Bao'an Temple
Bao'an Temple
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Neighbourhood: Jingshan / Wanli District
The North Coast of Taiwan (Wanli District/ Jinshan District area) is filled with breathtakingly extraordinary rock formations, the most widely known of which is the various unique geological landscapes in Yehliu Geopark. The famous Queen’s Head, Fairy Shoe, etc., are absolute works of beauty by nature’s uncanny craftsmanship. One must also taste the authentic seafood cuisine when visiting the North Coast. Delicious dishes cooked with fresh catches are the favorite of gourmets. If you visit in fall, don’t miss the great taste of Wanli crabs.
Jinbaoli Old Street is as busy as it was a hundred years ago. Here you can taste the local cuisine specials of sweet potatoes, jumping taros, etc. The area of Jinshan and Wanli is also a known hot spring resort, where you can experience hot spring baths and remove your body of fatigue and stress.
The Juming Museum situated in Jinshan District gathers all of Master Ju Ming's life work in the art park. Located beside the mountains and neighboring seas, the important creations from varying periods by the sculpting master are displayed in accordance with different terrains and landscapes.
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Nhat D
Brooklyn Park, MN34 contributions
Nov 2019
It was a pleasant visit to Bao’an Temple in Taipei. You will learn a great deal about the architectural design of the Chinese art, the history of Taoism and the worshipping customs. It was free so enjoy the visit and you will glad to do it.
Written 7 January 2020
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Ji3hui
Singapore, Singapore100 contributions
Apr 2019
This temple is another temple with exquisite feature. Other than the well known Longshan Temple, this temple is another place to go to. There is lesser crowd here and if you are lucky, you will be able to catch those Chinese opera show.
Written 20 April 2019
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Member20002015
Mumbai, India9 contributions
Dec 2017 • Family
One of the most beautiful temple in Taipei. Got to see the beautiful Chinese architecture.
We got to see several local people praying there in the temple ,which was interesting and enriching experience.
As we had reached the temple late evening , had a chance to see the temple lit with lanterns which was a feast for the eyes. Was just BEAUTIFUL!!!
The atmosphere of the temple was very peaceful and quite.
Definately worth a visit.
We got to see several local people praying there in the temple ,which was interesting and enriching experience.
As we had reached the temple late evening , had a chance to see the temple lit with lanterns which was a feast for the eyes. Was just BEAUTIFUL!!!
The atmosphere of the temple was very peaceful and quite.
Definately worth a visit.
Written 7 January 2018
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Katty Y
26 contributions
Nov 2017 • Couples
We visited around 9pm and the lights really showcased the beauty of the temple's features.. it made for some pretty dramatic photos. It felt very peaceful to walk around inside and observe the faithful saying their prayers and offering flowers to the deities. After our visit, it was convenient to take a short walk to Yuanshan station (red line) to take the train to Shilin night market.
Written 21 November 2017
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Vickie W
Seattle, WA287 contributions
Apr 2017
This temple was utterly charming. The design details are magnificent, from doors to finials, to bas reliefs to sculpted columns, to murals and of course to the many exquisite deities that can grant all your wishes if you are one of the faithful. Like in all temples, you light your incense sticks and place in the censer and allow the smoke to purify you before going to the deity of your choice for your prayer(s). As added insurance you can use the moonblocks, which allow the gods to answer your yes or no prayer question. If you appreciate this type of cultural experience, you'll love this temple.
Written 7 May 2017
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TJim60
3,855 contributions
Apr 2018 • Couples
It appears that all the earlier11 reviews are for the Daolongdong Bao’An Temple which is in Taipei City across from the Confucius Temple near MRT Station Yuanshan. Well worth a visit. That temple’s primary deity is Baosheng Dadi, a Taoist saint, well known for his healing skills.
Like Daolongdong Bao’An, Yehliu Bao’An is a Taoist/folk religion temple.
At Yehliu Bao’An Temple, the principal deity is General Chen Yuanguang, a Tang Dynasty official who was responsible for the pacification and economic development of Fujian Province and adjacent areas including parts of Taiwan. In addition to military campaigns, he is remembered for his diplomatic skills in getting the various ethnic groups in the area to live in peace with one another as well as promoting agriculture through the introduction of certain crops and advanced farming techniques. Because of these activities he earned the sobriquet “Sacred Prince Developer of Zhangzhou”.
Mazu (Matsu) the goddess of the Southern China Seas who is known as a protector of sailors is also represented here. No surprise this is fishing and port city.
What’s the Fujian connection to Taiwan? Geographic proximity led to immigration from Fujian to Taiwan. Both places have a shared focus on seafaring.
Why visit?
The temple is an exquisite work of art – both the materials used and the craftsmanship of the artists responsible for the decoration.
From a historical standpoint, the qualities of the temple referred to above demonstrate the wealth of the community that built this temple. Presumably based on fishing and port activities.
There aren’t explanatory notes in English. If you don’t read Chinese, you’re on your own as we were. But the beauty is reason enough to visit.
A Chinese acquaintance explained that “Bao’An” has the meaning “protect from harm, keep secure”.
The two pillars have what appear to be typical Chinese four character aphorisms.
On the left is “County Secure/Stable. Peoples’ Life Happy” .
On the right “Good Weather. Good Harvest/Food”.
Note the translations are to English from Chinese using a third language so they may not be 100% accurate.
