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Lungshan Temple (Taipei)

211 Guangzhou Street, 富民里, Taipei City

Description

Lungshan Temple was built by settlers from China's Fujian province during the mid-18th century in Taipei, although it was destroyed and had to be rebuilt several times. The primary worship is to Guanshiyin Buddha (the Bodhisattva of compassion) but there are also altars to Chinese deities such as Mazu (goddess of the Sea) and Guan Yu (a military General). The temple complex sports colourful ceramics, wooden sculptures and includes, inter alia, a Front Gate, three halls and a pair of dragons protecting the Main Hall.

Access & Transport

The temple is located in the historical part of Taipei, in the Wanhua district. It is served by the namesake Longshan Temple station on the Blue metro line (Bannan).

Instructions & Recommendations

Our research indicates there are three chanting ceremonies that take place daily at 06h00, 08h00, and 15h45.

Meta review

This temple is considered one of the best in Taipei by travel guidebooks and online reviews are consistently positive; they highlight the intricate decoration but also note that there is intrinsically nothing exceptional about the complex. Still, a good place to watch local worshippers and it is generally quite busy.

Environmental & Social

Environmentally neutral and part of the city's cultural heritage.

Conclusion

Lungshan is without doubt one of the most interesting temples in Taipei but not a must see if you have already visited others in a similar Fujian style. Still, unless you are not planning to be in the Wanhua district at some stage, we do think it is worth a detour (even just for a quick look).

Key positive

Very fine decoration

Next to MRT stop

Key negative

Can be quite busy

Suitability

No religious denomination restrictions. There are a few steps in certain places so wheelchair users may require some assistance to properly explore the temple

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

February 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit

av. transport time:0h 20m

est. visit time:0h 45m

Regulated hours

Monday06:00 - 21:45

Tuesday06:00 - 21:45

Wednesday06:00 - 21:45

Thursday06:00 - 21:45

Friday06:00 - 21:45

Saturday06:00 - 21:45

Sunday06:00 - 21:45

Pricing
Free

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