One of the oldest temples in Taipei, in the district of Wanhua. The temple area is also very popular due to its markets.
The Longshan Temple was built by early Chinese settlers in 1738. In its long history, it has been destroyed or damaged many times, being renovated by the locals each time due to its significance. It is a popular place of worship and welcomes Buddhism and many traditional religions as well. It is also symbolic of classic Taiwanese architecture.
The Wanhua district surrounding the temple also has some of the oldest and most bustling market streets, such as the Guangzhou and the Huaxi Night Markets, with a wide variety of shops and vendors and also many small eateries.