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Longshan Temple (Mengjia Longshan Si)

A sight in Wanhua, Taipei, free to visit and worth about 45 minutes. Best time to go: Evening.

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Longshan Temple (Mengjia Longshan Si) in Wanhua, Taipei
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Why go

Ornate 18th-century temple, busy with worshippers from dawn to night.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Taipei, alongside 3 sights, 2 places to eat and 1 activity. The closest of our other picks is Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, 2.1 km away as the crow flies. At about 45 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Sight · Culture
Neighborhood
Wanhua
Price
Free
Time needed
45 min
Best time
Evening

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Taipei, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall

    Vast white memorial and plaza flanked by the National Theater and Concert Hall.

    Sight · 2.1 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Din Tai Fung Xinyi

    The original location of the soup dumpling chain, still known for precise xiaolongbao.

    Food · 3.1 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Qingtian Tea House

    Gongfu tea service in a restored Japanese-era professor's house on a quiet Da'an lane, with a small gallery inside.

    Drinks · 3.3 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Taipei 101 Observatory

    Observation decks on the 89th floor with a view of the giant tuned mass damper.

    Sight · 6.6 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Elephant Mountain (Xiangshan)

    Steep 20-minute stair climb to the classic view of Taipei 101.

    Outdoors · 7.2 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Raohe Street Night Market

    Compact night market known for black-pepper buns baked in clay ovens.

    Food · 8.0 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Longshan Temple (Mengjia Longshan Si) is a stop on our Taipei, Jiufen & Taroko route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

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When to go

Average daily highs in Taipei run from 19°C in January to 30°C in July; August is usually the wettest month. For Longshan Temple (Mengjia Longshan Si) itself, we suggest: Evening.

Modelled monthly averages for Taipei from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Taipei weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
No. 211, Guangzhou St, Wanhua District, Taipei City, Taiwan 10853
Coordinates
25.03731, 121.49987
Destination
Taipei, Taiwan

Longshan Temple (Mengjia Longshan Si): quick answers

How much time do you need at Longshan Temple (Mengjia Longshan Si)?

Plan on about 45 minutes at Longshan Temple (Mengjia Longshan Si). That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Longshan Temple (Mengjia Longshan Si)?

Our pick: Evening. Insider tip: Visit in the evening when chanting fills the courtyard.

Is Longshan Temple (Mengjia Longshan Si) free?

Yes, we list Longshan Temple (Mengjia Longshan Si) as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Longshan Temple (Mengjia Longshan Si)?

Longshan Temple (Mengjia Longshan Si) is at No. 211, Guangzhou St, Wanhua District, Taipei City, Taiwan 10853. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Longshan Temple (Mengjia Longshan Si)?

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