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1.Li’s
Ancient House
 
The ancient house
of famous anti-Japanese general Yu-pang Li is a must-stop-by grade-three
historic site for those who are interested in culture, archaeology, and
photography. Its address is No. 19, Lane 243, Chungcheng Road, Luzhou District, New Taipei City. It was built by Chou-fu Li in the 7th year during
the reign of Xianfeng in the Qing Dynasty. It is located in Tientzuwei of
Lujhou. Therefore, it is called “Field beauty.” A horizontal inscribed board
reads “Wai Han” (inscribed by examination Juren Shou-Huei Lo) is hung above the front gate of the ancient
house. There is one half-moon shaped lotus pool in front of the house and a small
canal leading to Danshui River. Li’s ancient house has been maintained well so
far, and is a typical building of traditional rural family settlement in
Taiwan. At present, the ancient house is surrounded by skyscrapers. Such a
strong comparison makes people perceive the strong contrast between modern
buildings and traditional ones. Such a unique architectural phenomenon reflects
the history in Taiwan, as well as the loss of convention.
2. National Open University
 
National Open University
was founded in 1986, and is the first university using audio-visual multimedia
teaching. The main purpose of establishment is to provide adult advanced
education and continuing education, as well as to fulfill the idea of lifelong
learning for people in Taiwan. Its teaching characteristics include the use of
teaching materials of multimedia and learning approaches of multiple channels.
The teaching materials it provides include textbooks, video, CDs, etc. As for
teaching method, distance teaching is mainly provided, followed by face-to-face
teaching. The teaching contents are transmitted through channels such as
televisions, broadcasting, internet, distance video. Students can watch or
listen to teaching programs at any time or fixed time through “internet
real-time broadcasting system.”
3.Baoyou Temple
 (Phoenix)
 (Dragon)
Baoyou Temple in Lujhou
is also called Royal Highness Palace where Chi-fu Royal Highness was mainly
worshipped by the ancestor “The 5th ancestor De-yuan Chen” of the Chen family in Lujhou. The Chen family originally lived in
Xinan Community, Shengxiang Rende Village, Tongan County, Quanzhou, Fujian and
worshiped Chi-fu Royal Highness. In 1660s, the Chen family went across the
Taiwan Strait to bring wasteland under cultivation. In order to live smoothly
and peacefully, they worshipped Chi-fu Royal Highness. With the blessing from
Chi-fu Royal Highness all over Lujhou, more and more believers started to
worship it. In 1710, the Chen family donated the statue of Chi-fu Royal
Highness and built Baoyou Temple to worship it.
4. Jian-sheng Lin Library
 
The construction of Jian-sheng Lin Library
was initiated in June 1990. The library occupies an area of 0.231 hectares. The
library is a 5-story and one-basement building in the height of 31 meters.
Architects Zu-yuan Li and Chung-Ping Wang designed the library as a modern
building with traditional style. The 2nd and 3rd floor of
the library are reading rooms where no books have been archived and is open for
teenagers, local residents to read their own books. In the beginning when the
Foundation was established, its objective is to “promote art and cultural
activities and community culture.” Therefore, the 1st floor and the
basement of the library are designed as multi-functional cultural activity
space where one small stage was installed for performance of small music
concerts or small troupes.
Ever since the library is open, in addition
to many music performances, seminars, and painting exhibitions planned
annually, it also regularly opens the courses of art workshops and curriculum
for community college for the elderly. Moreover, in order to contribute to the
community, general public can participate in all the activities for free.
5. Sanmin Senior
High School
In 1989, the principal of Luzhou Junior High
School, Mr. Pei-chang Hu, was responsible for the preparation of school
founding. In 1990, Provincial Department of Education approved the school
founding to establish “Taipei County Sanmin Junior High School” for formal
enrollment. The offices of Luzhou Junior High School were temporarily used as
classrooms. Moreover, Provincial Department of Education commissioned Mr.
Zai-Sing Chang as the school founding principal. In 1991, teachers and students
moved to the main campus. In 1996, the school participated in the trial of
complete school and was renamed as “Taipei County Sanmin High School” to
establish high school mathematics, physics, language, and sports classes. One
of the MRT Station of MRT Luzhou Line is called “Sanmin High School.” In 2000,
it was approved by Taipei County Government to be formally upgraded as “Taipei
County Sanmin High School” in compliance with The Senior High School Act. In
2010, in response to upgrade of five major counties/cities, “Taipei County
Sanmin High School” was renamed as “New Taipei City Sanmin High School.”
6. Ancient Flagstone
Path in the Qing Dynasty
Desheng Street used to be called “Ancient
flagstone path in the Qing Dynasty.” The road from the entrance of Desheng
Street to Yonglien Temple used to be the place where vendors carried their
cargoes to the market. The Sanmin Road at the street entrance used to be a river
where there are aquatic creatures, such as paradise fish and crabs. There was a
beautiful stone bridge spanning the river. In the old days, porters carrying
heavy cargos would walk on the dirt road. In raining days, it was inconvenient
for them to walk on the muddy road. Therefore, flagstone was paved on the road
to facilitate walking. The street was called “stone road” at the time where
people could get massaged as they walked by.
7.Luzhou District Office
 
