Longshan Temple
Place · Longshan Temple & Bopiliao
Go before 09:00 for incense and prayers, or after 17:00; 45 minutes; keep to the side aisles during services.
- Free
- Opens about 06:00
- Cover shoulders and knees
- Go early morning
- 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 06:00–22:00Usually 6:00 AM–10:00 PM
- Crowds
Quietest around 21:00 · go early morning
MonTueWedThuFriSatSunQuietest Mon–Fri · busiest Sat, Sun · desk estimate
- Tickets
- Adult: Free
- Time to spend
- 40–55 min · up to 90 min if you linger
Best time to go
Prayer crowds at dawn and on the 1st and 15th of the lunar month; tour groups mid-morning.
By weekday: quietest Mon–Fri, busiest Sat, Sun.
Opening hours
- Hours
- 06:00–22:00 (typical, check)
- Note
- The temple opens every day; opening and closing times are not printed until verified.
- Hours note
- Open every day; the main hall is busiest 06:00–09:00 and on the 1st and 15th of the lunar month.
Which month is quietest
- Janheavy
- Febbusy
- Marbusy
- Aprheavy
- Maybusy
- Junbusy
- Julbusy
- Augbusy
- Sepbusy
- Octbusy
- Novbusy
- Decbusy
Quietest Feb–Mar · May–Dec · busiest Jan · Apr.
Estimate: desk reasoning from prayer rhythms, weekend and festival patterns; 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 (Bannan line), exit 1
- Ticket
- free · official site
- Stairs
- Not recorded
- Shoes
- Not recorded
Accessibility
- PartialStep-free entrance · A few steps at each door threshold.
- NoLifts
- Check firstAccessible toilet · In the MRT station; check the temple entrance (check).
- YesRamps · Use the ramp at the temple's side entrance (check); the central steps are low but the thresholds are raised.
- PartialWheelchair · The courtyard and front hall are reachable; the inner halls have steps (check).
- YesStroller · Fine outside; fold it at the threshold.
- YesPlaces to sit · Benches in the courtyard.
Sensory load
- Sensory load2/5 Low
- Peak crowd3/5 Medium
Exposure: medium
What to bring and the rules
- Footwear that suits the rule · On; keep off thresholds.
- Shoes: On; keep off thresholds.
- No bag check; small bags only in the crowded hall.
- Lockers (check) Lockers at the MRT station and Taipei Main Station; none in the temple.
- Allowed outside; be discreet inside and never photograph faces at prayer.
- No drones; tripods discouraged.
Rules and prices change: check the official site before you go.
Bailouts
- heat: Longshan Temple Station concourse (AC)
- rain: Covered halls and arcades
- crowd: Bopiliao Old Street
Nearest rescue anchor: B — Longshan Temple front courtyard
Problem
Red lines
- Do not step on door thresholds; enter by the right door and leave by the left.
- No loud talk or flash near worshippers.
Not checked in the last 12 months (no check date on file).
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Tickets, prices and entry
Know before you go
- It is a working temple, not a museum: people are praying, so keep your voice low and stand aside for worshippers.
- Enter by the right (dragon) door and leave by the left (tiger) door; do not step on the door thresholds.
- Free entry, open about 06:00–22:00 every day (check); the calm hours are 06:00–08:00.Free entry, open about 6:00 AM–10:00 PM every day (check); the calm hours are 6:00 AM–8:00 AM.
- The 1st and 15th of the lunar month and festivals are very crowded; late afternoon is also quiet.
- Longshan Temple MRT station (Blue line) exit 1 is at the door; the cool, shaded concourse is your heat escape.
Best time of day
Go early morning. Plan 40–55 min inside.
quietlightbusyheavypacked· desk estimate for an ordinary weekday; add one level on the 1st and 15th of the lunar month and on festival days
Tickets & entry
- Where to buy
- No ticket needed.
