@@@ March 20, 2018 Location: Taipei, Taiwan - Longshan Temple - Hwahsi Night Market

Longshan Temple is a survivor! The most well known temple in Taiwan, the Mengjia Longshan Temple was built in 1738 by settlers from Fujian as a gathering place for Chinese settlers. Located in the old village part of Taipei, Wanhua District, this temple has stood the test of time and lasted through several natural disasters and wars.

Since the construction of the temple, Taipei residents have continuously renovated and improved the temple and the surrounding grounds, with the temple coming to represent the pride of Taiwan worshipping a mixture of Buddhist, Taoist, and deities like Mazu.

Hwahsi Night Market (daytime)

CD store 

Nearby gold shop ... all that glitters!