"LungShan Temple" Longshan Temple Tip by cheekychic

Longshan Temple, Taipei: 20 reviews and 31 photos

 
 

Lungshan Temple is a famous old temple in Taipei, not only a famous attraction, it is also an historical temple built in Chianlung 5th year in Ching Dynasty. The temple is for worshiping Guanshiyin Budda and other divine spirits. Its architecture is a three-section design in shape. There are the front hall, the rear hall and the right/left dragons protecting the middle hall. The layout is square and serene. The sculptures are delicate and with equisuite wood sculptures.

As seen in the photo, the temple was full of worshippers even on a Friday morning. Many locals believes in the power of the divine spirits.

Address: No 211, Kuanzhou Street.
Directions: Next to LungShan MRT station.
Opening Hours : 9am - 5pm.

Phone: 02-302-5162

Review Helpfulness: 2.5 out of 5 stars

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  • Written Feb 9, 2005
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