Taipei Xia-Hai City God Temple
Main Deities
About
Located in the historic Dihua Street, this small temple packs a massive punch. Despite its size (only ~150 sqm), it houses over 600 deity statues, making it the most densely populated temple in Taiwan. While dedicated to the City God, it is globally famous for its Matchmaker (Yue Lao), reportedly bringing together over 6,000 couples annually. Visitors should try the 'Peace Tea' made from dates and wolfberries, symbolizing a sweet and fruitful relationship.
History
Built in 1856 by immigrants from Tongan to protect the settlement. The temple has witnessed the rise of Dadaocheng as a tea trading hub. It hosts the annual 'City God Reception' festival on the 13th day of the 5th Lunar month, a massive event known locally as 'May 13th, people watching people', one of Taipei's major religious festivals.
Taipei Xia-Hai City God Temple
Datong District, Taipei City
Visitor Info
Address
No. 61, Dihua St. Sec. 1, Datong District, Taipei City
Region
Datong District, Taipei City