HighlightsWhat you'll experience
Hear master craftspeople tell the story of their trade, then try it yourself.
Step Into Century-Old Craft Shops
A guide leads you to He Xing Pewter, Lan Xin Zhai, Cheng Hsing Chen and Luo Jin You Meng to learn the background of traditional trades and the spirit of their craft.
Make a Phoenix-Eye Cake by Hand
Make traditional pastries the old way and see the care and precision of the master bakers (3-hour plan).
A Set Meal at He Huo Dining
Local organic Lukang rice with seasonal ingredients, plus local snacks on the house (6-hour plan).
Paint Your Own Lion Head
After a neighborhood tour, paint a traditional lion head to experience the craft and its colors — or make phoenix-eye cakes instead (6-hour plan).
Options & PricesChoose your plan
3-Hour Plan: Craft Walk + Phoenix-Eye Cake Making
6-Hour Plan: Walk + He Huo Dining + Lion Head Painting
The RouteFull Itinerary
3-Hour Plan
Craft-themed walk, 1.5 hours, visiting He Xing Pewter, Lan Xin Zhai, Cheng Hsing Chen and Luo Jin You Meng to learn about traditional trades and the spirit of craft → Phoenix-eye cake making, 1–1.5 hours, experiencing the care behind traditional pastries.
6-Hour Plan
Craft-themed walk, 2 hours → Meal at He Huo Dining, 1.5 hours (set meal of local organic Lukang rice and seasonal ingredients, with local snacks on the house) → Neighborhood tour, 0.5 hours, on historic architecture and local faith → Lion head painting DIY, 1.5–2 hours (can be swapped for phoenix-eye cake making).
Good to KnowBooking Information
- Meeting point
- Lukang Folk Arts Museum (No. 152, Zhongshan Rd., Lukang Township, Changhua County)
- Advance booking
- Book one month in advance
- Minimum group size
- Individuals are welcome to book. The experience runs once 15 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 30 guests per booking.Cancellation & Refund Policy
- Individual travelers
- Shared group required (minimum 15 guests)
- Suitable ages
- All ages
- Guide language
- Mandarin Chinese
- Insurance
- Travel agency liability insurance (coverage and amounts per the policy issued for the tour)
Included
- 3-hour plan: professional local guide, craft-themed walk, phoenix-eye cake DIY instructor and materials, and the finished cakes to take home
- 6-hour plan: professional local guide, craft-themed walk, neighborhood and heritage commentary, a local set meal at He Huo Dining, lion head painting DIY instructor and materials, and the painted lion head to take home; if switched to phoenix-eye cake DIY, provided according to the confirmed plan
- Common to both plans: tour coordination and reservations, and travel agency liability insurance; coverage and amounts per the policy issued for the tour
Not included
- Round-trip transport, parking, shuttle and accommodation costs to the meeting point
- Drinks, extra dishes and other personal food and drink beyond the meals listed for the 6-hour plan
- Shopping at old-street shops, souvenirs and other personal expenses
- Extra DIY materials or pieces, extended time, custom routes and items not listed in the itinerary
