Ciyou Palace is located in Songshan District, Taipei. It was called Xikou in the past, so Ciyou Palace is also called Xikou Ciyou Palace. The temple was built in 1753 and has a history of more than 200 years. It mainly worships the black-faced Mazu. The building of this palace is a six-storey square. The main hall, Sanchuan Hall, is quite solemn. The stone lion in the Sanchuan Hall in the palace was a work of 1803. It was abandoned in other places during several renovations. After it was discovered, it was placed in front of the Sanchuan Hall. Because it presents the tradition of "the male lion opens his mouth and the lioness shuts his mouth", it is very rare in Taiwan, so it has become a treasure in the palace. In addition to stone carvings, the wood carvings here also have colorful colors, whether flowers, animals, and characters are lifelike, with a magnificent feeling of palaces and temples. Ciyou Palace has always been a spiritual refuge for the residents of Xikou Thirteen Street Village. With the increase of local population and the needs of regional beliefs, more and more gods are enshrined in the temple. department store". Here you can find all kinds of gods, such as the old moon, the god of wealth, the goddess of birth and so on. Next to Ciyou Palace is the lively Raohe Street Night Market. There are a lot of delicious and fun foods here. Be sure to visit, take a look, and taste the authentic food here. It's beautiful and joyful.
Songshan Ciyou Temple Address:
No. 761號, Section 4, Bade Rd, Songshan District, Taipei City, Taiwan 105
Songshan Ciyou Temple Recommended sightseeing time:
1-2 hours
Songshan Ciyou Temple Phone:
+886 2 2766 3012
Songshan Ciyou Temple Ticket Price
Free entry