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Taipei Temples

Go slow, look up, and pair one temple with one neighborhood walk.

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A beginner-friendly temple plan

Temples are living places, not museum rooms. Enter quietly, watch first, then follow the flow. The goal isn’t to “do” a temple—it’s to notice details: rooflines, carvings, incense smoke (when present), and everyday Taipei rhythms.

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Longshan Temple: Taipei’s living heritage in Wanhua
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Longshan Temple: Taipei’s living heritage in Wanhua

One of Taipei’s most visited temples—historic, atmospheric, and surrounded by streets that make an ideal ‘old Taipei’ walking loop.

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Xingtian Temple: a modern city temple with an incense-free vibe
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Xingtian Temple: a modern city temple with an incense-free vibe

A beloved Taipei temple dedicated to Guan Yu—busy, local, and known for encouraging quieter, incense-free worship.

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Dalongdong Baoan Temple: ornate craftsmanship in Datong
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Dalongdong Baoan Temple: ornate craftsmanship in Datong

A richly detailed temple with intricate carvings and color—pair it with the nearby Confucius Temple for a satisfying cultural loop.

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Taipei Confucius Temple: calm courtyards and a quieter temple visit
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Taipei Confucius Temple: calm courtyards and a quieter temple visit

A calmer, less crowded temple stop in Datong—great when you want culture without the sensory intensity of bigger landmarks.

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Guandu Temple: riverside temple vibes at the edge of Taipei
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Guandu Temple: riverside temple vibes at the edge of Taipei

A dramatic temple complex in Beitou near the river—an atmospheric stop if you’re exploring Taipei’s north side or doing a Guandu nature day.

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Taipei Xia-Hai City God Temple: a small temple with big local energy
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Taipei Xia-Hai City God Temple: a small temple with big local energy

A compact, famous temple in Dadaocheng—easy to pair with Dihua Street browsing, tea shops, and an old-Taipei evening loop.

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Songshan Ciyou Temple: a classic temple stop that pairs perfectly with Raohe Night Market
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Songshan Ciyou Temple: a classic temple stop that pairs perfectly with Raohe Night Market

A photogenic temple in Songshan with a perfect pairing next door: Raohe Night Market. Ideal for an easy evening plan with minimal transit.

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Qingshan Temple: a heritage temple stop in Wanhua’s older Taipei streets
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Qingshan Temple: a heritage temple stop in Wanhua’s older Taipei streets

A historic-feeling temple stop in Wanhua—best paired with Longshan Temple, Bopiliao heritage lanes, and a snack-heavy old Taipei evening.

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National Revolutionary Martyrs’ Shrine: changing of the guard + formal calm
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National Revolutionary Martyrs’ Shrine: changing of the guard + formal calm

A quietly impressive Taipei stop with ceremonial guard changes and a formal, reflective atmosphere—best paired with nearby Yuanshan museums and parks.

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