Map of Taipei's Gods: A Temple Pilgrimage from Wanhua to Dalongdong

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A pilgrimage route linking only Taipei's representative temples where Taoist and Buddhist faith lives on. Experience the different moods by deity — from Yue Lao (god of love) to Guan Yu and Baosheng Dadi. A city of incense smoke and divination blocks.

Half-day5 stopsEst. budget 12,000 KRW

Itinerary

1
Bangka Longshan Temple艋舺龍山寺
Temple · 45 min stay
Founded in 1738, Taipei's oldest temple. Guanyin, Mazu and Wenchang in one place. With intricate dragon columns and ceaseless worshippers, the density of faith is the highest.
오전 (향 연기 가장 짙음)
Walk 8 min
2
Bangka Qingshui Temple艋舺清水巖祖師廟
Temple · 20 min stay
The Qingshui Zushi temple within walking distance of Longshan. Few tourists, so the calm faith scene of old Wanhua remains intact. Antique wooden details.
Transit 15 min
3
Xiahai City God Temple霞海城隍廟
Temple · 25 min stay
A small City God temple in the heart of Dihua Street. Famous for Yue Lao, the god of love, young people queue to pray for romance. A custom of receiving a red thread.
Transit 18 min
4
Xingtian Temple行天宮
Temple · 30 min stay
A Taoist temple enshrining Guan Yu. The blue-robed devotees' free shoujing exorcism ritual is a unique sight. Tidy, with simplified incense and offerings.
Transit 20 min
5
Dalongdong Bao'an Temple大龍峒保安宮
Temple · 40 min stay
A temple enshrining Baosheng Dadi, awarded a UNESCO Asia-Pacific heritage conservation prize. The murals and jiannian mosaic craft are stunning. Pair it with the adjacent Confucius Temple for completeness.