Temple · Taipei, Taiwan
Longshan Temple
Bangka Lungshan Temple (also Lungshan Temple of Manka, Mengjia Longshan Temple) is a Taiwanese folk temple in Wanhua District (alternately known as Bangka/Mengjia), Taipei, Taiwan. Built 1738.
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Landmark facts
| Location | Taipei, Taiwan |
|---|---|
| Type | Temple |
| Built | 1738 |
| Coordinates | 25.0372° N, 121.4994° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Longshan Temple is known for
Bangka Lungshan Temple (also Lungshan Temple of Manka, Mengjia Longshan Temple) is a Taiwanese folk temple in Wanhua District (alternately known as Bangka/Mengjia), Taipei, Taiwan.
About Longshan Temple
Bangka Lungshan Temple (also Lungshan Temple of Manka, Mengjia Longshan Temple) is a Taiwanese folk temple in Wanhua District (alternately known as Bangka/Mengjia), Taipei, Taiwan. The temple was built in Taipei in 1738 by settlers from Fujian during Qing rule in honor of Guanyin. It served as a place of worship and a gathering place for the Chinese settlers.
History
This temple originated its name from the ancient Lungshan Temple established in Chin-chiang county of Fukien province in the seventh century. Immigrants from the three counties Chin-chiang, Nan-an and Hui-an of Fukien came to Manka in the beginning of the eighteenth century. As they were pious followers of that ancient Lungshan Temple in their home town, they erected this one as a branch temple at Manka and named it after the root temple when they created a new settlement here in Taipei.
Planning a visit? Visit the official Longshan Temple website — the official site has the current visiting information.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Taipei |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA) |
| Distance from the airport | 3.7 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
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- Taipei Songshan International Airport (TSA) · Taipei (Songshan), Taiwan · 3.9 miles away
- Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) · Taoyuan, Taiwan · 16.9 miles away
- Hualien Chiashan Airport (HUN) · Hualien City, Taiwan · 70.5 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Longshan Temple?
Bangka Lungshan Temple (also Lungshan Temple of Manka, Mengjia Longshan Temple) is a Taiwanese folk temple in Wanhua District (alternately known as Bangka/Mengjia), Taipei, Taiwan.
Where is Longshan Temple located?
Longshan Temple is in Taipei, Taiwan. Its coordinates are 25.0372° N, 121.4994° E.
How do I get to Longshan Temple?
The nearest town is Taipei, and the nearest airport is Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA), about 3.7 miles away (straight line).
When was Longshan Temple built?
Longshan Temple was built 1738.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Longshan_Temple_(Taipei) — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q706761 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- http://www.lungshan.org.tw/main.php — Official website of the landmark / managing body.
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.