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Lungshan
Temple
Lungshan Temple is dedicated to Kuanyin, the Goddess of Mercy.
It was built in 1738 by Fukienese immigrants as a branch of the
original Lungshan Temple in Fukien Province and took five years
to complete. Due to natural and man-made disasters, the temple
has been repaired and renovated on numerous occasions. It faces
south, with halls to the front and back and a central hall surrounded
by protective dragons. The two bronze dragon pillars in the front
hall, the four dragon pillars in the central hall, and the wooden
carvings are all exquisitely crafted. The well and shrine in the
front hall are particularly outstanding. The temple columns, inscriptions,
and plaques are also worth a look.
Paoan Temple
Paoan Temple in Tatung District is dedicated to Paosheng Tati,
the God of Medicine. The god was first brought to Taiwan by immigrants
of Tungan, Fukien Province from the original temple in Paichueh
County. Construction of the temple began in 1805 and was completed
in 1830. Along with Lungshan and Chingshan, it is one of the three
most important temples in Taipei. The expansive temple consists
of front, middle, and rear halls and bell and drum towers. Renovations
made to the temple are recorded on a tablet inscribed by the Ching
scholar Chen Wang-tseng. There are also couplets by Chen Wei-ying,
Chang Shu-kun, and Huang Tsan-chun. During the Japanese occupation
period, the temple was converted into a Japanese language school
and a bamboo mat factory. The buildings fell into disrepair over
the years and were renovated with donations between 1917 and 1919,
restoring them to their former glory.
The National
Taiwan Junior College of Performing Arts
(Chinese Opera Performance)
This training school for traditional Chinese opera performers
and acrobats opens its doors to visitors each Monday & Thursday
morning for introductions to this fascinating performing art,
a short stage show, a campus and museum tour.
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Tour Stops
Lungshan Temple
Paoan Temple
National Taiwan Junior College
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