Hukou Old Street — In 1893, the North-South Railway established a station in Old Hukou, making it a transportation and economic hub, driving the development of the old street. Starting in 1914, unique "Dazheng style architecture" was built, combining red brick materials from South China with ancestral hall relief carvings, creating an elegant atmosphere.

Hukou Old Street. In 1893, the North-South Railway established a station in Old Hukou, making it a transportation and economic hub, driving the development of the old street. Starting in 1914, unique "Dazheng style architecture" was built, combining red brick materials from South China with ancestral hall relief carvings, creating an elegant atmosphere. In 1893, the North-South Railway established a station in Old Hukou, making it a transportation and economic hub and driving the development of the old street. Starting in 1914, unique "Dazheng style architecture" was built, combining red brick materials from South China with ancestral hall relief carvings, creating an elegant atmosphere. As the station relocated in 1929, the old street gradually declined. In recent years, it has been revitalized and has regained its charm. Today's Hukou Old Street, though its former splendor has faded, now boasts a simple elegance in its red brick buildings. Its unique nostalgic and artistic atmosphere still attracts countless literati and artists to visit. Although a highway runs alongside it, stepping into Hukou Old Street feels like entering another dimension. The wooden station in front of the Catholic Church quietly tells stories of bygone train eras. The low-rise houses, brick-red Baroque architecture, three-dimensional carvings on the front archways, retro-style shop signs, and well-preserved arched arcades all stack the history of the old street back to the early Republic of China. From the Catholic Church to the Sanyuan Temple at the end of the street, the approximately 300-meter-long and 10-meter-wide street is filled with surprisingly elegant architecture. In addition to local residences, the street also features old clinics, cultural and historical studios, cafes, restaurants, and Douzhiwei Tofu shops. The aroma of stir-fried pork intestines with ginger (jiangsi chao dachang) wafts from snack shops, blending with the rich scent of coffee, creating a fusion of East and West. Visitors Address: 新竹縣湖口鄉湖口老街 Hours: 00:00–23:59 Hsinchu County