Longshan Temple, Taipei

Established 280 years ago, this Buddhisto-Taoist sanctuary survived wartime bombings and urban renewal, preserving over 200 intricate dragon pillars and celestial carvings. Its nightly prayer ceremonies at 7 PM attract devotees seeking health and fortune, a practice uninterrupted for centuries. Despite higher visitor counts, it maintains a more intimate worshipper experience than Baoan. The central hall, dedicated to Guanyin, features a 3.2-metre bronze statue cast in 1820, weighing 2 tonnes—a testament to Ming-era craftsmanship surpassing any religious artifact in Taiwan for historical depth.