Place · Longshan Temple & Bopiliao
Bopiliao Old Street
Walk it as a 30-minute add-on to Longshan Temple, in the morning before the school groups; the history block is free.
- Free
- 6 minutes from Longshan
- Closed Mondays (halls)
- Go 09:00–11:00
- Free entry
- Works with kids
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Map & directions
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Plan
Open now, best time to go, opening hours
Go now?
hours and prices: check on the day- Open
- Usually 09:00–18:00Usually 9:00 AM–6:00 PM
- Crowds
Quietest around 09:00 or 17:00 · go 09:00–11:00
MonTueWedThuFriSatSunQuietest Mon · busiest Sat, Sun · desk estimate
- Tickets
- Adult: Free
- Time to spend
- 25–40 min · up to 60 min if you linger
Best time to go
School groups 10:00–14:00 on weekdays; weekends are quieter than the temple.
By weekday: quietest Mon, busiest Sat, Sun.
Opening hours
- Hours
- 09:00–18:00 (typical, check)
- Note
- The street is open always; the museum block has its own hours; not printed until verified.
- Hours note
- The street is open always; the exhibition halls are about 09:00–18:00 and closed Mondays (check).
Which month is quietest
- Janlight
- Feblight
- Marlight
- Aprbusy
- Maylight
- Junlight
- Jullight
- Auglight
- Seplight
- Octbusy
- Novlight
- Declight
Quietest Nov–Mar · May–Sep · busiest Apr · Oct.
Estimate: desk reasoning; not counted. Holidays and events move these weeks.
Weather here, next 7 days
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Not checked in the last 12 months (no check date on file).
On the ground
Getting in, access, sensory load, what to bring, and where to go if it does not work
Getting in
- Stop
- Longshan Temple Station (Blue line), exit 1, then walk 6 minutes
- Ticket
- free · official site
- Stairs
- Not recorded
- Shoes
- Not recorded
Accessibility
- PartialStep-free entrance · A few steps at the halls.
- NoLifts
- Check firstAccessible toilet
- PartialWheelchair · The street is reachable; some halls have steps (check).
- YesStroller · Fine on the flat street.
- YesPlaces to sit · A few benches.
Sensory load
- Sensory load2/5 Low
- Peak crowd3/5 Medium
Exposure: medium
What to bring and the rules
- Footwear that suits the rule · On.
- Shoes: On.
- No bag check.
- Allowed; be polite when film crews are working.
- No drones.
Rules and prices change: check the official site before you go.
Bailouts
- heat: Longshan Temple Station concourse (AC)
- rain: The arcade
Nearest rescue anchor: C — Bopiliao Old Street arcade benches
Problem
Red lines
- Follow posted signs and keep walkways clear.
Not checked in the last 12 months (no check date on file).
Map and nearby
Where it is, how to get there from your hotel or from where you stand, and what is around it
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Tickets, prices and entry
Know before you go
- This is a restored block of Qing-era brick shophouses with a red-brick arcade; film crews use it, so the street is often set-dressed.
- The exhibition halls are closed Mondays (check); the street itself is open.
- The block is short: 15–25 minutes is enough unless the exhibition is on.
- Combine it with Longshan Temple; walk from the temple, 6 minutes.
- Some side lanes nearby are rough after dark; visit by day.
Best time of day
Go 09:00–11:00. Plan 25–40 min inside.
quietlightbusyheavypacked· desk estimate for an ordinary weekday; school-group days run one level higher
Tickets & entry
- Where to buy
- No ticket needed.
- Street and history block: Open
- The street and the main exhibition are free; special shows may charge (check).
- Dress code
- Shoes: On.
- Bags & lockers
- No bag check.
- Photos
- Allowed; be polite when film crews are working.
- No drones.
- What's closed
- WeeklycheckExhibition halls closed Mondays; the street stays open.
- Lunar New YearcheckSpecial hours.
“Check” dates move year to year: confirm on the official page for your date.
| Ticket | Price | Where to buy | Skip-the-line reality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Street and history block | Free | Open | No line. |
| Ticket | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Street walk | Free | No ticket. |
| Heritage exhibition rooms | Free (check) | Special exhibitions may charge. |
How to do it well
- 1Walk from Longshan Temple to Bopiliao along Kangding Road, 6 minutes.
- 2Walk the arcade and read the plaques.
