Top Things to do in Wenshan
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The 10 Best Things to do in Wenshan, Taipei
Discover the best top things to do in Wenshan, Taiwan including Maokong Gondola, Taipei Zoo, Chih Nan Temple (Zhinan Temple), Maokong mountain, Jhang Shan Temple, Maokong Jhangshu Trail, Xianjiyan Trail, Maokong Station, Gondola Maokong Station, Tian'en Temple.
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1. Maokong Gondola
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4,616 reviews
Reviewed By RDHiscott - Lion's Head, Canada
The gondola cable cars take you from the edge of Taipei over 300 meters up to Maokong Station in the mountain range beyond the city. Although there is a ‘crystal cabin’ option with glass-bottomed cars, we took the standard gondola cars in both directions to and from Maokong Station where we stopped for lunch. The views going up and coming back are breathtaking, the panoramic vistas incredible! Highly recommend!
2. Taipei Zoo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,191 reviews
The largest zoo in Asia, this was original a private zoological garden. The giant panda house, Formosan animal area, koala house and Asian tropical rainforest area are of particular note.
Reviewed By paulynyyy - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Taipei Zoo opens from 9-5pm eaily accessible via MRT Brown line, exit Taipei Zoo Station. The zoo ticket, in my humble opinion, is quite cheap NT 60 for adults while preschoolers (age 6 and below) enter free, can easily be paid via Easy Card. The first section we went was Panda House. There were two Pandas, TuanTuan and YuanYuan (their names means reunion in chinese, by the way) We managed to see both, one was in indoor and the other outdoor. Both were very active. Next, we went around, the Bird World, the Amphibian/ Reptiles House and the Penguin House (mostly indoor as it was raining) Lots of snack shops and toilets available. It is a large zoo and our legs were tired walking around, hence we took the shuttle train (single ride: NT5) to Maokong Gondola Taipei Zoo South Station (operates from 9am-4pm) and took the Gondola to Mao Kong. Note: Some indoor exhibits in Taipei Zoo (Including the Panda House) may close on Monday, therefore go on other days.
3. Chih Nan Temple (Zhinan Temple)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 194 reviews
Reviewed By Z1320HH_
Chih Nan Temple is the most famous temple in Taipei, WenShen. In morning, you can visit the gorgeous decorate in this temple. In night, the splendid night view of Taipei will make you impressive.
4. Maokong mountain
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1,092 reviews
The Maokong gondola stops at Taipei Zoo, Zhinan Temple and the Maokong station. The Maokong station stop at the top of the mountain offers a panoramic view of the city and visitors can try delicacies like noodles with tea oil and glutinous rice with bamboo shoots.
Reviewed By allegro383
A very enjoyable day trip taking the cable car from Taipei Zoo MRT Station to Maokong where there are several short hiking trails with waterfalls and brooks. We saw many butterflies and dragonflies and came across miniature crabs, as well as many interesting plant species. There were a few steep flights of stairs along the way but overall, the hiking trails are relatively safe and easy to walk. For lunch we ate at a restaurant on the main road with tea-themed dishes such as tea fried rice and tea-smoked duck. While you are here in tea country, it is worth visiting a tea house and have tea prepared for you with pomp and ceremony while you enjoy the spectacular mountain views. The tea house experience is not exactly cheap and depends on the quality of tea that you have chosen. As it was a hot day, we also stopped for some refreshing tea jelly and oolong tea ice cream. We were very lucky to be able to get down by cable car as well because it started raining and the service was then suspended due to thunderstorm activity.
5. Jhang Shan Temple
6. Maokong Jhangshu Trail
7. Xianjiyan Trail
8. Maokong Station
9. Gondola Maokong Station
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By RoyT797
If you go to the Taipei Zoo, please do this activity as it is right outside the zoo entrance. Visit the zoo first, then when you need some time to rest the feet, take the gondola to the top of the mountain. Very relaxing great view of the surrounding area. Very long ride for the price (at least 20 mins). Several stops along the way but suggest going to the top first as can be a wait to get back on from one of the stops. Easier to get back on going back down. Also, every third or fourth gondola has a glass floor to give you a little different view if you want. No extra charge, just get in the glass bottom line. Highly recommend.
10. Tian'en Temple
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 9 reviews
Located in the Neiwan area of Maokong, Tian'en Temple is a faith center of the rising I-Kuan Tao religious movement. The temple rises four floors and is built in a traditional Chinese palace-style with white outer railings and vermilion pillars adding to its stately appearance. It is said that during the temple's construction, workers worked hard but unsuccessfully to dig a well. Later a water source was found behind the temple purportedly with divine guidance, earning the temple site designation as sacred ground. The spring flows with clear sweet water that is well suited for making tea. Adherents of I-Kuan Tao worship both eastern and western gods and this eclectic spirit is also reflected in the temple. In addition to the statue of the movement founder, visitors will see the Maitreya Buddha, smiling gaily without worries in the main hall, with Guanyin (Avalokite?vara Bodhisattva) and the Taoist deity Guan Gong (Guan Sheng Di Jun) on the two sides. The temple often holds classes for spiritual cultivation and moral guidance and scripture classes for children.
