Dalongdong Baoan Temple is a Taiwanese Folk Religion temple in Taipei dating back to the 1700s. After many repairs and renovations, it is one of the most intricate and beautiful temples in Taiwan, and is now one of the most popular places of worship for local residents. It is definitely worth a visit on your next trip to Taipei.
Background: The spot where Dalongdong Baoan Temple was built once had a wooden shrine that was built in 1742. The temple itself was built in about 1804. During the 1900s, the temple and surrounding grounds were expanded. The temple later fell into decay until 1985 when it underwent a major renovation thanks to the Taiwan government. The main deity worshipped here is Baosheng Dadi, a former doctor born during the Song Dynasty later worshipped as a deity, along with other gods. Even though Baoshend Dadi was a doctor, he is not worshipped to give good health. Instead he is worshipped as a protector. Historically, people prayed to him for safety during floods, droughts, invasions by thieves, and shipwrecks. The temple is a very popular place for worship especially on weekends. Hours: 6:30 AM to 9 PM every day. Price: Free Tours: You can book a tour of Taipei on Tripadvisor here, KKday here or Klook here. Hotels in Taipei: We have stayed at and recommend the Yuanshan Grand Hotel, once the tallest building in Taiwan and still the most grand (book on Booking.com here, Tripadvisor here, or Agoda here). We have stayed at and also recommend Fu Chang Hotel in Ximending, which is within walking distance of Ximending shopping district (book on Booking.com here, Tripadvisor here, or Agoda here). Looking for a hotel? We recommend booking through Booking.com here, which provides the best quality selection of accommodation in Taiwan. Find out where to stay in our Taiwan hotels guide or search for the best hotel deals in Taiwan here. Looking for Chinese lessons? You can get a 10% discount on Chinese lessons from Tutor ABC, the best Chinese language learning program out there by using the promo code FOREIGNERS10. How to get there: By MRT: The closest MRT station is Yuanshan Station, and is about a 5 minute walk. You can also book an MRT travel pass on Klook here. By Car/Scooter: Driving or taking a scooter there can be hard because there is limited paid parking nearby. Looking for scooter rental in Taipei? You can search on Klook here or KKday here to search for options. You can also check out our scooter rental guide here. If you are looking for car rentals, you can also search Qeeq here, Klook here, or KKday here. You can also check out our car rental guide here. By Bicycle: Cycling is the best way to enjoy Taiwan's landscapes if you have the time and energy. Looking for bicycle rentals in Taiwan? You can use Taiwan's many Youbike sharing stations, or search for rentals on KKday here, and search for tours on Klook here. You can also check out our Taiwan cycling guide here. You can also book a Sunset Riverside Bike Ride and Historical Tour, 4 Hour Cycling in Taipei, Ultimate 8-Hour Cycling City Tour, or Taipei City Bike Tour with Night Market Experience on TripAdvisor here. For more information, check out our Taiwan transportation guide here. Map: See below: Our Journey: I have been to Dalongdong Baoan Temple twice. It is one of the larger and more elaborate temples in Taipei, and you can tell why it is so popular. Hami Old Street 哈密老街 
View of Hami Street (哈密街), which is kind of a historic old street.
Definitley some old street vibes here.
Another view of the old street with traditional shops.
Across the street from the temple is a large park and courtyard.
There is a giant wall around the courtyard.
Entrance to the courtyard.
Gate outside the main temple.
Pond near the courtyard.
Mural above the pond and dragon fountain.
Koi pond.
Pavilion and two story building in the courtyard.
View of the temple from the courtyard.
Oven and gate at the outer courtyard.
People burning ghost money for good luck at the oven.
Full view of the main temple.
Side view of the temple.
Very intricate designs on the temple roof.
Dragons on the roof.
Another view of the temple from the side.
Hallway seen from the main entrance.
Incense pot at the front of the temple.
Intricate woodwork in the ceiling.
View of the main shrine.
View from the entrance.
Another view of the ceiling.
Side view of the main shrine.
Side view of the main courtyard.
View looking back at the entrance.
A foreigner and his baby enjoy the views here.
View from behind the temple.
Wooden ceiling in a back room.
Old photos of the temple.
Yellow lanterns on the ceiling.
More yellow lanterns hung behind the temple.
Another side room.
More old photos and a tapestry.
View from near the main shrine.
Looking back at the main shrine.
View of the main shrine.
Side view of the temple.
Mural on the main shrine.
Hallway.
Side room shrine.
Coming back to the entrance.
Another view of the hallway.
Main entrance.
Side shrine.
Main shrine.
Worshippers near the front entrance.
Mural on the front door.
Stone artwork.
Side entrance.
Side wall of the temple.
Another view inside.
Tower and multistory building behind.
Last view of the temple.
You can also check out the Taipei Confucius Temple across the street
The Taipei Confucius Temple is one of the most beautiful and easily accessible Confucius temples in Taiwan. Dating back to the Qing Dynasty, it features traditional Chinese architecture similar to other Confucius temples in East Asia. It is open to the public and is within walking distance of the Yuanshan MRT Station. Also, it stays open until 9 PM at night. It is definitely worth a visit on your next trip to Taipei...(read more) Dalong Street Night Market 大龍街夜市 
You can also check out Dalong Street Night Market across the street.
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12/21/2023 07:18:21 pm
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