- Entry (all visitors): Front gate
- Reseller 'skip the line' tour: Tour marketplaces
- Entry is free. Any ticket sold online for 'skip-the-line' access is a tour, not an entry fee.
- Queues
- Reseller 'skip the line' tour: There is no ticket to skip; a guide only adds explanation.
- Free days
- Always free
Free entry days in Taipei (pick Taipei in the tool; check)
- Dress code
- Shoes: On; keep off thresholds.
- Bags & lockers
- No bag check; small bags only in the crowded hall.
- Lockers (check) Lockers at the MRT station and Taipei Main Station; none in the temple.
- Photos
- Allowed outside; be discreet inside and never photograph faces at prayer.
- No drones; tripods discouraged.
- What's closed
- WeeklyOpen every day.
- Lunar New YearcheckOpen, but with special hours and heavy crowds.
- Typhoon dayscheckOpen in most cases; check the news on the day.
“Check” dates move year to year: confirm on the official page for your date.
| Ticket | Price | Where to buy | Skip-the-line reality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry (all visitors) | Free | Front gate | No line to enter. |
| Reseller 'skip the line' tour | Tour price, not an entry fee | Tour marketplaces | There is no ticket to skip; a guide only adds explanation. |
| Ticket | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Entry | Free | No ticket; donations are voluntary. |
| Incense sticks | Free at the entrance (check) | The temple offers free incense; a few small offerings are sold nearby. |
| Fortune sticks (qiuqian) | Free to draw | The moon blocks and sticks are at the main altar; ask staff or a volunteer how to ask a question. |
| Guided tour or volunteer explanation | Free (check) | Volunteers sometimes offer English explanations; a small donation is welcome. |
How to do it well
- 1Arrive around 07:00 by MRT to Longshan Temple station, exit 1.
- 2Enter by the right (dragon) door, take incense at the front and place it in the burner.
- 3Walk through the main hall along the side aisles and watch the prayers.
- 4Leave by the left (tiger) door and walk to Bopiliao Old Street.
Time on site, inside and your plan
Time on site
Minimum
25min
Worthwhile
40min
Typical
55min
p95
90min
How much time do you have?
Enough for a typical visit (55 min).
With the other 5 min, these are a walk away (their own visit time is on their page):
- Herb Lane (Qingcao Xiang)Herbal tea shops; a sip of bitter tea is free at some (check).5 min on foot · 0 min spare
Visit times are typical figures, not promises; queues and closing times can change them.
Inside, in order
Front hall and incense burner
10 minEnter by the right door; light the incense and place it in the burner outside.
Main hall (Guanyin)
15 minStand at the back and watch; keep to the side aisles when services run.
Rear halls (gods of fortune and matchmaking)
10 minSmaller shrines; the Yue Lao matchmaking shrine is popular with couples.
Carved dragon pillars and roof
10 minBest looked at from the courtyard in morning light.
Fortune drawing area
10 minAsk for English instructions; do not photograph others' offerings up close.
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Plan this visit
- Crowd on arrival
- busy
- Worst while inside
- busy
- Leave by
- 08:558:55 AM
- Closing buffer
- 725′
Good window: go.
- Closing buffer is measured against a planning close of 21:00. The temple stays open late; confirm evening hours on the official site.
- 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 each door threshold.
- Lifts: no · no
- Accessible toilet: check · checkIn the MRT station; check the temple entrance (check).
- Ramps: yes · yesUse the ramp at the temple's side entrance (check); the central steps are low but the thresholds are raised.
- Wheelchair: partly · partlyThe courtyard and front hall are reachable; the inner halls have steps (check).
- Stroller: yes · yesFine outside; fold it at the threshold.
- Places to sit: yes · yesBenches in the courtyard.
Level courtyard with steps and raised thresholds inside the halls.
Step-free route
- 1Take the Blue line to Longshan Temple station, exit 1, which has a lift.
- 2Use the ramp at the temple's side entrance (check); the central steps are low but the thresholds are raised.
- 3Wheelchair users can see the courtyard and front hall; the inner halls have steps.
