Longshan Temple Taipei: Free Entry, Hours & Visiting Etiquette
30 - 60 min
Historic Folk-Religion Temple
Founded 1738, rebuilt multiple times after fire, earthquake, and WWII bombing damage
No. 211, Guangzhou Street, Wanhua District, Taipei City, Taiwan 108
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Practical Visitor Info & Tips
NT$0
Free for all visitors — donations accepted but not required
Daily, approximately 06:00 - 21:30 (some sources list 22:00 as closing time).
None — open public temple, no ticket needed.
Free access to one of Taipei's oldest and most important folk-religion temples, founded in 1738 in the historic Wanhua (Manka) district, with daily chanting ceremonies.
| Option | Price | Booking | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General admission | Free | No ticket needed, ~06:00 - 21:30 daily | |
| With Taipei FunPASS | Not needed — always free | N/A |
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See pass compatibility below ↓Overview & History
Longshan Temple is one of Taipei's oldest and most important temples, founded in 1738 by settlers from Fujian in the historic Wanhua (formerly Manka) district. Dedicated primarily to the Buddhist deity Guanyin alongside a large pantheon of Taoist and folk-religion deities, it remains an active place of worship with ornate dragon-column carvings and daily chanting ceremonies, and is completely free to visit.
What to See: Top Highlights
Dragon-Carved Stone Pillars
Intricately carved stone dragon columns at the main entrance, among the finest traditional temple carving work in Taipei.
Guanyin Main Hall
The temple's central hall dedicated to the Buddhist bodhisattva of mercy, Guanyin, the temple's primary deity.
Daily Chanting Ceremonies
Buddhist chanting ceremonies held three times daily — worth timing a visit around for an authentic glimpse of active worship.
Yue Lao, the Matchmaker God
A side shrine to Yue Lao draws visitors hoping for romantic luck, a distinctive local tradition at this particular temple.
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Do I Need the Taipei FunPASS for Longshan Temple?
Compare Taipei PassesNo — Longshan Temple is completely free to enter at any time, with or without any pass. The Taipei FunPASS does not model this attraction since there is no admission fee to include or discount.
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Walk in freely during opening hours — no ticket, reservation, or pass required.
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