Main Gate of Longshan Temple

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We took the MRT Blue Line and got off at Lungshan Temple Station (BL10) to visit Lungshan Temple. This temple is popular and revered by both Taiwanese and foreign visitors, attracting a constant stream of worshippers. Moreover, it is considered a significant historical and cultural landmark in Taipei.

Liberty Square in front of Longshan Temple

This temple is also notable for its ancient Chinese architecture, featuring intricate and exquisite carvings in stone and wood using traditional techniques. The numerous dragon-patterned pillars throughout the temple are particularly noteworthy.

Artificial Waterfall in Front of the Temple

Longshan Temple was built in 1783 by Fujianese immigrants from mainland China to Taiwan. The temple was initially a single hall dedicated to the worship of Guanyin, the Goddess of Mercy, according to Buddhist beliefs. However, the temple suffered damage from natural disasters and human intervention, particularly during World War II when it was heavily bombed. Miraculously, the statue of Guanyin remained unscathed, further strengthening the faith of the devotees. The temple was subsequently restored, and additional halls were constructed to house other deities.

Entering the Dragon Gate at Longshan Temple

To pay respects and seek blessings from the deities at Longshan Temple, enter through the Dragon Gate on the right-hand side, facing the main hall (next to the waterfall). Once you pass through the gate, receive the free incense offered on the left-hand side. Light the incense and offer it at the seven incense pots.

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"Starting from the main pot in front of the main temple, then the pot in front of the Goddess of Mercy, and the right day, follow the different pots placed in order. When you have worshiped all the gods, you can exit through the Tiger Gate, which is on the other side of the Dragon Gate."

This temple is not only famous for granting wishes for career success, but also for matchmaking with the Old Moon God. To request a soulmate from the Old Moon God, follow these steps:

• Light incense at the seven incense pots in front of the Old Moon God's shrine.
• State your full name, date of birth, address, and desired partner's specifications (male or female).
• Request a red string for finding a soulmate and toss the fortune sticks three times. All three throws must land with one side up and the other down.
• Pick up one red string and walk around the incense pots three times.
• After completing the walk, return to the shrine and state your full name, date of birth, address, and desired partner's specifications again.
• Keep the red string in your wallet or purse to attract your desired soulmate.

There is also a belief related to spouses that if you buy lucky shoes from the temple and walk around the incense pot three times, then store them in the wardrobe in the bedroom, with the toe of the shoe facing away from the door of the wardrobe, your husband will stay at home and not go anywhere.

The Goddess of Mercy in the Main Shrine

Other deities within the temple

The translation of "ศาลเทพเจ้าด้านหลังวิหารหลัก" is "Shrine of the gods behind the main temple".

Tiger Gate