Longshan Temple, A Sanctuary of Serene Spirituality
No. 211 Guangzhou Street, Wanhua District, Taipei City
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Introduction
Longshan Temple is the first temple in Taipei, located at the intersection of Guangzhou Street and Xiyuan Street in the Wanhua District. The area was once known as Bangka, and it was plagued by poor conditions and epidemics. To improve the local situation, immigrants from Quanzhou, Fujian Province, brought the deity of Guanyin from the Longshan Temple in Anhai, Quanzhou, and began building Longshan Temple in Taiwan. Since its construction began in 1738 during the Qing Dynasty, Longshan Temple has been destroyed and repaired multiple times. During World War II, the temple was also destroyed and later restored. The present-day Longshan Temple is beautifully constructed, with a intricately designed temple courtyard, and is considered a highlight of Taiwanese temple art. In the early days, foreign travelers to Taipei would visit the National Palace Museum, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, and Longshan Temple for a visual feast. Every year from the 15th day of the first lunar month to the 19th day of the second lunar month, the temple holds traditional lantern exhibitions and activities such as peace lanterns. Longshan Temple is close to attractions such as Huaxi Night Market, Bangka Qingshan Temple, and Ximending. Address No. 211 Guangzhou Street, Wanhua District, Taipei City
Transportation Take the MRT to Longshan Temple Station (Banqiao line) and walk for about 5 minutes from Exit 1.
There are many people at night
