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By TourMeAway

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Free cancellation available
Price is AU$29 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

    • Step inside Longshan Temple (1738), home to over 100 folk gods
    • Learn to throw moon blocks and ask the gods your own questions
    • Explore Bopiliao Historical Block, Mengxia Park and Herbal Alley
    • Discover how Taiwanese ancestors treated illnesses without doctors
    • Understand Buddhism, Taoism and folk religion in everyday Taiwanese life

Activity location

    • Taipei City
    • Taipei City, Taipei City, Taiwan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • No. 153號, Section 1, Xiyuan Rd, Wanhua District, Taipei City, Taiwan 108 | Longshan Temple Station Exit 1, look for the tour guide with a TourMeAway Badge.
    • Fumin Village, Taipei City, Taiwan

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Taipei's Origin & Longshan Temple - Taiwan Cultural Tour

  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 5:00 PM
Price details
AU$29.38 x 2 AdultsAU$58.76
Total
Price is AU$58.76

Valid for 2 Hours, Private Taipei's Origin and Longshan Temple Tour in English

  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English

This option is for private tours. Please contact us before booking to confirm availability and arrange the tour details.

Language options: English
Price details
AU$116.80 x 2 TravellersAU$233.60
Total
Price is AU$233.60

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    English-speaking tour guide
  • Inclusions
    Local stories and recommendations

What you can expect

  • Uncover the essence of Taiwanese culture at Taipei's origin and Longshan Temple. Dive into the captivating tales of our folk gods, stories, and the true Taiwanese way of life.

    Dive into the rich fabric of Taiwanese culture and history. Discover how our ancestors thrived in Taiwan and how they treated illnesses without doctors. Looking for a bit of extra luck? Longshan Temple, filled with colourful dragons, is home to over 100 folk gods who oversee everything from the sea to battles. Share your wishes with gods like Wenchang Dijun, known for helping with learning, and the Old Man Under the Moon, who brings couples together. Our guide will show you how to throw 'moon blocks' and interpret messages from the heavens. Get your fortune read and learn about the temple's long history and the traditions of Buddhism and Taoism that have made it a beloved place for centuries.

Location

Activity location

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    • Taipei City
    • Taipei City, Taipei City, Taiwan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • No. 153號, Section 1, Xiyuan Rd, Wanhua District, Taipei City, Taiwan 108 | Longshan Temple Station Exit 1, look for the tour guide with a TourMeAway Badge.
    • Fumin Village, Taipei City, Taiwan