in 1786, Longshan Temple is considered one of the finest examples of traditional Taiwanese temple architecture. Its eight-meter caisson ceiling — assembled entirely without nails — leaves visitors speechless. Scholars and craftsmen from across Asia travel here to study its legendary woodwork.
Lukang Old Street老街
Strolling down Lukang Old Street feels like stepping back into the Qing Dynasty. The lane is lined with century-old merchant houses, traditional snack stalls, and artisan workshops where craftsmen still shape bamboo, tin, and lacquer by hand. Don't miss the famous oyster noodles and phoenix-eye pastries.
Glass Art Street玻璃藝術街
Lukang is Taiwan's leading center for stained-glass and glass-blowing artistry. Glass Art Street showcases galleries and live demonstrations where local masters transform molten glass into colorful sculptures, lamps, and decorative panels. Many workshops invite visitors to try glass-painting themselves.
Lukang Folk Arts Museum民俗文物館
Housed in a beautiful 1920s baroque-style building, this museum holds over 6,000 artifacts documenting life in old Lukang — from embroidered wedding gowns to antique furniture and traditional farming tools. It is one of the oldest and most complete local history museums in Taiwan.
Wude Martial Arts Temple武德殿
Built during the Japanese colonial era in 1930, this elegant wooden hall was once used for kendo and judo training. Today it stands as a well-preserved reminder of Taiwan's layered history and hosts cultural events and martial arts exhibitions throughout the year.
City God Temple城隍廟
The City God Temple is believed to be protected by a divine magistrate who oversees justice and morality in the community. One of the most active temples in Lukang, it draws huge crowds during Ghost Month (農曆七月) and its colorful processional parades are a highlight of the local festival calendar.
Did you know? 你知道嗎？
Six facts about Lukang Township — perfect for quizzes and classroom discussions.
六個關於鹿港鎮的趣味知識，適合課堂問答。
A City of 100,000十萬人口大城
At its peak in the 18th century, Lukang had 100,000 residents — larger than many European cities at the time.
Taiwan's Historic No. 2歷史第二大城
The phrase 一府二鹿三艋舺 ranks Lukang as Taiwan's historical No. 2 city after Tainan (府城).
Zero Nails in the Ceiling無釘藻井
Longshan Temple's intricate 8-meter caisson ceiling has no nails — every piece locks together by traditional joinery alone.
Nine Living Crafts九大傳統工藝
Lukang craftsmen still practice 9 traditional crafts recognized by the government, making it Taiwan's most complete living craft heritage town.
Dragon Boat Draws Thousands端午盛況空前
The Dragon Boat Festival draws over 100,000 visitors each June to watch races on the Lukang Creek and enjoy traditional festivities along the old street.
Taiwan's Narrowest Alley台灣最窄巷弄
The "Momo Street" (摸乳巷) is so narrow that two people cannot pass side by side — it is one of Taiwan's most photographed and most talked-about historic laneways.