Youngsters are preserving history in Lukang, Taiwan

A view of the famous tourism attraction, Longshan Temple, is seen in this undated file photograph. Photos: The China Post/ANN

When talk turns to tourist attractions in Lukang, most people mention places like Longshan Temple, lovely street views, and edible delicacies. However, people rarely remember that Lukang, located in north-western Changhua county, used to be the second largest town in Taiwan in the 17th century.

Much has changed since then, of course, thanks to rapid development and the advancement of technology in the 20th century. Some old buildings have been replaced by modern ones and factories and stores have been built.