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Taipei Tianhou Temple

Place of worship · Ximen ·

Taipei Tianhou Temple

Place of worship · Ximen ·
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17 Things to See and Do in Taiwan (Updated 2025)

"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

beautiful details
city center temple
religious significance
well maintained
traditional chinese design
red lanterns
buddhist temple
taoist temple
Google Rating
4.7 (1.3K)
Yelp Rating
4.2
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No. 51號, Chengdu Rd, Wanhua District, Taipei City, Taiwan 10844 Get directions

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Information

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

beautiful details
city center temple
religious significance
well maintained
traditional chinese design
red lanterns
buddhist temple
taoist temple
Google Rating
4.7 (1.3K)
Yelp Rating
4.2
Placeholder

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

Restroom
Taipei Tianhou Temple by null
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