The World’s Only Glass Mazu Temple: A One-Day Tour of Lukang’s Top Five Attractions

By MOOK Traveler Christopher | Compiled and Reported

Lukang Town in Changhua was once a major economic and transportation hub in central Taiwan. The saying “One capital, two Lukangs, three Mengchas” speaks to the town’s glorious golden age. In addition to its historic temples and street food, here are five must-visit attractions that span from ancient times to the present, offering visitors a deep, time-traveling experience in this once-thriving cultural capital.

1. Glass Mazu Temple
 
The Glass Mazu Temple is officially known as the “Taiwan Husheng Palace Art Center.” It brings together a cluster of glass industry players and utilizes specialized industrial techniques to create what aims to be the world’s largest — and Asia’s first — sample house, themed “The Glass Temple – Taiwan Husheng Palace.”

The Glass Mazu Temple was successfully consecrated on March 31, 2012, and officially opened to worshippers nationwide after the lighting of the Bagua Sky Lantern. The glass art team not only crafted the Glass Mazu but also integrated industrial techniques with cultural creativity and religious rituals to create a Glass Sacred Sedan Chair and a Glass Mazu Boat, establishing a world-class new tourism attraction.

2. Ribbon King Sightseeing Factory
 
The “Ribbon King Ribbon Culture Park” is a sightseeing factory transformed from a traditional industry, aiming to continue the beauty of ribbons and become a factory that spreads happiness. The park displays a variety of colorful ribbons and their fascinating production processes, along with high-tech LED light experiences in the Textile Tech Light Corridor and DIY workshops. Through the ribbon sightseeing factory, visitors can learn how ribbons have evolved from everyday use to becoming part of the fashion industry.

The park’s viral “Mirror Color Pathway” has become a popular photo spot for girls, featuring the seven colors of the rainbow paired with endless mirrors — perfect for photos no matter how you shoot them. Additionally, the park regularly changes its themes, so visiting early ensures you won’t miss out on unique photo opportunities.