Longshan Temple
Longshan Temple
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6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Monday
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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Many festivals and celebrations are held in Lungshan, often called "meeting place of the gods" for the wealth of deities worshipped here. Lungshan means "Dragon Mountain."
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Aussie_Binturong
Queensland, Australia304 contributions
Jan. 2023 • Solo
The music here kind of hypnotises you into a trance-like state. A beautiful and fascinating temple, and the waterfall is just gorgeous.
Written January 25, 2023
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Alex H
Port St. Mary, UK928 contributions
Jan. 2023 • Couples
Not too far from Taipei main station, definitely within walking distance from nearby Metro stations. Entry is free. This temple is very pretty on the eye and there are multiple Buddhist statues which you can walk round and appreciate. We came here on Chinese New Year’s Eve and it wasn’t too busy, and it was great to be able to watch the locals pray, use the incense and see their culture first hand. There are some really beautiful sights here for photos - highly recommend.
Written January 23, 2023
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sack o travels
Palo Alto, CA31 contributions
Jul. 2022
I am an American, and I'm religous either, but this temple is very good, as it has lots of decoration, and it is very big and the fish at the courtyard look nice.
Written August 21, 2022
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia12,100 contributions
Apr. 2022
In the West, it's common to isolate religious denominations into distinctive schools of thought. At the Longshan Temple, however, the three main Chinese religious traditions are worshipped -- Buddhism, Taoism and Cofucianism -- in the same temple. Longshan Temple was established in 1738, when settlers arrived in this area, then called Manka. During the Ching Dynasty (1644-1911) the temple, the oldest in Taipei, served as a commnity centre. You may be alarmed by the crowds and sounds, but it's normal.
Written May 27, 2022
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Google Rinpoche
Jiaoxi, Yilan226 contributions
Apr. 2021 • Solo
Longshan, which literally means “dragon mountain,” is a mixture of Buddhism and Taoism. If you are interested in religion or Taiwanese culture, please come here. This is the Potala Palace of the Republic of China.
Written April 3, 2021
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beatrice390
Indonesia310 contributions
Feb. 2020 • Family
One of the busiest temple in Taipei. Lots of tourist come here either for praying or just visiting.
This temple is one of oldest temple in Taiwan. Build around 1738 by chinese folks from Fujian- China.
This temple architecture is gorgeous with detailed craving throughout.
The metro station that stop nearby has the same name as this temple ( Lung Shan Station).
This temple is one of oldest temple in Taiwan. Build around 1738 by chinese folks from Fujian- China.
This temple architecture is gorgeous with detailed craving throughout.
The metro station that stop nearby has the same name as this temple ( Lung Shan Station).
Written January 11, 2021
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia12,100 contributions
Oct. 2020
Longshan Temple is one of Taipei's oldest temples. "Longshan" means "dragon mountain." You can take your pick who you wish to worship -- all three main Chinese religious traditions are worshipped here: Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism. The area around the temple is a bit seedy., but a lot less so than it once was. Confucius was a sage, not a god, so that he is venerated rather than worshipped. "Folk religion" is something most Taiwanese adhere to.
Written November 30, 2020
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liucy752
Taipei, Taiwan1,099 contributions
Oct. 2020
This is the most famous Temple in Taipei.
Dating back to 1738, this temple was originally a Buddhist temple. It was dedicated to Guanyin (觀世音, Avalokiteśvara, one of the Buddhist bodhisattva), which is a branch spirit from Guanyin of the Lungshan Temple at Jin-Jiang county, Fujian province (福建省晉江縣). Then it was named after its root temple.
Destroyed and rebuilt for several times, the temple now worships gods of three religions: Buddhist, Taoist and Ruism (Confucianism).
To improve air quality and to better protect the environment, Taiwan started a movement to encourage temples to ban incense burning since 2014.
There is no incense in this temple. Great!!.
Dating back to 1738, this temple was originally a Buddhist temple. It was dedicated to Guanyin (觀世音, Avalokiteśvara, one of the Buddhist bodhisattva), which is a branch spirit from Guanyin of the Lungshan Temple at Jin-Jiang county, Fujian province (福建省晉江縣). Then it was named after its root temple.
Destroyed and rebuilt for several times, the temple now worships gods of three religions: Buddhist, Taoist and Ruism (Confucianism).
To improve air quality and to better protect the environment, Taiwan started a movement to encourage temples to ban incense burning since 2014.
There is no incense in this temple. Great!!.
Written November 20, 2020
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jeffryb
Keysborough, Australia371 contributions
Aug. 2020
People who are new to the Orient are often confused by temples. Not only is there smoking incene and banging of gongs, there doesn't appear to be much devotion. First, there are three main traditions -- Taoism, Buddhism and Confucianism. Second, as in Langshan Temple, they are all mixed up. Taoism may predominate, but it is not alone. In all, just wander around and if the worshippers don't go to a certain area of the temple there is probably a reason why.
