Gongbei Temple Introduction
Located in Gongbei Temple, Xizhi District, New Taipei City, it is a famous spot for appreciating maple leaves. Every year, from late November to late December, the mountains covered with Acer trees turn vibrant red, attracting a large crowd of visitors. Coupled with the charm of street food in Xizhi below, popular shops become very lively on weekends. Gongbei Temple is a century-old temple in New Taipei City, with the original temple built in 1906. The entrance features a torii gate, and after crossing the red bridge and passing by Japanese stone lanterns, one arrives at the recently popular Shuanggong Bridge. The elegant and quaint design of Shuanggong Bridge makes it a favored location for wedding photo shoots. With the vibrant red leaves following the cold wave, visitors can enjoy the poetic essence of autumn without flying to Japan. Gongbei Temple has several hiking trails; by following the stone steps up to Chuanliu Pavilion, one can enjoy panoramic views of Xizhi City and the distant mountain scenery. Besides exploring Gongbei Temple, indulging in delicious food on Xizhi streets is also important. The delicious broth of the eight-treasure rice vermicelli provides hikers with affordable tasty snacks. The sought-after Ming Ji Vietnamese restaurant offers diverse choices filled with sweet and sour tropical flavors. If activities extend late, the Xizhi Night Market on Xin Tai 5th Road is a great place to satisfy hunger!
