Shimen Lover's Temple

Taipei Attractions

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Located above Fuqi Fishing Port in Shimen District, New Taipei City, the main deity worshipped here is the Tibetan Buddha of Love and Happiness. Flanking the main temple are a pair of intertwined trees known as the "Couple Trees." Every weekend, an endless stream of devotees come here to pray for romantic relationships and family harmony. The origin of the Lovers' Temple is associated with two ancient banyan trees beside the temple—referred to as the "Old Tree Man" and the "Old Tree Lady," which, despite standing on either side of the main temple, have their branches entangled together, creating a remarkable sight. After the establishment of the Lovers' Temple, the temple priest Jiang Zhengyi, in discussion with metaphysical expert Wang Luojiao, decided to invite the Tibetan Buddha of Love and Happiness, "Gulu Guli Buddha Mother," from Tibet in mainland China for worship. In Tibetan Buddhism, this goddess governs romantic relationships, marital affection, family safety, fertility, financial gains, career, and academic success, and she is known by titles such as the Couple Deity and Love Deity. The unique representation of the goddess features her holding a love bow and arrow in one hand and a romantic rope in the other. Usually, it is not advisable for couples or spouses to visit traditional Lovers' Temples together, but at Shimen Lovers' Temple, there are no such concerns.

Address：42 Fenglin Road, Fuchi Village, Shimen District, New Taipei City 253, Taiwan

Shimen Lover's Temple Introduction

Located above the Fuxi Fishing Port in Shimen District, New Taipei City, the main deity worshipped here is the Love and Fortune Buddha from Tibet. On either side of the main temple, there are a pair of intertwined trees known as the "Couple Trees." Every weekend and holiday, countless worshippers come to seek blessings for love and family harmony. The origin of the Lover's Temple is linked to the two ancient banyan trees next to the temple—referred to as the "Old Tree Man" and "Old Tree Woman." Although they stand on either side of the main temple, their branches are intertwined, creating a remarkable sight known as the Couple Trees or Lover Trees by the faithful. After the establishment of the Lover's Temple, the old temple master Jiang Zhengyi consulted with metaphysics expert Wang Liaojiu and decided to invite the Love and Fortune Buddha, "Gulu Guliefo Mu," from Tibet, China, for worship. In Tibetan Buddhism, the Buddha Mother governs matters of love, couple relationships, family safety, childbirth, legitimate wealth, career, and education, with titles such as the Couple Deity and Love Deity. The Buddha Mother is depicted holding a bow and arrow of love in one hand and a love rope in the other, which is also a distinctive feature. Generally, it is not suitable for couples or married individuals to worship together at typical Lover's Temples, but at the Shimen Lover's Temple, this concern does not exist.

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Shimen Lover's Temple Travel Information

Address：42 Fenglin Road, Fuchi Village, Shimen District, New Taipei City 253, Taiwan

Transportation Methods：【Public Transport】 1. Passengers should take the bus at the Tamsui MRT Station bus stop and choose a bus heading to Shimen, Jinshan, Wanli, Keelung, etc. All these buses can drop you off at the Cape Fugui Lighthouse, where there is a sign for the Lover's Temple at the intersection. Note: On holidays, a bus comes approximately every 15 minutes, while during regular times, there's one bus about every 25 minutes. (The Lover's Temple is located 800 meters above the Fugui Fishing Port) 【Driving】 1. Take the Northern Coastal Highway / Provincial Highway 2 towards Laomei Road in the Shimen District and continue on Fenglin Road.

Other Nearby Attractions： Shimen Wedding Dress Plaza 、 Fuguei Cape Recreational Area 、 Shimen Kite Park 、 Fugui Harbor 、 Laomei Green Stone Reef 、 Cape Fugui 、 Baisha Bay Visitor Center 、 North Coast and Guanyin Mountain National Scenic Area 、 Baisha Bay Recreation Area 、 Baisha Bay Beach

Nearby Cuisine： Touwei Tea Factory 、 Sanzhi Little Pig Cafe 、 Pizza Olmo 、 Chunjin Fresh Seafood 、 Polar Blue Dot 、 Misty - The Northern Blue Dot 、 Hana Seaside Cafe 、 Leopard Cafe 、 Zhongye Hotel 、 Anna Cafe