Longshan Temple Taipei Review & Tour — A Famous Temple in Taiwan

This Longshan Temple Taipei review, guide and walking tour covers its history, MRT access, entrance fee, dress code, rituals, architecture, statues, ponds and one of the best free things to do in Taipei Taiwan.

Longshan Temple is one of Taipei’s most important cultural and religious landmarks tin Taiwan, located in the historic Wanhua District. This Longshan Temple Taipei review and guide shows the full experience of visiting the famous temple, including its waterfall features and the surrounding creative city. The walkthrough covers how to reach the temple by MRT, what to expect inside, and how to navigate the grounds respectfully.

The temple was originally built in 1738 by settlers from Fujian, China, and has been rebuilt several times due to earthquakes, fires and wartime damage. Today, Longshan Temple blends Buddhist, Taoist and folk religious traditions, with halls dedicated to Guanyin, Mazu and other deities. The architecture includes sweeping roofs, carved stone pillars, dragon motifs, incense burners and detailed artwork that reflects centuries of Taiwanese craftsmanship.

Visitors will see several rituals practiced daily. One of the most distinctive involves the use of jiaobei - two crescent‑shaped wooden blocks used for divination. Worshippers throw the blocks on the ground to receive guidance from the gods: one flat and one round side up means “yes,” both flat means “no,” and both round means “uncertain.”

This Longshan Temple Taipei guide shows how the ritual works and where it takes place within ome of the most famous temples in Taipei.

The temple grounds include carp ponds, a small waterfall feature, courtyards, lanterns and statues that create a peaceful atmosphere despite the busy city outside. The review covers the main halls, side altars and architectural details, giving viewers a complete sense of the layout and what they will see during a visit.

Access is straightforward. Longshan Temple Station on the Taipei MRT Blue Line is directly outside the entrance, making it one of the easiest attractions to reach in the city. The video shows the walking route from the MRT exit to the temple gates. The surrounding area includes Bopiliao Historic Block, the nearby night market and the creative park beneath the station, offering additional things to do before or after your visit.

The Longshan Temple entrance fee is zero, making it one of the best free things to do in Taipei. Dress code expectations are modest but simple: covered shoulders, respectful clothing and quiet behaviour inside the halls is recommended but not enforced. The walkthrough highlights where incense is offered.

This Longshan Temple Taipei guide and review is designed for travellers planning a visit to Taipei, families exploring cultural attractions and anyone looking for meaningful things to do in Taipei with kids or without. Including things to do in Taipei at night or when reaining. The combination of history, architecture, rituals and easy MRT access makes it a must‑see stop on any Taipei itinerary.

I’m Chris Stead, an award‑winning journalist, travel editor and creator of the Motivated Travel Show. I produce premium, honest, cinematic travel reviews and guides designed to help you travel smarter, better and with more confidence across Australia, Asia and beyond.

This video is part of my Taipei travel series, which includes reviews of Taipei 101, W Taipei, Taipei Zoo, Juifen, Raohe Night Market and more, as well a Taipei MRT guide.

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