Faith (Xinyi and Songshan District): A Spiritual TemplePost date：2025-09-03
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Introduction
Songshan Feng Tian Temple-Nangang Mountain System: Hushan (Mt. Tiger) Hiking Trail-Songshan Cihui Temple-Wufenpu- the garment district -Xikou (Rainbow) Wharf-Songshan Ciyou Temple-Raohe Street Tourist Night Market-MRT Songshan Station A Winding River, Flowers in Bloom, the Dome of Light》
In 1953, local gentry and elders such as Jin-bo Wen and Yong-hao Liu raised funds to build a bamboo house in Songshan, dedicated to the Jade Emperor as the main deity. They named it "Songshan Feng Tian Temple." Due to the flourishing of incense, local people jointly discussed merging the two temples dedicated to the gods and planned to expand them at the current site.
▲Songshan Feng Tian Temple
Hushan is one of the low-elevation mountains within the Four Beast Mountain Citizen Forest Area. The Hushan Creek passes through this area, and the ecological environment of the mountain stream is also the best place for nurturing diverse ecosystems such as fireflies, small green frogs, and ferns. Setting up explanatory signs and route indicators along the trail is a great way to hike in the suburbs and enjoy the ecology.
▲Hushan (Mt. Tiger) Hiking Trail
Songshan Cihui Temple is a five-story complex dedicated to the Yaochi Jinmu. The temple is majestic and towering, with high bell and drum towers on both sides, making it even more grand and magnificent.
▲Songshan Cihui Temple
Wufenpu is the clothing wholesale center in Taipei, with hundreds of wholesale stores. The source of goods comes from all over Taiwan, and even imported from Hong Kong, Thailand, South Korea, Singapore, and other regions. Many young people also come to shop, creating eye-catching fashion styles.
▲Wufenpu
Xikou (Rainbow) Wharf, currently marked by a blue highway, is the main pier in the Songshan area. Nearby attractions include the Rainbow Bridge, Songshan Ciyou Temple, and the Raohe Street Tourist Night Market.
▲Xikou (Rainbow) Wharf
Built in 1753, Ciyou Temple primarily deifies the Black-Faced Mazu. Legend believes that after her enlightenment, Mazu frequently rescued ships in distress at sea, making her a common deity in Taiwanese belief.
▲Songshan Ciyou Temple
The Raohe Street Tourist Night Market, Taipei City's oldest tourist night market, isn't large but has concentrated stalls. Regulars can easily find their favorite stall, making it very convenient.
▲The Raohe Street Tourist Night Market
Located on the ceiling of the high-ceilinged hall on the first basement floor of MRT Songshan Station, "A Winding River, Flowers in Bloom, the Dome of Light," with over 50,000 flowers shining through it, is a vertical arrangement of lights that presents the undulations of the terrain in Songshan District and the curved water paths of the rivers in the past. Besides, crafted as a giant light sculpture made of crystal glass, it conveys the imagery of blooming flowers.
▲Songshan Market
※Surrounding Recommendations
Shopping District: Wufenpu- the garment district、Raohe Street Tourist Night Market、Songshan Market
Temple: Songshan Feng Tian Temple、Songshan Ciyou Temple、and Xiahai City God Temple
Cuisine: Wuli Cafe, Guanjie Snacks, and Ah-Fei Oden
Monument and Cultural Venue: Songshan Feng Tian Temple、Songshan Ciyou Temple、Xiahai City God Temple
In 1953, local gentry and elders such as Jin-bo Wen and Yong-hao Liu raised funds to build a bamboo house in Songshan, dedicated to the Jade Emperor as the main deity. They named it "Songshan Feng Tian Temple." Due to the flourishing of incense, local people jointly discussed merging the two temples dedicated to the gods and planned to expand them at the current site.
▲Songshan Feng Tian TempleHushan is one of the low-elevation mountains within the Four Beast Mountain Citizen Forest Area. The Hushan Creek passes through this area, and the ecological environment of the mountain stream is also the best place for nurturing diverse ecosystems such as fireflies, small green frogs, and ferns. Setting up explanatory signs and route indicators along the trail is a great way to hike in the suburbs and enjoy the ecology.
▲Hushan (Mt. Tiger) Hiking TrailSongshan Cihui Temple is a five-story complex dedicated to the Yaochi Jinmu. The temple is majestic and towering, with high bell and drum towers on both sides, making it even more grand and magnificent.
▲Songshan Cihui TempleWufenpu is the clothing wholesale center in Taipei, with hundreds of wholesale stores. The source of goods comes from all over Taiwan, and even imported from Hong Kong, Thailand, South Korea, Singapore, and other regions. Many young people also come to shop, creating eye-catching fashion styles.
▲WufenpuXikou (Rainbow) Wharf, currently marked by a blue highway, is the main pier in the Songshan area. Nearby attractions include the Rainbow Bridge, Songshan Ciyou Temple, and the Raohe Street Tourist Night Market.
▲Xikou (Rainbow) WharfBuilt in 1753, Ciyou Temple primarily deifies the Black-Faced Mazu. Legend believes that after her enlightenment, Mazu frequently rescued ships in distress at sea, making her a common deity in Taiwanese belief.
▲Songshan Ciyou TempleThe Raohe Street Tourist Night Market, Taipei City's oldest tourist night market, isn't large but has concentrated stalls. Regulars can easily find their favorite stall, making it very convenient.
▲The Raohe Street Tourist Night MarketLocated on the ceiling of the high-ceilinged hall on the first basement floor of MRT Songshan Station, "A Winding River, Flowers in Bloom, the Dome of Light," with over 50,000 flowers shining through it, is a vertical arrangement of lights that presents the undulations of the terrain in Songshan District and the curved water paths of the rivers in the past. Besides, crafted as a giant light sculpture made of crystal glass, it conveys the imagery of blooming flowers.
▲Songshan Market※Surrounding Recommendations
Shopping District: Wufenpu- the garment district、Raohe Street Tourist Night Market、Songshan Market
Temple: Songshan Feng Tian Temple、Songshan Ciyou Temple、and Xiahai City God Temple
Cuisine: Wuli Cafe, Guanjie Snacks, and Ah-Fei Oden
Monument and Cultural Venue: Songshan Feng Tian Temple、Songshan Ciyou Temple、Xiahai City God Temple
