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Themes for Dummies | 2018-02-21 Chinese New year has already half passed. As we all know that Taiwan is famous for traditional temples. Have you ever been to one of the top 5 temples in Taiwan? If not, don’t worry! You still have this weekend to make a visit for these temples. Here comes the introduction. Taipei Longshan Temple [台北龍山寺 / Taiˊ Beiˇ Longˊ Shan Shiˋ] Facebook of Longshan Temple The Longshan Temple, located in Wanhua District of Taipei, is a historic monument in Taipei. It’s also a must-visit religious attraction for foreign tourists. In Taiwan, we light up various kinds of lights in temples to pray for good luck for whole year. Longshan Temple is famous for its pharmacist lights, safety lights and bright lights which attracts thousands of believers to line up all night long. From the New Year’s Eve to the first day, the temple will also hang two headlamps to make the worshipers pray for peace through the lights. After visiting the temple, you can take a walk to the historic district to understand the history of Wanhua. Travel Info -Located in:North Taiwan -County:Taipei -Address:No.211, Guangzhou St., Wanhua Dist., Taipei City, Taiwan -Transportation: By Car/taxi By MRT→ Longshan Temple Station Exit 1 By bus→Taipei Main Station→218/265 By train→WanHua Station   Taichung Dajia Zhenlan Temple [台中大甲鎮瀾宮 / Taiˊ Chung Daˋ Jiaˇ Chenˋ Lanˊ Gung] Facebook of Taichung Dajia Zhenlan Temple Dajia Zhenlan Temple has been established for more than 200 years, is the largest temple in Dajia Town. In March of each lunar month, Dajia Matsu Pilgrimage, one of the three major religious activities in the world, will be held here. On New year’s Eve, a large of people are attracted to the lucky red envelopes and striving for being the first worshiper of new year. Travel Info -Located in:Central Taiwan -County:Taichung -Address:No.158, Shuntian Rd., Dajia Dist., Taichung City, Taiwan -Transportation: By Car/taxi By train→Dajia Station   Changhua Lukang TianHau Temple [鹿港天后宮 / Luˋ Gangˇ Tien Houˋ Gung] Facebook of Changhua Lukang TinHau Temple Lukang TianHau Temple is one of the three major monuments in Changhua. On New Year’s Eve at 11.15 pm, the temple staffs will follow the ancient ceremony to welcome the Ninth Goddess of Mercy to the nave.  Mayor, local representatives and management committee of the temple will gather together to pray for the good luck next year. After visiting, it’s good to look around in Lugang Street. You will find some antique buildings and stories there. Travel Info -Located in:Central Taiwan -County:Changhua -Address:No.430, Zhongshan Rd., Lukang Township, Changhua County, Taiwan -Transportation: By Car/taxi By HSR(Taipei)→ Taichung Station→ by bus/taxi By train→ Changhua Station→ by bus/taxi   Yunlin Beigang Chaotian Temple [北港朝天宮 / Beiˇ Gangˇ Chaoˊ Tien Gung] Facebook of Beigang Chaotian Temple Beigang Chaotian Temple originated in 1694, the statue of the ancestral of Mazu moved from Fujian(China) to Taiwan. At that time, only a small temple was built. After underwent many additional construction, it turns to a big temple. Although it suffered a devastating earthquake in 1905, the reconstructed Beigang Chaotian Temple is more with the beauty of traditional Chinese arts, as many pilgrims pilgrimage. In 2013, it won the first place in worshiping temple in Taiwan. If you intend to light up your bright light, it’s a good choice to come here! Travel Info -Located in:South Taiwan -County:Yunlin -Address:No.178, Zhongshan Rd., Beigang Township, Yunlin County, Taiwan -Transportation: By Car/taxi By HSR(Taipei)→ Yunlin Station→ by bus By train   Tainan Nankunshen Daitian Temple [台南南鲲鯓代天府 / Taiˊ Nanˊ Nanˊ Kun Shen Daiˋ Tian Fuˇ] Facebook of Tainan Nankunshen Daitian Temple Nankunshen Daitian Temple is well known for its shape. It is called as “the best prefecture in the world” and is also one of the largest temple in Taiwan. The building consists of two temples which makes it look more magnificent. During the Chinese New Year, a blessing activity will be held which attracts tons of people line up on the first day of the New Year. Travel Info -Located in:South Taiwan -County:Tainan -Address:No.976, Kunjiang, Beimen Dist., Tainan City 727, Taiwan -Transportation: By Car/taxi By HSR(Taipei)→ Yunlin Station→ by bus By train→ Tainan Station→ by bus/taxi As a whole new beginning of the year, any hope is possible and any dream can come true. If you have the chance to come to Taiwan during the Chinese New Year, don’t forget to visit these temples to pray for good luck! Editor : Lemon@ReadyGo Share this: Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on Google+ (Opens in new window) More Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) MIAOLI｜Hiking in Shei-Pa National Park : O’ Holy Ridge MIAOLI｜Hiking in Shei-Pa National Park : Snow Mountain Main Peak