After the upgrade of New Taipei City, District
offices, as well as various bureaus of New Taipei City Government, have become
the divisions of New Taipei City Government. The smooth communication between
District Offices and City Government facilitates the continuous construction of
various districts. The objective of Luzhou District Office was to transform New
Taipei City into a new city where dwellers can live happily. Ever since the MRT
Luzhou Line was opened, Luzhou has been transformed into a place with
historical and cultural value, convenient transportation, and rapidly developed
commerce and industry. Moreover, since Xin-Juang MRT was opened on January 5,
2012, the transportation network has become more convenient. The promising
future of Luzhou is coming. The head of District Office has upheld the services
ideas of “friendliness, efficiency, convenience, and care” to provide service
for every citizen, in order to make Luzhou a livable place with “LOHAS, hope,
and care.”
8. Luzhou Entrance
to the Temple
 
Luzhou Night Market is located in New
Taipei City Luzhou District. In the Qing Dynasty, vendors have gathered at
Yonglien Temple in the district to develop a traditional market. The temple has
been overhauled for four times and become the religious center of local
residents in Luzhou. Luzhou night market is located at the crossroads between
Desheng Street and Chengkung Road. There are many vendors in the night market,
and it is popular among local residents. The night market is mainly located on
Chengkung Road and Desheng Street where there are many stores and vendors at
two sides. The center of the night market is Yonglien Temple in Luzhou, which
is very popular. At present, “New Taipei City Luzhou District Association for
Promotion of Business District” is responsible for maintenance of environmental
hygiene and holding activities. The center of Luzhou Business District is the
popular Yonglien Temple. Therefore, the business district is also called
Yonglien Temple Night Market. There are many ancient houses, old stores, and
famous vendors gathering on the street. It is the life bazaar of local
residents. The market is opened in the morning, at the noon, and in the
evening. In the morning, it is a traditional market providing residents with
abundant fresh food and daily necessities. At the noon and in the evening, it becomes
a place where general public go shopping and dining. In recent years, under the
guidance of Department of Commerce, Ministry of Economic Affairs, the business
district has been reformed to accentuate its own characteristics. Moreover,
tourist leaflets have been produced to enhance website marketing and marketing
impression. The business district is an important place of traditional cuisine
where many local snacks, such as soft tofu, meatballs, noodles, lou mei,
glutinous rice balls, etc. lasting for generations are gathered. Because
traditional snack Qie-a Noodle originates form Luzhou, there are many Qie-a
Noodle stores here.
9. Jiuchiong Temple
 
More than three hundred years ago, Jiuchiong
Temple was built. It is said that during the reign of Yongli in the end of Ming
Dynasty, Cheng-gong Zheng came to Taiwan to send a punitive expedition against
Netherland army. When his troop stopped by Luzhou, they buried a large number
of arms in the west of Luzhou Central Road. Moreover, they also planted a Jiuchiong
tree as a mark. Afterwards, the resident in Luzhou started to worship the tree
in memory of the troop’s success, and the Jiuchiong Temple was built. Although
Jiuchiong Temple does not occupy a large area, Danshui River is in its south,
Guanyin Mountain is in its north and the scenery is very beautiful. The tree
used to be very large and it required two people to stretch their arms to
encircle it. However, it fell down thrice due to insect problem and weather.
Even though the fourth generation of the tree looks normal, it prosperously
survives and many believers hang red cloth on it to develop a unique scene. For
road widening, the tree is left in the center of road for maintenance of
tradition. Although it seems to be the most adequate solution, the issue is
still worth of investigation. The shape of the area of Jiuchiong Temple looks
like a olive, and there is a monument reads “ancient historic monument” in
front of it.
10. Sunset of
Guanyin Mountain
 
 
11. Beauty of Luzhou Riverside (Bicycle Journey)
 
 
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