Facilities on site
| What | Status | Where / note |
|---|---|---|
| Toilets | yes | Free toilets beside the temple and in the MRT station. |
| Accessible toilet | yes | In the MRT station; check the temple entrance (check). |
| Lockers | check | Lockers at the MRT station and Taipei Main Station; none in the temple. |
| Food and drink | yes | Herbal tea shops and snack stalls around the temple; no eating inside the halls. |
| Seating | limited | Benches in the courtyard and a small park across the road. |
| Wi-Fi | check | Public Wi-Fi in the MRT station; not in the halls. |
| Card payment | no | Cash for offerings and snacks. |
Seasons, festivals and night openings
| When | What happens | Effect on your visit | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lunar New Year | Prayers from midnight and a fair | Queues around the block; go at dawn or skip. | check |
| 1st and 15th of each lunar month | Extra offerings | Crowds from early morning. | check |
| Jun–Sep | Heat and rain | Stone floors are slippery; wear shoes with grip. | check |
| Ghost Month (Aug–Sep) | Offering tables | Tables of food outside; do not step on them. | 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 | good | The oldest working temple; free and easy. |
| Photographers | good | Morning smoke and carved roofs. |
| Families with small kids | ok | Short visit; keep voices low and hold hands. |
| Wheelchair users | caution | Steps and raised thresholds inside. |
| Anyone who wants a quiet museum feel | poor | It is a living temple with a noisy prayer crowd. |
Skip it if
- You only have time between 10:00 and 15:00 in July or August and cannot stand heat.You only have time between 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM in July or August and cannot stand heat.
- You cannot avoid the 1st and 15th of the lunar month.
Rules on site
- food
- No eating in the halls.
With kids
- with kids
- Short visit; explain the rules, as children may run on the marble.
- child price
- Free
Combine with
Combine with
- 5 minHerb Lane (Qingcao Xiang) — Herbal tea shops; a sip of bitter tea is free at some (check).
- 6 minBopiliao Old Street — A restored Qing-era street with a small history museum.
- 8 minHuaxi Street night market · eat — Opens about 18:00.Opens about 6:00 PM.
- 18 minAy-Chung Flour-Rice Noodle · eat — A standing bowl before the queue builds.
- —Taipei 101 and the Xinyi malls — A dry afternoon by MRT.
- —Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall (same day)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Front courtyard with incense smoke | 07:00–08:307:00 AM–8:30 AM | No flash and no close-ups of worshippers. |
| Roof carvings from the courtyard | Late afternoon | Stand aside from the walkway. |
| Wide shot from the plaza across Kangding Road | Dusk | Watch scooters at the crossing. |
Deep dive
Questions, photos, and where our facts come from
Questions and answers
Questions and answers
Can I take photos inside the main hall?
Photos are allowed, but never of worshippers' faces up close and no flash.
Checked 2026-09-29 · Voykit desk
What time does Longshan Temple open?
About 06:00 every day and it closes about 22:00 (check). The quietest hours are 06:00–08:00.About 6:00 AM every day and it closes about 10:00 PM (check). The quietest hours are 6:00 AM–8:00 AM.
Is there an entrance fee?
No. Entry is free; donations are voluntary.
How do I pray at Longshan?
Take incense from the front, bow to the sky, place it in the burner outside, then walk to the main altar and follow the crowd. Ask a volunteer for English guidance.
How long do I need?
40 minutes for the halls, up to an hour if you watch the prayers and draw a fortune.
What should I wear?
Light, modest clothing: cover shoulders and knees if you can; shoes on.
Is it good in the rain?
Yes: the halls are covered and the sound is atmospheric, but the marble is slippery.
How do I get there?
Blue (Bannan) line to Longshan Temple station, exit 1; from Ximen it is one stop, about 11 minutes door to door.
Photos
Photos
Longshan Temple Photo: Yu tptw, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Sources
- officialLongshan Temple (official)
- secondaryWikidata Q2113594
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