Baoan Temple is a very unique temple in Taiwan

Baoan Temple is a temple with a long history, exquisite architecture and widespread faith. It is located in Datong District, Taipei City, adjacent to the Taipei Confucius Temple. Baoan Temple deifies Baosheng Dadi and is the religious center of the people of Tongan, Quanzhou. It is also one of the most representative Minnan-style temples in Taiwan. The architectural style of Baoan Palace is unique, integrating the skills of craftsmen from different regions such as Zhangzhou, Quanzhou, and Fuzhou, and displaying rich arts such as jiannian, Jiaozhi pottery, stone carving, and wood carving. The Baoan Temple has undergone several restorations and renovations, the most recent of which was a comprehensive restoration project completed in 2003. It received an Honorary Award from the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Heritage Conservation Award and was designated a national monument in 2018. Baoan Temple is not only a place of religious belief, but also a temple full of cultural and educational significance. Baoan Temple has facilities such as a library, a cultural center, and Dadao Academy, and regularly hosts reading clubs, lectures, exhibitions and other activities on various folk beliefs, historical culture, and traditional architecture. Baoan Temple also has its own Hercules Association. Every year on important festivals such as the birthday of Baosheng Emperor and the birthday of Shennong Emperor, grand processions are held, attracting many believers and tourists to participate. If you want to experience Taiwan's folk beliefs and traditional arts firsthand, then Taiwan Dalongdong Baoan Temple is a must-see attraction. Here you can appreciate the exquisite temple architecture, feel the strong atmosphere of incense, and learn many interesting historical stories and cultural knowledge. Baoan Temple is not far from the MRT Shuanglian Station or Minquan West Road Station, and transportation is very convenient. You can also visit nearby Taipei Confucius Temple, Dadaocheng Wharf, Dihua Street and other famous attractions to experience the most distinctive old town style of Taipei.