LKBNB (二鹿行館) — Tatami Rooms, a Rooftop Deck, and Three Golden Retrievers Waiting at the Door
A six-storey Beaux Arts building that was Lukang's tallest when it opened in 1975 — the town's first building with an elevator — LKBNB (LK Breakfast and Beds) has since been transformed into the most characterful family B&B in the historic quarter. With tatami rooms, a rooftop deck overlooking the old-town skyline, and three famously friendly golden retrievers, plus a 20-dish local congee breakfast included in the rate, this is the place Lukang itself would want you to stay.
LKBNB (二鹿行館, also listed as LK Breakfast and Beds) stands at No. 46 Chunhui Street in the heart of Lukang's historic quarter, Changhua County. The six-storey Beaux Arts building dates from 1975 — it was the tallest structure in Lukang at the time and housed the town's first elevator. Now run as a family B&B with 14 rooms, it occupies a prime position between the Mazu Temple and Longshan Temple: a 5-minute walk to the Lukang Folk Arts Museum, 11 minutes to Lukang Old Street, and 13 minutes to the famous Lugang Mazu Temple.
One guest recalls: "Three golden retrievers were sitting on the stairs when they arrived. After that came the best congee breakfast they'd ever eaten. They don't know how any other morning in Taiwan was supposed to compete."
What sets LKBNB apart from every other property in Lukang is its distinct personality. The three resident golden retrievers — calm, sociable, and managed carefully by the owners — have become the B&B's unofficial mascots and the detail every returning guest mentions first. The tatami rooms on floors 3 and 4 offer a Japanese-influenced floor-level sleeping experience: the family room stretches to 40 m² and sleeps six comfortably on futons, making it an unusual find for groups or families who want space without paying hotel prices.
The breakfast at LKBNB is the other thing every guest talks about. A traditional local-style congee is served with more than 20 accompanying dishes — fresh vegetables, protein, tofu, preserved foods, and seasonal fruit — alongside fresh-pressed smoothies and hot coffee. In a town where most B&Bs serve packaged pastries and instant noodles, this spread stands out as genuinely generous and locally rooted. It is included in the room rate at all tiers.
The rooftop deck is another feature that separates LKBNB from the rest of the town's accommodation. From the top of the six-storey building you look out across the low-rise historic quarter — rows of traditional shophouses and temple rooflines, with no modern towers to interrupt the view. In the late afternoon, when the light turns golden, it's one of Lukang's best and least-publicised vantage points. The owners, who are locals with deep knowledge of the town, are also generous with recommendations — restaurants, back-alley temples, and craft workshops that don't appear in standard tourist guides.
Location is genuinely excellent. Five minutes on foot puts you at the Lukang Folk Arts Museum, one of Taiwan's finest collections of traditional crafts and material culture. The old street's dried-tofu shops and incense-stick makers are an 11-minute walk; the great Mazu Temple — one of the most important pilgrimage sites in Taiwan — is 13 minutes. Free bicycle rental and a free shuttle service mean the town unfolds easily from your base here.
Before booking, a few honest points. The building is fifty years old and some rooms carry the feel of it — older carpets, dated fittings, and the occasional musty note that is inseparable from an ageing heritage building. This is not a boutique hotel that has just been renovated; it is a family home with genuine character and genuine imperfections. Guests who want polished hotel-standard rooms will be disappointed. Guests who want to feel genuinely embedded in Lukang will not.
To summarise: LKBNB (二鹿行館) is the right choice for travellers coming to Lukang to engage with the town rather than observe it from a distance. Tatami rooms, a rooftop with old-town views, three golden retrievers, and a breakfast that reflects the local food culture — all from approximately NT$1,400 per night. It is rare value in an increasingly visited historic town, and the kind of stay that is hard to replicate once it's gone.
Summary from Booking & Agoda
- ✓ Outstanding location — 5-min walk to Folk Arts Museum, 11 min to Old Street
- ✓ Generous local congee breakfast with 20+ dishes included in rate
- ✓ Warm, attentive hosts with excellent local knowledge and English
- ✓ Three friendly golden retrievers that guests consistently describe as a highlight
- ! 50-year-old building — some rooms show their age (older fittings, occasional mustiness)
- ! No mini-fridge in some room types
- ! Air-conditioning requires manual adjustment
- ✓ Tatami family rooms (40–50 m²) are unusually spacious for the price — great for groups
- ✓ Free parking, free Wi-Fi, free shuttle service — excellent inclusions at this price point
- ✓ English-speaking owner helps guests plan their Lukang itinerary personally
- ! Facilities score averages 7.9 — don't expect modern hotel amenities
- ! Some rooms have had insect reports (common in older buildings in Taiwan's humid south)
- 💡Family-run means informal — there's no 24-hour front desk or concierge service. The warmth and personal attention are genuine, but the professionalism is B&B-level, not hotel-level → ideal if you value human interaction over smooth operations
- 💡Tatami sleeping isn't for everyone — floor-level futon sleeping can cause back discomfort for those not used to it → standard bed rooms are available; request one when booking if you're unsure
- 💡Three dogs live on the premises — the golden retrievers are well-trained and kept friendly by the owners, but if you are afraid of dogs or allergic to pet dander, let the owners know in advance → they can arrange to keep the dogs separated from your areas