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初次造訪坐落於蘆洲夜市裡的湧蓮寺，坐北朝南的方位，格局方正，門外兩側各有一尊神像，看起來非常威嚴，感到十分震撼。建築充滿著歷史氣息，古色古香的外觀，讓人感覺彷彿穿梭在時光隧道中。

It was unforgettable when we first visited Yong Lian Temple in the Luzhou Night Market. The temple sits north and faces south with a God statue on both sides of the doorway. Visitors might feel like traveling back when stepping into the temple because it is historic.

湧蓮寺的起源可以追溯至幾世紀前，相傳是有兩位佛教信徒，他們帶著觀音佛祖神像前往外地募款，但在海上遇到颱風，船被風浪帶到了新北淡水的渡船頭。在那裡，他們遇見了一位名叫李佑的當地人。因緣際會下，獲得神明指示，觀世音菩薩希望前往今天的蘆洲湧蓮寺。因此，湧蓮寺的主神為觀世音菩薩，寺廟最大的特色是一尊由黃金萬兩打造的觀音，廟宇香火鼎盛，常常看到有信徒在此乞求心願或表達對神明的感謝。

The origin of Yong Lian Temple can be traced back to several centuries ago. It is said that two Buddhist worshippers fundraised with the statue of Guanyin. Unfortunately, they encountered a typhoon when traveling on the boat. What's worse, their ship was swept to the ferry terminal in Tamsui, New Taipei City. Thanks to the local person, Li You, they went ashore safe and sound. Afterward, they followed guidance from Guanyin. They built a temple and enshrined Guanyin in the place where Yong Lian Temple is located. Therefore, Guanyin is the main deity of Yong Lian Temple. One thing that you need to see is a statue of Guanyin because it is made of gold. The temple is often crowded with worshippers to pray or thank Guanyin. 

談到湧蓮寺附近的小吃時，不得不提到的是附近隨處可見的切仔麵。切仔麵最大的特色就是它的湯頭，採用大骨、三層肉長時間的燉煮，散發令人難以抗拒的香氣，成為一道最具代表性的蘆洲小吃。然而這道平凡小吃背後，卻隱藏著一個充滿傳奇與傳承的故事。據說有個名叫周烏豬的人，在湧蓮寺門口擺攤賣切仔麵，他收了一個徒弟名叫楊萬寶，幾年後，楊萬寶靠著這項技能繼續擺攤賣麵，後來吸引了許多人效仿，也在附近賣起了切仔麵，這便是切仔麵的歷史由來。

When it comes to the local snack near Yong Lian Temple, Qiezi noodles is one of the common dishes in this district. The best part of the dish lies in its broth, stewed with large bones and three layers of pork. You will smell the great scent when taking a sip. It is said that Zhou Wu Pig was the first person to sell this traditional snack in front of Yong Lian Temple. He passed down his techniques to his apprentice, Yang Wan Bao. Since the business went well, many people imitated him to set up a booth. Therefore, Qiezi noodles shops can be seen everywhere in Luzhou. 

湧蓮寺和切仔麵都代表了台灣文化和美食的精華。無論是在湧蓮寺裡參拜，還是在路邊小攤品嘗著切仔麵的美味，都能深刻體驗到台灣豐富的傳統文化。這兩項經典之間的結合，讓人全方位地體驗到台灣特有的文化。如果有機會，不妨實地走訪，感受莊嚴的寺廟文化和品嘗台灣的特色小吃，相信在這裡找到心靈的寧靜後，也能滿足你的味蕾。

Yong Lian Temple and Qiezi noodles represent Taiwanese culture and the essence of gourmet food. Whether you worship inside the temple or tasting the delicious Qiezi noodles from street vendors, you might experience Taiwanese unique culture through them. If you have an opportunity, it's worth visiting in person to feel the solemnity of temple culture and indulge yourself in exceptional Taiwanese Street food. After finding inner tranquility here, your taste buds will also be satisfied.