Written September 28, 2020
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CdnLovesTravel787
Vancouver, Canada2,933 contributions
Jan. 2020
The architecture of this temple from over 300 years ago is very ornate and very Chinese. Around the temple are many, many stores selling religious sculpture carvings, artifacts. Longshan Temple is a Chinese folk temple built in 1738.
Entering the temple there is a wall of waterfalls to the right. Although man made, it is made to look very natural. Many were having their pictures taken in front of it. Into the first temple you come to an area of food offerings, incense burning and prayers. Many were burning incense sticks and saying prayers for the new year. Flowers, mostly pots of beautiful orchids were everywhere as gifted to the temple.
The metro station is by the same name as the temple. Despite earthquakes and fires over the years, the Taiwanese have always repaired this temple out of respect and love for it.
Old retired men love to congregate in the park square directly across from the temple, socializing with one another.
There is also a large empty ground area which I wondered about and later saw it was actually a dancing waters fountain to Chinese instrumental music. It was really lovely to watch.
This temple and area are worth a visit for its history and to see the locals, visit the street market, walk around to see stores of arts & crafts. There is even a nice bakery in this area which is quite popular.
Entering the temple there is a wall of waterfalls to the right. Although man made, it is made to look very natural. Many were having their pictures taken in front of it. Into the first temple you come to an area of food offerings, incense burning and prayers. Many were burning incense sticks and saying prayers for the new year. Flowers, mostly pots of beautiful orchids were everywhere as gifted to the temple.
The metro station is by the same name as the temple. Despite earthquakes and fires over the years, the Taiwanese have always repaired this temple out of respect and love for it.
Old retired men love to congregate in the park square directly across from the temple, socializing with one another.
There is also a large empty ground area which I wondered about and later saw it was actually a dancing waters fountain to Chinese instrumental music. It was really lovely to watch.
This temple and area are worth a visit for its history and to see the locals, visit the street market, walk around to see stores of arts & crafts. There is even a nice bakery in this area which is quite popular.
Written May 12, 2020
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Aku sekarang tinggal di yonghe, Aku ingin pergi ke kuil long shan. Dari yonghe ke kuil long shan memerlukan waktu berapa lama ya?
Shary Lu
Taipei, Taiwan394 contributions
如果你搭乘捷運交通系統，需轉換一次車輛，大約需要40分鐘的時間
how about wearing shorts
Greg S
Sydney, Australia1,586 contributions
There is no dress code! However I recommend you wear presentable shorts as you are in religious premises!
Hi Poi
Could you please suggest where I can visit the temple where has Ming Ming Sang Di in Taiwan?
Meng Poh
Ipoh, Malaysia231 contributions
Sorry Natti. I am not sure.
is there any night markets near longshan temple? thanks?
crablover2
Cupertino, CA51 contributions
Yes, there are 2-3 a few blocks from Longshan Temple on the left, right, and behind. Can't remember their names, but one of them is the famous 'Snake Alley' night market.
Arcquitecto
Davao del Sur Province, Philippines187 contributions
Is there an admission fee for this temple?
Thank You!
Aprilianinor
Coventry, UK129 contributions
No admission fees for any of the temples we visited in Taiwan
Hi, I am changing planes on Saturday 24th September. Arriving at 05:25 Terminal 2 Taipei/TPE and flying out at 13.15pm from Terminal 1
This means I have good 5 Hours time to visit a Temple not to far from the Airport. I am a senior lady and would need an English speaking guide. What can you suggest?
Nikonnex
Houston, TX74 contributions
Since you will have nearly eight hours on the ground, five hours is a realistic estimate for time you could afford to be away from the airport after clearing customs and allowing time to get back in to check in, go through security and clear passport control. The Long Shan Temple is certainly worth seeing. An English speaking guide will make the visit much more interesting and enjoyable. You'd likely even have time to walk around the nearby shopping area before heading back to the airport.
However, I caution you to take a taxi from and to the airport rather than the "airport bus", which can take two hours or more each way from the airport into the city area near the temple with multiple stops in between (vs 45 minutes to an hour in a taxi, maybe less if traffic is light), and riding the bus requires knowing where you are going (where to get off the bus and then get to the temple -- don't count on the bus driver understanding English to give that advice). With the taxi, you can take a print out of your destination address in the local language as well as English (wouldn't hurt to include a picture) and the driver will get you there as quickly as safely possible.
Yeoreskl
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
is the temple wheelchair friendly?
new88
Singapore, Singapore761 contributions
So sorry to post this answer. Been there last Saturday. Observed no visible direct entry into temple for wheel chairs. Entrance to the temple is by the 2 side trap doors at the extreme left and right of the main gates which you need to walk over them. There is a side entrance which is accessible by staircase. Within the compound there is no visible access for wheel chairs to move to various section of the temple
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- (0.04 km) Sizhi Herb Store
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