Ximending & Wanhua

Wanhua is where Taipei first started out as a trading centre, growing rich by selling tea, coal and camphor. Over time the area lost its importance as the city spread eastwards, leaving behind marvellous pockets of living history in its temples and heritage buildings.

Attractions

Must-see attractions for your itinerary

  • 500px Photo ID: 132008549 - A Dragon and a Phoenix (Fenghuang fènghuáng / 凤凰 / 鳳凰 or August Rooster kūnjī / 鹍鸡 / 鶤雞) on the roof of Mengjia Longshan Temple (艋舺龍山寺 nee Lungshan Temple) in Wanhua District, Taipei, Taiwan. Golden Hour, dramatic clouds in background. Temple is of Chinese folk religion.

    Longshan Temple

    Ximending & Wanhua

    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. These…

  • Zhongshan Hall in Taipei city

    Zhongshan Hall

    Ximending & Wanhua

    This handsome four-storey building, constructed in 1936 for the coronation of Emperor Hirohito, is where the Japanese surrender ceremony was held in…

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