If you can visit during the Temple’s prime festivals you’re likely to have an even better experience. These are (1) “harbor cleansing” the 15th day of the first month of the lunar calendar, (2) “Mazu Festival” and “Birthday Ceremony of Sacred Princes” (both held the 15th day of the second month of the lunar calendar) and (3) “Sea Ritual” (the 10th day of the 10th month of the lunar calendar).
Absent coming for the festivals, unless one has a lot of time in Taiwan it’s hard to justify a visit just to see this temple. But such a visit can be easily combined with a visit to Yehliu GeoPark.
See my review of Yeh Liu GeoPark for advice on cost efficient transport for a “do-it-yourself “trip to Yehliu. That way you avoid having a regimented tour with 50 or so of your new friends and save a few dollars as well.
Like Daolongdong Bao’An, Yehliu Bao’An is a Taoist/folk religion temple.
At Yehliu Bao’An Temple, the principal deity is General Chen Yuanguang, a Tang Dynasty official who was responsible for the pacification and economic development of Fujian Province and adjacent areas including parts of Taiwan. In addition to military campaigns, he is remembered for his diplomatic skills in getting the various ethnic groups in the area to live in peace with one another as well as promoting agriculture through the introduction of certain crops and advanced farming techniques. Because of these activities he earned the sobriquet “Sacred Prince Developer of Zhangzhou”.
Mazu (Matsu) the goddess of the Southern China Seas who is known as a protector of sailors is also represented here. No surprise this is fishing and port city.
What’s the Fujian connection to Taiwan? Geographic proximity led to immigration from Fujian to Taiwan. Both places have a shared focus on seafaring.
Why visit?
The temple is an exquisite work of art – both the materials used and the craftsmanship of the artists responsible for the decoration.
From a historical standpoint, the qualities of the temple referred to above demonstrate the wealth of the community that built this temple. Presumably based on fishing and port activities.
There aren’t explanatory notes in English. If you don’t read Chinese, you’re on your own as we were. But the beauty is reason enough to visit.
A Chinese acquaintance explained that “Bao’An” has the meaning “protect from harm, keep secure”.
The two pillars have what appear to be typical Chinese four character aphorisms.
On the left is “County Secure/Stable. Peoples’ Life Happy” .
On the right “Good Weather. Good Harvest/Food”.
Note the translations are to English from Chinese using a third language so they may not be 100% accurate.
If you can visit during the Temple’s prime festivals you’re likely to have an even better experience. These are (1) “harbor cleansing” the 15th day of the first month of the lunar calendar, (2) “Mazu Festival” and “Birthday Ceremony of Sacred Princes” (both held the 15th day of the second month of the lunar calendar) and (3) “Sea Ritual” (the 10th day of the 10th month of the lunar calendar).
Absent coming for the festivals, unless one has a lot of time in Taiwan it’s hard to justify a visit just to see this temple. But such a visit can be easily combined with a visit to Yehliu GeoPark.
See my review of Yeh Liu GeoPark for advice on cost efficient transport for a “do-it-yourself “trip to Yehliu. That way you avoid having a regimented tour with 50 or so of your new friends and save a few dollars as well.
Written 20 April 2018
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
tumbleweeds023
Hanoi, Vietnam604 contributions
May 2017 • Couples
This ancient Taoist temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which is why we decided to make the trip here, and I'm glad that we did! The art is amazing - all the attention to detail throughout the large complex. There was an English-speaking staff there who answered some of my questions and gave me a good luck "healing" necklace. You could easily spend a couple of hours here, as well as making a shorter stop at the nearby Confucius temple.
Written 6 May 2017
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無名
World9,898 contributions
Sept 2019 • Solo
... as I didn't see a soul here. Too quiet and a bit eerie, still a beautiful and ornate temple. I stumbled into this place on my way to Yehliu Geopark on the walk from the bus stop where the #1815 bus from Taipei let me off.
Written 25 September 2019
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TechMarauder
Houston, TX381 contributions
Aug 2019
This was my favorite temple in Taipei. It was relatively empty but provides great architecture and ambiance.
Written 18 August 2019
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Peter
Pensacola, FL1,503 contributions
Jan 2019 • Couples
Good place to sample the local culture and get your spiritual groove on. We visited on a cold rainy day and reduced crowds made it enjoyable. The Temple is free to enter. If you take the MRT (subway), the temple is a 10-15 minute walk from the closest stop. A straight shot that doesn't require GPS if you get going in the right direction as you exit the MRT station.
The best views are from the upper floors of the Temple. Light an incense stick (and leave a coin donation to pay for it) and say a prayer or make a wish.
Well worth a visit.
The best views are from the upper floors of the Temple. Light an incense stick (and leave a coin donation to pay for it) and say a prayer or make a wish.
Well worth a visit.
Written 6 January 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Hello! I am reaching out to ask for opinions toward how much time my husband and I should budget for our visit to the Bao'an Temple during our time in Taipei. Many thanks for your time and feedback!
Written 19 May 2018
Most of the pictures posted here are for Dalongdong Bao'an Temple which is in Taipei City near the Confucius Temple. Neither of which are near Yehliu Geopark.
Does anyone know the name of the temple near Yehliu Geopark (the first picture) which is at the address shown above?
Thanks
Written 19 April 2018
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