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Lukang Creek is located on the south side of the old Lukang town. During the Qing dynasty, merchant vessels could sail up the waterway, making it a key transport route for trade with China. Adjacent to the historic old street district, it was also a hub for goods exchange. This prosperity earned Lukang the reputation of “First Tainan, Second Lukang, Third Bangka,” and testified to the days when a thousand sails entered the harbor. Times have changed. Today, Lukang Creek has lost its original function and serves as a drainage channel collecting rainwater and domestic wastewater from the urban area. Under the “Lukang Creek Revitalization Project,” the county government is reconnecting the creek with the old town district, integrating it into local life and expanding recreational space for residents and visitors. The goal is to restore the former “Mother River,” revive its cultural landscape, and bring back the splendor of Lukang Creek. The 1.5-kilometer waterfront corridor features plazas, green belts, riverside walkways, and a waterborne stage. The stage and Sails Plaza provide venues for arts performances. At each end of the waterway—Kaiyuan Plaza and Sails Plaza—stand two public artworks: “Fu-Lu Beast” and “Boating on the Deer.” A dancing-water show runs nightly from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Kaiyuan Plaza. The transformation of Lukang Creek offers both visitors and residents a cultural and recreational space and further beautifies the surrounding environment.