Free tour

First Guru in Taiwan Taipei's Origin & Longshan Temple - Taiwan Cultural Free Walking Tour

4.85

Excellent (60 ratings)

Taipei

Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes

Languages: English

Guru: TourMeAway

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Registered on 27 April 2018

We are a group of adventure-seeking, fun-loving, easy-going travellers from Taiwan who want to share one of the greatest cities in the world! So step out and come hang! TourMeAway is an organization that provides entertaining & informative free walking tours in Taipei city every day by young & passionate local tour guides. Tours include the fundamental historical tour, the relaxing chill-out tour, and the mysterious temple tour. Last but not least, the pub crawl and night market tour allows you to enjoy the nightlife of Taipei with the cool and fun locals. TourMeAway, is a fun way to travel to Taipei.

Free booking and cancellation

Pay-what-you-wish tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

Uncover the essence of Taiwanese culture at Taipei's ancient Longshan Temple, a 300-year-old treasure nestled in the heart of the city's oldest district. Dive deep into the beginning of Taipei, the true Taiwanese way of life, the captivating tales of our folk gods, and their role in shaping the lives of Taiwanese believers.

Dive into the rich fabric of Taiwanese culture and history. Discover how our ancestors thrived in Taiwan and how they treated illnesses without doctors. Looking for a bit of extra luck? Longshan Temple, filled with colorful dragons, is home to over 100 folk gods who oversee everything from the sea to battles. Share your wishes with gods like Wenchang Dijun, known for helping with learning, and the Old Man Under the Moon, who brings couples together. Our guide will show you how to throw 'moonstones' and interpret messages from the heavens. Get your fortune read and learn about the temple's long history and the traditions of Buddhism and Taoism that have made it a beloved place for centuries.

Join us for an unforgettable journey as we discover the authentic spirit of Taiwan.

Major Stops:

Mengxia Park

Bopiliao Historical Block

Herbal Alley

Longshan Temple

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

No. 153號, Section 1, Xiyuan Rd, Wanhua District, Taipei City, Taiwan 108

Tour guide with an orange badge. Longshan Temple MRT Station Exit No.1

Outside visit

Longshan Temple Station

We will meet at Exit 1 street level.

Outside visit

Bangka Park

Overview of the area, how Taipei started from here, the history, and the compass.

Outside visit

Bopiliao Historical Block

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours don't have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).