HighlightsWhat you'll experience
Discover a century of stories along the historic street, then make something by hand to take home.
A Century of Stories on One Old Street
Starting from the old street's painted story wall, walk through Literature Lane, Qingyuan Temple, the Lu Family Mansion and the Thirteen Shops historic houses — 60 minutes for the highlights version, 90 minutes for the in-depth version.
Sachets in a Century-Old Herbal Shop
Hear the story of the De An Tang herbal shop, weigh herbs on a traditional steelyard, and fill a mosquito-repellent sachet to take home.
A Bowl of Golden Citrus Aiyu Jelly
At Touwei Farm Station, start by hand-washing aiyu seeds, add local citrus honey syrup, and learn about Yilan's citrus industry.
Shape Incense Clay, Paint a Charm
Shape a design from Ji Wen Tang's incense clay, or paint a wooden omamori charm, and leave with a one-of-a-kind piece.
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Toucheng Old Street Guided Walk, Highlights
Toucheng Old Street Guided Walk, In-Depth
Add-ons
The RouteFull Itinerary
Toucheng Old Street Guided Walk
Painted story wall → Literature Lane and Art Lane → South Gate Earth God Shrine → Qingyuan Temple → Lu Family Mansion and Shiyun Lake → Thirteen Shops historic houses → North Gate Earth God Shrine → Li Rong-chun Literary Museum → Touwei Farm Station brand house.
Make Your Own Herbal Mosquito-Repellent Sachet
Hear the story of the century-old De An Tang herbal shop as a specialist introduces Chinese herbs; weigh them on a traditional steelyard and fill a sachet to take home.
Citrus Aiyu Jelly DIY
Start by hand-washing aiyu seeds, add a special local citrus honey syrup to make clear golden aiyu jelly, and learn about Yilan's citrus industry and culture.
Incense Clay Craft Workshop
The instructor shares Ji Wen Tang's story and incense-making know-how; using incense clay blended by master Lin Jian-hong, mix the incense powder with water and shape your own design.
Wooden Omamori Charm DIY
Decorate a wooden omamori key ring with a wood-burning pen or acrylic paint to create a one-of-a-kind piece.
Good to KnowBooking Information
- Meeting point
- No. 32-1, Zhongyong St., Toucheng Township, Yilan County (Goldfish Living Room); Citrus Aiyu Jelly DIY meets at Touwei Farm Station (No. 15, Xiwu Lane, Chengbei Village, Toucheng Township)
- Available times
- Monday to Friday, 09:00–18:00
- Advance booking
- Book at least 7 days ahead
- Minimum group size
- Individuals are welcome to book. The experience runs once 20 guests have booked for the same day; if the minimum isn't reached, we'll let you know and give you a full refund. Up to 40 guests per booking.Walk: up to 40 guests; sachet, incense clay and charm workshops: 36; aiyu jelly: 32Cancellation & Refund Policy
- Individual travelers
- Shared group required (minimum 20 guests)
- Suitable ages
- Workshops recommended for ages 6 and up, accompanied by a parent
- Guide language
- Mandarin Chinese
- Insurance
- Public liability insurance (fixed venues such as the old-house base and artisan workshops); travel agency liability insurance / travel accident medical insurance (moving activities such as the walk; up to NT$2 million for accidental death or disability and up to NT$200,000 for accident medical expenses); arranged by Goldfish Neighbors
Included
- Toucheng Old Street Guided Walk (60/90 min): a professional local guide, stories of Goldfish Neighbors and Toucheng's placemaking, and guided stops along the route such as the painted story wall, Literature Lane, Art Lane, the South and North Gate Earth God Shrines, Qingyuan Temple, the Lu Family Mansion, Shiyun Lake, the Thirteen Shops historic houses, the Li Rong-chun Literary Museum and Touwei Farm Station; actual stops depend on time and conditions on the day
- Herbal mosquito-repellent sachet making: instructor, the story of the century-old De An Tang and an introduction to Chinese herbs, traditional steelyard weighing, sachet materials and the finished sachet to take home
- Citrus Aiyu Jelly DIY: instructor, aiyu and local citrus honey syrup and other materials, hand-washing aiyu and tasting on site
- Incense Clay Craft Workshop: instructor, an introduction to Ji Wen Tang and incense making, incense powder and clay materials, use of molds on site and the finished piece to take home
- Wooden Omamori Charm DIY: instructor, wooden omamori key ring, wood-burning pen or acrylic paint and other materials, and the finished charm to take home
Not included
- Round-trip transport, parking and shuttle costs to the meeting point
- Capsule toys at the South Gate Earth God Shrine, shopping at Touwei Farm Station, coffee, soft-serve ice cream and other personal expenses
- Extra materials or pieces, extended time, custom content and items not listed in the itinerary
