About Longshan Temple

A notable landmark of the city, a religious site, a place of social gathering and worship, is the iconic temple of Longshan. The temple is built on the footprints of the Taiwanese culture and decorated meticulously with precious metals and ornaments.  In a city, flooded with temples, being the most loved and visited temple makes Longshan definitely a hot tourist attraction. Constructed in 1738, the temple is 300 years old and has seen numerous natural disasters, surviving most of them. Rebuilt after every catastrophe with the effort and finances collected by the locals, the temple surely gets loved and worshipped. The temple holds pride in the fact that it caters to people of more than one religion. A wonderful mix of the Taoist, Confucian, and Buddhists is collectively seen here bowing down their heads in faith. One of the most interesting facts of this temple is related to the matchmaking God Yue Lao. Praying to this deity is believed to bring luck and a life partner in the lives of singles. Unbelievable until one tries it.

 

Must See

  • The iconic landmark temple which is known for its typical Taiwanese worshipping patterns.
  • The temple is dedicated to Buddhist, Tao and local deities. It was destroyed and reconstructed, notably during the time of the second world war.
  • Quintessential Taiwanese build.
  • Beholder of Taiwan's long cultural and spiritual legacy

 

How to reach

By bus, cab, and taxi, the fare costs between 30 TWD, 70 TWD and 80 TWD.

By metro, it will take 5 minutes. Line 801 train takes 7 minutes. In Line 1915 bus, it takes 12 minutes and by taxi, it takes 4 minutes.

Walking would take 54 minutes.

For the bus service, a one section journey comes around NT$15. By cab, first, 1.25 km costs NT$70. The metro charges on a single trip from NT$20-60.

Tips

  • Being a religious place, behave politely.
  • Must respect the priests here.
  • It is a place of worship, so keep this in mind.
  • Don't worry about the ticket prices as admission is free.
  • Check out the shops for local handicrafts.
  • Carry water with you.
  • Look out for the different forms of art portrayed in the temple and the variations of culture.

Visit Time

Sunday:        6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Monday:       6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Tuesday:       6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Wednesday:  6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Thursday:      6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Friday:           6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Saturday:      6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

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Waiting Time

1 hour waiting in queue

 

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Entrance Fee

No

 

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Time you can spend

3 hours

 

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Weather

Broken Clouds 24.33°C

 

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