Songshan Ciyou Temple in Taipei City

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  Ben Hsu

  :: 22 April 2018 02:07:42

  Excellent sculptures on wall showing temple history, especially main goddess development. The temple represents Chinese acceptance and belief in multiple religions and worships, including Taoism, Buddhism, folklore, and other beliefs, although its main worship goddess is Ma-tzu, who became the religious goddess at about 10th century in south China . Temple was built at first about 260 years ago, although it went through a series of rebuilding and expansion. Even after several rebuilding, the temple still preserves numerous historical building materials and decorations, including stone lions which seem to have about 200 years of history. Temple volunteers provide friendly help to the visitors, while it also provides free worship incense and other religious worship paper to the worshipers. Because temple is located at a famous Taipei night market which provides various local foods and other shopping opportunities, the temple is always crowded with believers, food eaters and other shoppers. Thus, the best time to visit the temple for religious and cultural purpose is on weekdays which are not holiday.

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  Bernard Tan

  :: 14 March 2018 11:34:05

  Very nice and peaceful temple with rich history

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  Tommy McColl

  :: 04 January 2018 02:48:58

  Only quickly viewed while at the Raohe Night Market. Also known as Sung Shan Tzu Yu

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  Tatiana A.

  :: 01 December 2017 17:40:54

  Impressive! Try to visit if you can. The details on the structure are breathtaking, as well as the feeling when you step inside.

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  Thinn Thiri Hlaing

  :: 13 July 2017 17:10:59

  Must visit place in TAIPEI!!! Enjoy it more than Shilin