Faith (Daan District): A Pilgrimage TourPost date：2025-09-03
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Introduction
Taipei Wesley Methodist Church-Holy Family Catholic Church-Daan Park(Taipei Azalea Season in March)-Taipei Grand Mosque-Mongolian and Tibetan Cultural Center -Taipei Truth Lutheran Church-Grace Baptist Church-Gongguan Shopping District-Guting Riverside Park(Taipei Riverside Flower Sea from January to February)
Xinsheng South Road is known as the "Road to Heaven" because many religious sanctuaries, temples, worship halls, and churches gather here. Taipei Wesley Methodist Church, belonging to the Methodist Church in the Republic of China, conducts religious activities such as worship, spiritual cultivation, and care, and actively participates in community service.
▲Taipei Wesley Methodist Church(Photo provided by the Public Works Department of the Taipei City Government.)
From a bird's-eye view, the Holy Family Catholic Church, across from Daan Forest Park, is cross-shaped. At night, under the illumination of lights, it emits a faint white light, creating a noble and pure atmosphere that leads people towards the Lord of Heaven.
▲Holy Family Catholic Church
Daan Park, known as the "Lungs of the City," hosts its Azalea Season every March, combined with surrounding businesses in the southern part of the city to host various music performances, craft classes, and more.
▲Daan Park
You will not miss this unique building on Xinsheng South Road. Completed in 1960, the Taipei Grand Mosque features a 15-meter-high dome, which was jointly funded by Taiwan and Saudi Arabia. The architectural designer is Mr. Cho-cheng Yang, a renowned architect who also designed the Grand Hotel.
▲Taipei Grand Mosque
Janggya hotogtu is one of the Four Great Living Buddhas of Tibetan Buddhism. He settled in a corner of the south area of Taipei City and spent the last eight years of his life in the alleys of Qingtian Street. Before his passing, he donated his residence according to his last wishes, and it became today's Mongolian and Tibetan Cultural Center.。
▲Mongolian and Tibetan Cultural Center.
Taipei Truth Lutheran Church, also known as the Taipei Truth Church of the Lutheran Church of Taiwan, R.O.C., was founded by American pastor Victor E. Swenson in his home in 1952. He completed the first church building in 1954. The current main building is the third-generation structure.
▲Taipei Truth Lutheran Church
The exterior of Grace Baptist Church is rich in Chinese-style. Carol concerts and other events are held in the outdoor plaza every Christmas, filling the air with a rich Christmas atmosphere.
▲Grace Baptist Church
The Gongguan Shopping District is adjacent to National Taiwan University. It provides a well-equipped shopping area for citizens and students, with food, clothing, housing, transportation, education, and entertainment functions. It also has various exotic cuisine restaurants, cafes, and tea shops.
▲Gongguan Shopping District)
Guting Riverside Park displays a vast sea of flowers every January and February, including snapdragons, cockscombs, petunias, and spiny spiderflowers. A viewing platform offers panoramic views of the flower sea.
▲Guting Riverside Park
※Surrounding Recommendations
Shopping District: Yongkang Shopping District, National Taiwan Normal University Shopping District, and Halal Bazzar
Temple: Holy Family Catholic Church, Taipei Grand Mosque
Cuisine: Qingtian 76, Bold Taipei, A.B. HOUSE, and Tsukiji Sushi
Monument and Cultural Venue: Taipei Grand Mosque
Xinsheng South Road is known as the "Road to Heaven" because many religious sanctuaries, temples, worship halls, and churches gather here. Taipei Wesley Methodist Church, belonging to the Methodist Church in the Republic of China, conducts religious activities such as worship, spiritual cultivation, and care, and actively participates in community service.
▲Taipei Wesley Methodist Church(Photo provided by the Public Works Department of the Taipei City Government.)From a bird's-eye view, the Holy Family Catholic Church, across from Daan Forest Park, is cross-shaped. At night, under the illumination of lights, it emits a faint white light, creating a noble and pure atmosphere that leads people towards the Lord of Heaven.
▲Holy Family Catholic ChurchDaan Park, known as the "Lungs of the City," hosts its Azalea Season every March, combined with surrounding businesses in the southern part of the city to host various music performances, craft classes, and more.
▲Daan ParkYou will not miss this unique building on Xinsheng South Road. Completed in 1960, the Taipei Grand Mosque features a 15-meter-high dome, which was jointly funded by Taiwan and Saudi Arabia. The architectural designer is Mr. Cho-cheng Yang, a renowned architect who also designed the Grand Hotel.
▲Taipei Grand MosqueJanggya hotogtu is one of the Four Great Living Buddhas of Tibetan Buddhism. He settled in a corner of the south area of Taipei City and spent the last eight years of his life in the alleys of Qingtian Street. Before his passing, he donated his residence according to his last wishes, and it became today's Mongolian and Tibetan Cultural Center.。
▲Mongolian and Tibetan Cultural Center.Taipei Truth Lutheran Church, also known as the Taipei Truth Church of the Lutheran Church of Taiwan, R.O.C., was founded by American pastor Victor E. Swenson in his home in 1952. He completed the first church building in 1954. The current main building is the third-generation structure.
▲Taipei Truth Lutheran ChurchThe exterior of Grace Baptist Church is rich in Chinese-style. Carol concerts and other events are held in the outdoor plaza every Christmas, filling the air with a rich Christmas atmosphere.
▲Grace Baptist ChurchThe Gongguan Shopping District is adjacent to National Taiwan University. It provides a well-equipped shopping area for citizens and students, with food, clothing, housing, transportation, education, and entertainment functions. It also has various exotic cuisine restaurants, cafes, and tea shops.
▲Gongguan Shopping District)Guting Riverside Park displays a vast sea of flowers every January and February, including snapdragons, cockscombs, petunias, and spiny spiderflowers. A viewing platform offers panoramic views of the flower sea.
▲Guting Riverside Park※Surrounding Recommendations
Shopping District: Yongkang Shopping District, National Taiwan Normal University Shopping District, and Halal Bazzar
Temple: Holy Family Catholic Church, Taipei Grand Mosque
Cuisine: Qingtian 76, Bold Taipei, A.B. HOUSE, and Tsukiji Sushi
Monument and Cultural Venue: Taipei Grand Mosque
