Lungshan Temple Tours and Activities

Lungshan Temple
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Admire fine wooden carvings or spend some time in quiet contemplation at one of Taipei’s most prominent temples.

Visit the Longshan Temple’s main hall to encounter over 165 statues and carvings of gods and deities. The temple is multidenominational, so you will see figures from different religions as you make your way around the complex. Pause to relax by the waterfall and admire the building’s architecture or the carved wooden gates.

Longshan Temple was founded in 1738 and was dedicated to the Buddhist goddess of mercy. When it was rebuilt in the early 20th century it began to blend elements of other religions such as Taoism. It remains a prime example of Chinese religious architecture and is a great place to come to learn more about eastern religions or simply enjoy a moment’s relaxation in tranquil surroundings.

Enter by making your way through the temple’s three consecutive gates. Make sure you take note of the stones that line these gates they were the old ballast stones from the ships on which Taipei’s immigrants arrived.

Of the 165 figures in the main hall, the most prominent is the figure of Guanyin, to whom the temple is dedicated. Beside him you will see two bodhisattvas known as Manjursi and Samantabhadra. These are surrounded by a further 18 attendants or “Arhans”, making for an impressive sight.

Elsewhere in the temple grounds, admire the colourful dragon sculptures and the wooden panels engraved with Chinese calligraphy. Visit the stalls outside the temple gates. Here you can buy Buddhist souvenirs, antiques and Chinese medicines.

Visit on the 1st or 15th day of the lunar month to see one of the temple festivals, and keep your eye on the temple calendar for information on the many other festivals throughout the year.

The Longshan Temple is located on Guangzhou Street and is open every day of the year. MRT trains and buses stop nearby. It is free to enter.

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