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Taipei Tianhou Temple

Place of worship · Ximen ·

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"Hidden on a busy thoroughfare in Ximending, I find stepping through the entrance to Tianhou Temple (the Ximending Mazu Temple) to be a surreal, peaceful experience — this Qing-period temple (around since 1746) is filled with mythological creatures, smoky incense, lucky goldfish, and worshippers, and it's easy to miss the entrance despite its central location." - Matthew Kepnes

https://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/things-to-do-taiwan/

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Historic temple to sea goddess Mazu, ornate interior, colorful exterior

peaceful atmosphere

hidden gem

tourist attraction

religious significance

beautiful details

city center

traditional chinese temple design

colorful sculptures

No. 51號, Chengdu Rd, Wanhua District, Taipei City, Taiwan 10844 Get directions

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Historic temple to sea goddess Mazu, ornate interior, colorful exterior

peaceful atmosphere

hidden gem

tourist attraction

religious significance

beautiful details

city center

traditional chinese temple design

colorful sculptures

No. 51號, Chengdu Rd, Wanhua District, Taipei City, Taiwan 10844 Get directions

Restroom

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