Parks, Temples and Gardens in Taipei

Dating back to the time of Taiwan's Japanese occupation, Beitou Park's stands proudly imbued with the design aesthetic of that era. Best recognized for its two iconic fou

In addition to the night market found in Shilin District lies the Cixian Temple, which is also knows as the Shilin Matsu Temple.............

This landmark is situated on a hillside close to the Maokong gondola. The temple is quite large and dates from the nineteenth century. It is dedicated to Patriarch Lu, a

Guandu Nature Park is situated southwest of Taipei city, at the intersection of Danshui and Keelung river. In these low-lying marshlands is a wealth of freshwater life...

Although it carries the same name, this temple should not be confused with it's much larger counterpart in Taipei city proper. Tucked away just off from Tamsui Old Street

This very old temple is located a few minutes walk from Jingmei MRT station. Although only one of the attractions among the sprawling Jingmei night market, it is well wor

A perfect escape from the frantic city without having to venture too far off. The great riverside recreation area spans over four hundred and twenty thousand meters......

This temple is a little out of the way, but well worth it. It offers some lovely views of the surrounding mountains, and as it's not easily accessible, you often do not h

One of the must-visits in Taiwan are the temples. But did you know that each temple was constructed with a purpose? There are those that are built in worship of gods who

If you ask people where to go in Taiwan, 'temples' are among the top 5 places to visit. There is a very good chance that Longshan Temple sits on the top of the must-see l