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Longshan Temple

📍 Taiwan Taipei 완화

Longshan Temple photo
Photo — BindiS · CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons)

Longshan Temple is a historic temple that represents the Wanhua area, and it lets you see both Taipei's religious life and everyday atmosphere. With ornate roof decorations, incense, and a steady flow of worshippers in prayer, it feels less like a static attraction and more like a living temple.

It is close to Huaxi Street Night Market and Bopiliao Historic Block, so it fits well into a walking route through old Wanhua. Observe temple etiquette and take a quiet look around.

Visitor information

Hours See the official information.
Admission Free
Address 타이베이시 완화구 광저우가 211호
Getting there Walk from Longshan Temple MRT Station

Opening hours and prices may change. Please check the official channel before visiting when an item says to check the official notice.

Useful tips

  • When taking photos, avoid photographing people who are praying from close range or directly from the front.
  • An evening visit brings good lighting and the scent of incense, but leave enough time to look around the nearby night market too.
  • When planning a Wanhua itinerary, it is easy to combine the temple and night market in one route. Since the official tourism office introduces Longshan Temple as Wanhua's representative temple, it feels natural to set aside quiet viewing time first, then continue on to the surrounding market streets.

Frequently asked questions

Will I feel uncomfortable if I don't know how to pay respects on my first visit?

Visitors can simply look around quietly. If you want to offer incense or pay respects, watch the on-site guidance and how people around you move, then follow along.

Is the dress code strict?

Taipei's official tourism content says respectful clothing is more appropriate than a strict dress code. At the actual temple, the important thing is not to obstruct the movement of people who are praying.

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The introduction was written by EasyTicket. The representative photo is a freely licensed Wikimedia Commons image; the creator and license are shown below the photo.