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Long Shan Temple

No.211 Guangzhou Street,Wanhua District, Taipei, Taiwan
(02)2302-5162
As featured in Taipei for free
Ranked #3 of 127 attractions in Taipei
4.0 of 5 stars 349 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites
Fee: No
Owner description: Many festivals and celebrations are held in Lungshan, often called "meeting place of the gods" for the wealth of deities worshipped here. Lungshan...... more » Owner description: 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." « less
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Sydney, Australia
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

Amazing intricate temple design, read it was built in 1700s by Fujian migrants. Even if you are not religious, do visit this temple by day or night and look at the inner temples. People come here to pray even during the evenings/night. More

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Auckland, New Zealand
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012
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I always visit this temple when in Taipei, it is centrally located, adjacent to night markets and is popular with locals More

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london
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30 reviews 30 reviews
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34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012
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This temple is impressive and set within grounds which include a small waterfall. The temple was not too crowded and offered an interesting insight into the religious traditions of Taipei. More

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Okinawa
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2012
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I didnt know the temple was actually used until we went in there with our tour guide and saw all the people offering prayers to their Gods. I felt awkward walking through it. More

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Singapore, Singapore
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29 reviews 29 reviews
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18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2012
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Taiwanese prays to many gods. this place is one of the bigger temples in taipei that has many god statues in it. if you are a chinese god devotee, you must go take a look. if you are in taipei for the first time, it is a nice place to look around and learn about their culture. More

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Honolulu, Hawaii
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111 helpful votes 111 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012
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Interesting and colorful temple. Especially vibrant at night. More

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27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2012
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If you are there nearby, you should visit this temple even if you are not a Buddhist. More

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Charlotte
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2012

The treasures incased within can only be believed through seeing them, no description can come close to conveying their majesty and ornateness. No pictures allowed so the only way you are seeing these remarkable works of craftsmanship is to go there. More

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Taipei, Taiwan
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012
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This temple is interesting compared to other temples you might visit in Taipei as it is very active with the local population. It is beautiful, but honestly no more striking than many other temples, but the rush of people and locals worshiping there make the trip definitely worth it. Around the temple are some local food stalls, which are touristy,... More

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Evansville, Indiana
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 20, 2012
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The temple itself is beautiful. I visited once when I needed help getting pregnant to make an offering and again to give thanks for my beautiful son. While visiting, there are people there actually practicing their religion so it is very important to be respectful of the others around you. It really provides a glimpse into the culture and history... More

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