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Longshan TemplevsBao'an Temple
Longshan Temple and Bao'an Temple are both praised by expert reviewers. Overall, Longshan Temple ranks marginally better than Bao'an Temple. Longshan Temple comes in at #4 in Taipei with approval from 5 reviewers like Michelin Guide, Travel + Leisure and Frommer's.
Longshan Temple
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
Michelin Guide
Frommer's Lonely Planet
No.211 Guangzhou Street,Wanhua District, Taipei, Taiwan
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Lonely Planet "One of the city's top religious sites, and a prime venue for exploring both Taiwan's vibrant folk faith and its unique temple arts and architecture." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The city’s most revered site has fantastically gilded and lacquered pillars and walls." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"The magnificent Longshan Temple, the oldest temple in Taipei (1738), literally resonates with religious significance." Full review
Frommer's "The most famous of Taipei's temples, lively Longshan was established in 1738 and provides the quintessential Taiwanese temple experience" Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Founded in 1738 by Han immigrants from Fujian, this temple has served as a municipal, guild and self-defence centre, as well as a house of worship." Full review
Bao'an Temple Frommer's Lonely Planet Michelin Guide
No.69 Dong Road, Wanli Lane, Taipei, Taiwan
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Frommer's "Bao'an Temple, dedicated to the Taoist God of Medicine, is worth visiting for its finely preserved Taiwanese temple architecture, including wonderfully ornate roof statuary." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Recipient of a Unesco Asia-Pacific Heritage Award for both its restoration and its revival of temple rites and festivities, the Bao'an Temple is a must-visit when in Taipei." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"Bao'an Temple, built in 1804 in the face of a series of setbacks, is dedicated to a god of medicine." Full review
