Tai Ping Temple

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Located in the Ankang Community on the west bank of Bitan, the "Tai Ping Temple" is near the Tai Ping Sports Park and the Air Force Memorial Cemetery. It can be reached by turning left at the Bitan Bridge and traveling about 50 meters along Tai Ping Road. The traditional Minnan-style building enshrines the main deity, "Kai Zhang Sheng Wang." Established in the twelfth year of the Jiaqing era during the Qing Dynasty, the temple has a history of over 200 years. It has undergone several renovations due to war, natural disasters, and pest damage. Today, the Tai Ping Temple is very majestic and impressive. Nestled on the slope of Dapingding Mountain by Bitan, it is one of the oldest temples in Xindian and is one of the more substantial and representative temples dedicated to Kai Zhang Sheng Wang in Taiwan. With a flourishing incense offering, it has long served as a religious center for the residents of Wuzhang Village in Ankang. Every year in the second lunar month, the temple fair is extremely grand. Inside the temple, there are three precious treasures from the Tongzhi period—incense burner, offering table, and wooden door couplets.

Address：61 Taiping Road, Taiping Li, Xindian District, New Taipei City 231

Tai Ping Temple Introduction

Located in the Ankang community on the west bank of Bitan, "Tai Ping Temple" is near the Tai Ping Sports Park and the Air Force Memorial Cemetery. After turning left at the Bitan Bridge and along Tai Ping Road for about 50 meters, you will see it. This traditional Minnan architectural temple is dedicated to the main deity "Kai Zhang Sheng Wang" and was established in the twelfth year of the Jiaqing period of the Qing Dynasty, having a history of over 200 years. Throughout its history, it has undergone several reconstructions due to wars, natural disasters, and damage from insects. Today's Tai Ping Temple is magnificent and imposing. Nestled on the slope of Dapingding Mountain near Bitan, it is one of the oldest temples in Xindian and is notable for being a large and representative temple among the numerous temples in Taiwan that worship Kai Zhang Sheng Wang. It enjoys a thriving incense trade and has long been a center of faith for the residents of Wuzhang Village in Ankang. The temple fair held every year in the second month of the lunar calendar is particularly grand. Inside the temple are the "Three Treasures" from the Tongzhi period - the incense burner, the offering table, and the wooden door couplets, which are extremely precious.

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Tai Ping Temple Travel Information

Address：61 Taiping Road, Taiping Li, Xindian District, New Taipei City 231

Transportation Methods：【Public Transportation】1. Take bus routes 8, 643, 648, 779, 839, 839 Limited, 905, 906, 909, 951, Brown 7, F701, F702, Green 1, Green 10, Green 15, Green 6, Green 7, Green 8, and get off at Xitou Station. It is a 2-minute walk to the destination. 【By Car】1. National Freeway No. 2 An-Keng Interchange → Huanhe Road → Bitan Bridge → Bitan Road → Taiping Temple.

Other Nearby Attractions： Little Chichibu 、 Hemei Mountain Trail 、 Xindian River Bicycle Path 、 Bitan Suspension Bridge 、 Xindian Old Street 、 Bitan Scenic Area 、 Chen Feng-hsien Hairpin Carving Museum 、 Xindian Ferry Terminal 、 Milin Bay Musical Theater 、 Xindian Cultural and Historical Museum

Nearby Cuisine： Yuanping Creek Traditional Tofu Pudding King 、 Yung Bo Rice Noodle Soup 、 Jin Cheng Lan Cake Shop 、 Guangming Street Sticky Rice 、 New Paris Food Hall 、 Duck Soup of Northern Duck 、 Lao Yang Pan-fried Bun 、 Douhua Workshop 、 Qizhang Rice Noodle Soup 、 Yumen Tang