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.
Background: The Taipei Confucius Temple was built during the Qing Dynasty in 1879 , not long after Taipeh Prefecture was created. In 1930, the temple was completely demolished by the Japanese, but was later rebuilt by local resident Wang Yishun. The Japanese continued to try to stamp out traditional Chinese culture, and Shinto rituals were performed at the new temple. After the KMT took control of Taiwan, the temple was used briefly as the headquarters of the Examination Yuan. Now the temple is a popular tourist destination especially thanks to its location near the MRT. Hours: 8:30 AM to 9 PM, closed Mondays 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, however bikes are no allowed in the park. 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 this temple twice. My favorite part about this temple is that it opens until 9 PM, which is four hours later than almost every other Confucius temple in Taiwan. You don't have to worry about rushing to get here before sunset.
On the way there, you may come across Dalong Street Night Market, which is right across the street.
View of Dalong Street Night Market at Dusk. This night market is kind of small, but is busier on weekends.
You may also come across Dalongdong Baoan Temple right across the street.
The area here on Hami Street is kind of an Old Street. I would argue that it is an old street.
Back door to the temple which was shut.
Side view of the temple from the parking lot.
Map of the temple grounds.
Guard shack.
No droning and no pets allowed.
View of the temple from the main entrance.
Wider view.
Side view of the temple.
Inside the main courtyard.
View behind the main shrine.
Another view inside the main courtyard.
View looking up at the main shrine.
View looking sideways at the main shrine.
View looking inside the main shrine.
The main shrine is known as Chongsheng Shrine.
Outer doors.
View into one of the side rooms.
View down one of the hallways.
View of the main shrine.
Bell.
Main shrine.
View of the outer courtyard.
Scrolls on display.
Airplane passing overhead.
The temple is quite close to Songshan Airport so you will see lots of airplanes coming by.
Snail sculpture.
View of the outer courtyard.
Old tree.
Stone bridge.
Turtles.
Dragon Motif.
Dragon sculpture on the wall.
View looking back from the stone bridge.
Side view of the outer courtyard gate.
Map of the temple.
Two statues of Confucius.
Gift shop.
Another entrance in the gift shop.
Side wall of the temple.
Coming back to the main entrance.
Outer courtyard.
Drum and main shrine.
Main shrine from a different angle.
View down the hallway.
Shrine in one of the side rooms.
Looking back on the main courtyard.
Back room which was closed.
Main shrine.
Old beam which had been preserved.
This beam is from the 1929 temple construction.
Bell.
Stone window.
Ceramic tile vent.
You can see more photos in the gallery below.
Also, stay tuned for our blog on Bao An Temple to come.
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