We visited Taiwan for the first time last week and visited the Longshan temple. We did not realize it was a holiday weekend when we visited, so the temple was very busy. However, it was clear to say that it was a beautiful temple with a lot to offer visitors. We especially enjoyed the timing of the bells at the top of the hour and the hand carved wood work.

It's free to visit and highlights gorgeous ornate architecture but be forewarned that on a weekend, it can get very busy. Buddhists scholars were studying on the grounds and people came to pray and leave offerings. Worth seeing but not a must see if you are limited on time. Easy walk from the MRT.

This is such a beautiful active temple. I have seen many temples on my travels. I would highly recommend going. I went early hoping to avoid the crowds but it was already really busy. Beautiful. Nice to watch the locals observing prayers. The design and intricate details of the temple were stunning. Surprisingly, they were not strict with covering up or having shoulders exposed. Highly recommend.

This is the oldest temple in Taipei first established in 1738 and is constantly busy with a continuous flow of worshippers. It is fascinating simply to stand and observe the acts of devotion for good luck although it is important to be respectful. There are free brochures in the reception area which explain some history and point out some of the highlights in the temple.

This temple was beautiful in both garden and decoration. The atmosphere was lively and peaceful. Amazing to visit. They had a waterfall and koi pond too. The prayer service was welcoming and rhythmic, and the system for buying charms was very accessible. Full of both tourists and locals.

Very cool. I recommend taking a free walking tour. The guide does a pretty good job explaining the Temple. Google Free walking tour Longshan Temple, you will find it.

This is a religious place of worship covering several deities. Centers on Buddhism , although it is said to cover Taoism as well . Look at the leaflets. Covers any wish that you wish to happen. Reminder is that you cannot have your photo taken with the Gods they revere. The fountain near the entrance is a sight to see.

I went there as early as 7 to see the temple for my travel photography project because I heard the temple is usually very busy in the morning. Yes, the temple opens as early as 6 AM. By the time I got there there were already many people praying. The gift shop Inside the temple doesn't open until 8 AM. The staff at the gift shop speak really good English. They helped me pick this glaze bead. It's a symbol of peace and good fortune. I can't give it to my gf when I return to Japan.

Longshan Temple is the oldest and most important temple in Taipei. Apparently, the President and the Mayor had been there earlier on the day we went - New Year's Day. The temple was founded in 1738 by immigrants from China and rebuilt several times. The decoration is fascinating, but it was so crowded we couldn’t really appreciate it. NYD is a busy day in temples and we were pressed by a milling crowd. You’d think this was Buddhist, but there is a lot of syncretism here with Chinese folk religion and ancestor worship. For instance, I didn’t think that Buddhism had numerous deities; I didn’t even think the Buddha was a god. Fruit and sweets are offered to the deities and the temple shop does a roaring trade in religious souvenirs. Apparently people pray to different gods for different purposes; family, passing an exam etc. On NYD they go from here to buy lottery tickets, believing it to be a lucky day (they haven’t thought that through). It seems to be a blend of ancestor worship and superstition, not the mindfulness Buddhism I read of in Thich Nhat Hanh.

This is the biggest of the three traditional Temples in the Wanhua district. Often very crowded with both people praying and also tourists visiting. Very elaborate and ornate Southern Chinese architecture. There is also a massive koi pond and water features near the entrance. We visited just after the Lantern Festival, so there are still lots of paper lanterns in the courtyard and along the outside of the Temple, celebrating the Year of the Rabbit. Very festive, colourful, and vibrant