It's an absolutely beautiful building and so worth a visit. Come on MRT blue line and exit to Longshan - you won't miss the temple! It's stunning to see - lots of people attending to pray and visitors taking photos. Offerings are being made, along with a big queue of people buying offerings. It's so worth a trip.

This was a long walk from our hotel, but well worth it. Originally built back in 1738, bombed during World War II, and still feels as old as ever. There is a real sense of fidelity here, as believers pray to their spiritual Gods. Try your hand at rolling the - I’ll call them Apple slices - have someone explain it to you. Everyone was doing it. I enjoyed the visit very much and would recommend it highly.

Although I didn't have a chance to visit during the day, I did visit at night and it was a wonderful experience. The way the temple is lit is incredible. Especially the waterfall and koi pond near the entrance. My favourite thing to do here was simply sit and people watch. It's an honour to see locals perform their traditions in real time, and I will always be grateful for that. It's obvious, but the temple is incredible. The architecture and lighting, the scents and sounds, the people and their offerings: it's heavy on the senses, but it's an experience to be sure. Enter with respect and kindness, and you will witness true Taiwanese culture.

One of the most beautiful religious sites we’ve seen on our trip in Asia. Many people here were genuinely visiting in order to pray and give offerings, so it was really cool to observe that. There are informational pamphlets at the entrance (in many languages) so you can read about the various statues and prayer areas.

Located in Wanhua district of Taipei and accessible from Longshan Temple station via Taipei metro, it is one of the most culturally significant temples honouring Chinese Folk Religions with blend of Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism dieties. Built is 1738 by Chinese immigrant from Fujian, it serves as their place of worship until time passed on having been rebuilt a couple of times and the last major significant rebuilt was in 1924 in which what it is right now. Its very close to Ximending, which is our based so its easy to visit. Me and my family visited here last year 2023 and its the first spot we visited after arriving in Taipei. From the station, we walked passed by a spacious plaza with fountains and across the road stands Longshan temple. Entrance is free so its totally worth a visit. There are 2 courtyards - outer and inner courtyard. The outer one of the main plus of this temple is already eye catching especially the beautiful aesthetic and natural feel waterfalls right at the side of the main courtyard upon entering which also lights up at night. The temple grounds is also lit at night beautifully so its worth a visit both night and days. Just like traditional Chinese temples, there is a gate in Red/Green/Gold/White colors with Dragons and intricate carvings upon entering and a stone emblem depicting the name of the temple. The outer courtyard has the same pointed roofs in Red bricks and Dragons with ornate carvings on the roof. There is a red gate on the center so access is via the right side. After the outer courtyard, you will see the inner courtyard next which is wider and bigger than the outer courtyard. It is also surrounded by different halls and altars along its sides. This is the first phase of offering Prayers, Incense, Merits, Incense and offerings. There is a Golden incense burner at the center of the courtyard. I could see people here offering foods, incense, money, etc.. We took our lovely photos and videos on both courtyards as well as the waterfalls before we went deep inside on the side ways to the altars of the Dieties and Gods/Goddesses housed in this temple like Guanyin, Mazu, Eighteen Arhats, Garan Dharma and Wei Tuo to name them and most are enthroned in the Main hall right at the furthest end of the temple complex. They have ornate and intricate thrones with aesthetic carvings, Gold platings, beautiful lightings and lots of offerings. As a sign of respect, we always made Prayers and Offerings whenever we visit a temple just like Longshan temple, which is arguably Taipei’s most important temple whose name in English means the Dragon mountain temple. So if you’re visiting Taipei then this is one of the must visit spots because of its history, beauty and religious importance!!! See you again Longshan temple on our next trip to Taipei!!! :=)

This is a very nice temple, well maintained. Entrance is free. You can scan QR code and get a guided tour on your smartphone phone, also additional QR codes at a few stops to get more info. Easily accessible as it it close by the underground station with the same name.

Free entry and morning rituals proceed from around 06:00am. There are also onsite toilets. The temple complex though compact is intricate and consequently interesting enough to warrant around 30+ minutes of one's time. I Would recommend visiting the site for the morning ceremonies.

This is the most famous temple in Taipei City, and a must-see tourist spot, so I visited it on my return to Japan. It is right next to the Longshan Temple MRT station. Many local people visit the temple enthusiastically, and it feels like a spiritual pillar. When it was founded in 1738, it was a Buddhist temple that enshrined the Bodhisattva Kannon as the principal image, but now it enshrines over 100 deities from various religions, including Taoism and Confucianism, and is said to be a place where you can receive a wide range of benefits. Please visit it once.

This stunning temple is considered one of the most sacred in Taipei. Like many temples in Chinese culture, it’s a mix of Buddhist and Chinese religions. The architecture is magnificent, especially the middle hall, leading up to the main hall with a golden statue of Buddha. There are also subsidiary temples dedicated to Chinese deities. I visited with the Like It Formosa walking tour and we were informed that the most popular of these are the God of Education, the God of Childbirth and the God of Marriage.

Super impressive temple with a rich history. Was lucky to go during the Qingshan god visitation parade. We went on a short walking tour, and the tour guide gave the main points of the temple and the surrounding area. While we pray to similar gods and goddesses, but culture here is different and fun to learn.