- 3Step into the exhibition halls if they are open.
- 4Continue to Huaxi Street in the evening.
Time on site, inside and your plan
Time on site
Minimum
15min
Worthwhile
25min
Typical
40min
p95
60min
How much time do you have?
Enough for a typical visit (40 min).
Nothing else in our notes is a short enough walk from here for the time that is left.
Visit times are typical figures, not promises; queues and closing times can change them.
Inside, in order
The arcaded street
10 minRed-brick shophouse fronts with covered walkways.
History exhibition halls
15 minOld-street history and a school of the era (check).
optionalThe lane behind the block
5 minShort and quiet.
optional
Plan this visit
- Crowd on arrival
- quiet
- Worst while inside
- quiet
- Leave by
- 09:409:40 AM
- Closing buffer
- 470′
Good window: go.
- Closing buffer is measured against a planning close of 17:30. The exhibition closes about 18:00 (check).
- Crowd levels are a desk estimate by hour, not live data.
Step-free check, who it suits, facilities
Step-free check
- Step-free entrance: partly · partlyA few steps at the halls.
- Lifts: no · no
- Accessible toilet: check · check
- Wheelchair: partly · partlyThe street is reachable; some halls have steps (check).
- Stroller: yes · yesFine on the flat street.
- Places to sit: yes · yesA few benches.
A flat street with brick paving; the exhibition halls have steps in places.
Step-free route
- 1Take the Blue line to Longshan Temple station, exit 1, then follow Kangding Road; the walk is flat.
- 2The arcade has uneven bricks in places; a manual chair can manage with help.
Facilities on site
| What | Status | Where / note |
|---|---|---|
| Toilets | yes | In the block and at Longshan Temple station. |
| Seating | limited | A few benches under the arcade. |
| Food and drink | limited | Snack stalls at Longshan; no cafes on the street itself. |
| Card payment | check | Not applicable; the block is free. |
Seasons, festivals and night openings
| When | What happens | Effect on your visit | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun–Sep | Heat and rain | The arcade is covered; carry an umbrella. | check |
| Lunar New Year | Exhibitions and events (some years) | Busy. | check |
“Check” rows move every year; confirm dates on the official calendar before you plan around them.
Who it suits
| Traveler | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| First visit to Taipei | ok | A short old-street stop after the temple. |
| Photographers | good | Red brick and arcade light. |
| Families with small kids | ok | Short and flat. |
| Wheelchair users | caution | Uneven bricks. |
| Visitors short on time | skip | Fine to skip if you have only one morning. |
Skip it if
- You have less than a morning for Wanhua.
- It is Monday and you want to see the exhibition.
Rules on site
- food
- Not in the exhibition halls.
With kids
- with kids
- Short and flat; the school exhibition is fun for older children.
- child price
- Free
Combine with
Combine with
- 6 minLongshan Temple — Go first, at dawn.
- 8 minHerb Lane
- 12 minHuaxi Street night market · eat — Snacks after 18:00.Snacks after 6:00 PM.
- 15 minAy-Chung Flour-Rice Noodle · eat — A standing bowl.
Walk the Longshan Temple & Bopiliao area · the cluster page has the walking order, rescue stops and after-dark notes
Best photo time
Best photo time today
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| Spot | When | Rule on the spot |
|---|---|---|
| Arcade in morning light | 09:00–10:009:00 AM–10:00 AM | Do not block the walkway. |
| The red-brick facades from the corner | Late afternoon | Be polite to residents. |
Deep dive
Questions, photos, and where our facts come from
Questions and answers
Questions and answers
Is Bopiliao worth a special trip?
As a 30-minute add-on to Longshan, yes; on its own, it is a small stop.
Checked 2026-09-29 · Voykit desk
What is Bopiliao Old Street?
A restored block of Qing-era brick shophouses and a covered arcade in Wanhua, with a small history exhibition.
Is it free?
The street and the main exhibition are free (check special shows).
How long do I need?
15–25 minutes; an hour with the exhibition.
When is it closed?
The exhibition halls are closed on Mondays (check); the street is open.
How do I get there?
Blue line to Longshan Temple station, exit 1, then walk 6 minutes along Kangding Road.
Photos
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Sources
- officialTaipei Travel (city tourism)
- officialTaiwan Tourism Administration
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Source: Opening hours
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