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Old Taoyuan · timber to stone

Taoyuan date: timber houses, temple carving and night-market dinner

77 Art Zone → Jingfu Temple → Taoyuan Night Market

A gravel courtyard before a Japanese-era timber house, with green foliage, a large bird’s-nest fern and an orange Lepu Tang banner.

Image: Taoyuan City Department of Cultural Affairs, 77 Art Zone introduction.

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Why this order

In the old city, timber dormitories hold shops and books, while temple carving remains part of daily life. Choose a detail you like, then take turns choosing dinner. The evening supplies its own conversation.

Your afternoon and evening

15:30–16:45 old houses; 17:00–17:40 temple; 18:00–19:30 dinner. Plan the full route Tuesday–Sunday.

Walk into the old city from Taoyuan railway station; take a taxi back after dinner if you prefer.

  1. Stop 1

    Taoyuan 77 Art Zone

    Arrive at 15:30 at 5, Lane 77, Zhongzheng Road. Explore the timber houses and courtyard, then an open shop or bookshop. Grounds open Tuesday–Sunday 09:00–22:00; tenants keep their own hours. Markets and performances are scheduled separately. No ticket for the grounds; purchases are extra.

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    Right now:Tuesday–Sunday 09:00–22:00; closed Monday, Lunar New Year’s Eve and Day

  2. Stop 2

    Jingfu Temple: columns and rooflines

    Walk — About 500 m; allow ten minutes.

    Around 17:00, look at the carving and architecture of the city’s “Big Temple.” Leave worshippers room and follow photography rules. Official hours 06:00–21:00; no admission ticket.

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  3. Stop 3

    Taoyuan Night Market: dinner proposals welcome

    Walk — About 1 km from Jingfu Temple; allow 20 minutes.

    At 18:00, eat around Beipu Road and Zhengkang Second Street. Start with a main, then dessert; either of you gets a veto. Stall opening days and prices vary.

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