Name ：
Neihu Mazu Temple
Description：
Early settlers who came to Taiwan saw Sections 1 and 2 of Huanshan Road of Neihu District at the foot of the mountains, and hence named it “Shanxia” (the foot of a hill). Hence, from Lane 411, Section 1of Neihu Road, and to the north of Section 2, to Sections 1 and 2 of Huanshan Road, it forms a corner of Neihu, where Neihu’s “Shanjiaojiao Mazu” is enshrined to bless the area. On the 2nd Saturday of the 3rd month of the Lunar calendar, grand events such as holy pilgrimage and Bihu fireworks festival will be held to celebrate Mazu’s birthday; these are Neihu’s largest religious events. “Neihu Mazu”, enshrined in Neihu Mazu Temple, has always been the center of local belief. However, something special is that in the early days, Mazu’s statue was enshrined by Neihu District’s representative of the believers on a rotational basis. In recent years, it is enshrined temporarily at the Preparatory Office of Neihu Mazu Temple on Lane 46 of Lishan Street, giving an odd spectacle of a god without a temple. However, it never diminishes the believers’ devotion. The annual holy pilgrimage always attracts pilgrims from all over Taiwan.
Address：
Neihu Dist.,Taipei CityNo. 9, Lane 46, Lishan Street
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Category1：
景點
Category2：
Religious Venues
Position：
位置緯度：25.080995
位置經度：121.580035
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City：
Taipei
Date：
2015/10/14
Attribution：
資訊來源為「臺北市政府」
Name ：
Wanqingyan Qingshui Temple
Description：
In seeking tranquility for the mind and soul, and in hopes of spiritual guidance, the early settlers in Wenshan District transported Qingshui, a Chinese deity from their hometown, Anxi, and built a temple to enshrine it at the confluence point of Xindian River and Jingmei River, an area that was called the “Xizaikou”. “Wanqingyan” was completed in 1831 (the 11th year of Emperor Daoguang’s reign). Qingshui was named Chen Zhao (Yin) in Henan during the Song Dynasty. He was said to have helped alleviate drought in Anxi with his fervent prayers, the locals persuaded him to stay. He then stayed at Qingxi (today’s Anxi, Fujian) and practiced Buddhism for 19 years before attaining enlightenment, and was deified after death. He became one of the important deities in the Anxi region, and is also known by other names: Ancestor, Black-faced Ancestor, Dipped-nose Ancestor, Immortal Qingshui and Master Mazhang. Given its proximity to Jingmei River, “Wanqingyan” was susceptible to floods. Having also experienced multiple road demolition works, it was relocated to the current site at long last, inside the levee, after its reconstruction. At present, in addition to the three statues of the god being treasures of the temple, there are important historical artifacts, such as the century old plaque with the inscription “Kai Men Gan Lu” (Open the door to receive sacred sweet dew) and the stone made “Wanqingyan” censer with “the 18th year of Emperor Daoguang’s reign” (year 1836) inscription. In early times, people used the stone censer as a whetstone, resulting in an obvious arc-shaped dent on its appearance. There is a cultural gallery set up beside the temple displaying photographs of the Jingmei area in the olden days. It is definitely worth your visit for a closer look.
Address：
Wenshan Dist.,Taipei CityNo. 124, Wanqing Street
Travel Info：
From MRT Jingmei station (Exit 3), walk toward Lane 168 of Jingfu St.; the Temple is by the entrance of the Lane on the left-hand side
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Category1：
景點
Category2：
Religious Venues
MRT：
Jingmei
Position：
位置緯度：24.995279
位置經度：121.536220
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City：
Taipei
Date：
2015/10/14
Attribution：
資訊來源為「臺北市政府」
Name ：
Nanmending 323
Description：
Tuesday and Friday 09:30-13:00 and 14:00-16:30, Free admission; no restrictions on the number of visitors or sessions (closed 13:00-14:00)Saturday, Sunday and National holidays 09:30-16:30, open every half an hour; Allowing 20 visitors to enter the building at each session; visiting time is 30 minutes; last admission is at 16:00.Visitors may wait in line at the main entrance 5 minutes before each session. A queue ticket may be issued if there is a large crowd. Please follow the guide after entering the building.Closed on:(1) Mondays and Chinese New Year holidays.(2) Non-working days announced by the government due to natural disasters.(3) Necessary closing days as announced by the museum.Erected by Taipei Botanical Garden’s lotus pond in the early Showa period (1930s) during the Japanese Colonial period, the building was originally a tea house. Its former address was “Land No. 323, 6th Street, Nanmending, Taipei City, Taipei Prefecture,” and thereby was later named “Nanmending 323.” After years of neglect and lack of upkeep, the old Japanese-style building was restored in recent years with the assistance of renowned architects, Guo Zhong-Duan and Kenji Horigome. Mr. Motomi Oguchi from Japan’s Nagano Prefecture, who specializes in residential garden design, was also invited to design the Japanese rock garden.Scheduled tours: Saturdays, Sundays and National holidays: one session at 11:00 and 15:00, respectively; each session lasts 30 minutes
Address：
Zhongzheng Dist.,Taipei CityNo. 53, Nanhai Road
Picture：
Category1：
景點
Category2：
Historic Sites
MRT：
Xiaonanmen
Position：
位置緯度：25.032515
位置經度：121.511118
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City：
Taipei
Date：
2015/10/14
Attribution：
資訊來源為「臺北市政府」
Name ：
Bunsan Church
Description：
In the early days, the transportation in Muzha District was very inconvenient as the town was located in the inland of Taipei basin, impeding Christian missionary outreach. In 1875 (the 1st year of Emperor Guangxu’s reign), Zhang Nai-Hong, a tea grower in Zhinan mountain area, went past Xindian area and met Professor Mackay (Rev. George Leslie Mackay), who was teaching the scriptures in the Bible’s Matthew 11:28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Zhang was no stranger to extremely heavy cargoes, so the scripture left quite a strong impression. He began to believe in the Lord and went to church with his wife on Sundays since then on. Afterwards, Zhang became an elder in Xindian Church in 1878. As the journey to Xindian Church is long, Zhang set up “Neihu Church” (a branch of Xindian Church) in August 1891 at the ferry of Zhinan village (near Duxian Bridge of National Chengchi University). In 1897 (the Japanese colonial period in the Meiji era), Zhang and others spent 30 dollars on the current estate, on which the the church was built, and named “Muzha Church.” Construction was completed on April 30th of the following year. It was elevated to an official church on April 17, 1954. However, due to factional dispute, another group of believers set up “Xinxing Church” at a location less than 50 meters away on the same street. In 1962, with the effort of Taipei Presbytery of The Presbyterian Church in Taiwan, the two churches merged into one, which was named “Bunsan Church”. Reconstruction of the new church, currently known as the old church, was launched on April 22nd of the same year. Nevertheless, the church could not accommodate the expanding congregation. Hence the construction of another new church, which began on March 13, 1994 and the dedication service was completed on April 12, 1998 after a series of challenges. Opposite the church is the starting point of the Muzha Old Street; its current address is No. 27, Kaiyuan St. In the past, it was a midway destination for the travelling traders, but now it is just a general store. Its tilted roof and wooden window frames, however, still tell the stories of its former glory.
Address：
Wenshan Dist.,Taipei CityNo. 27, Kaiyuan Street (Behind the District Office)
Picture：
Category1：
景點
Category2：
Religious Venues
MRT：
Wanfang Community
Position：
位置緯度：24.989110
位置經度：121.569737
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City：
Taipei
Date：
2015/10/14
Attribution：
資訊來源為「臺北市政府」
Name ：
Beitou Public Assembly Hall
Description：
The assembly hall was reopened to the public on December 9, 2007. In addition to a main exhibition hall (about 132 m2) and a sub gallery (about 89 m2), there is also a 978 m2 green yard. The gallery hosts various art exhibitions from time to time, and also allows the public to use it for drawing, pottery and photography exhibitions. Admission is free. Superintendents of the assembly hall has prepared a brochure, “Museums of Beitou”, that features nearby cultural attractions such as Yangmingshan National Park, Ketagalan Cultural Center, Tittot Glass Art Museum, Hong-Gah Museum, Plum Garden, Beitou Hot Spring Museum and Beitou Museum. We wholeheartedly welcome you to visit the assembly hall during your “Beitou Cultural Tour”, to check out the exhibits, rest under the osmanthus tree in the yard, and listen to the buzzing insects and singing birds. We believe that you will fall in love with this leisurely place.
Address：
Beitou Dist.,Taipei City
Picture：
Category1：
景點
Category2：
Art and Culture Centers
Position：
位置緯度：25.137931
位置經度：121.510096
Position - Google地圖：
City：
Taipei
Date：
2015/04/22
Attribution：
資訊來源為「臺北市政府」
Name ：
Chen De-xing Hall
Description：
The Taipei Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, built by the Grand Architect, Chen Ing-Bin, has a front hall with a hip-and-gable and double-eave roof, wooden structure and unique dougongs (interlocking wooden brackets), and smooth curvy roof ridges and eaves. Its stone-carved dual dragon pillar is regarded as one of the earliest examples of its design, and had a great impact on the later temple architecture. The main hall's huge wood-carved shrine is large, with intricate carvings and is famous for the delicate fence design. The tin prayer tools and candle stands in front of the shrine are particularly rare in Taiwan for their preservation and unique design. The building is worth a visit as it possesses great artistic value. It is well-maintained for its usage, not only as the Chen's Ancestral Hall, but also as a kindergarten during non-holidays.
Address：
Datong Dist.,Taipei City
Travel Info：
Picture：
Category1：
景點
Category2：
Religious Venues
MRT：
Zhongshan
Position：
位置緯度：25.055511
位置經度：121.515864
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City：
Taipei
Date：
2015/12/17
Attribution：
資訊來源為「臺北市政府」
Name ：
Sanjiaodu Jetty
Description：
Sanjiaodu is situated at a place known by the locals as Hougangqian, connecting Shezi, Jiantan and Dalongdong (Dalangbeng). With land reclamation and the forming of villages, the interconnection between the towns and villages gradually became important. Other than providing transport connecting the towns and villages, Sanjiaodu is also a harbor for boats of the neighboring residents. Besides agricultural activities, locals also raised ducks, caught clams and fish in the river as means of living. In the later days, due to river improvement works, the harbor gradually lost its functions. The history of Sanjiaodu witnessed the changes of Danshui River; it is a place with significant historical value. Today, only a dozen sampan boats dock at Sanjiaodu, wordlessly recounting the stories of the jetty. Master Zheng, born in a ship building family in Sanjiaodu of Jiantan, Taipei, is one of Taiwan’s few remaining masters who build dragon boats by hand. By passing down the skills and sowing the seeds of culture, the memories of the waterfront can be continued, and this passion for what was beautiful and valuable can be rekindled.
Address：
Shilin Dist.,Taipei City
Picture：
Category1：
景點
Category2：
For the whole family
Position：
位置緯度：25.080721
位置經度：121.518220
Position - Google地圖：
City：
Taipei
Date：
2015/04/22
Attribution：
資訊來源為「臺北市政府」
