Top Things to do in Beitou
Things to do in Beitou, Taipei: The Best Sights & Landmarks
Discover the best top things to do in Beitou, Taiwan including Gui Zi Keng Water & Land Substainable Educational Area, Guan Du Yunu Gong, Zhuzi Hu Hua Yu Shu Xiuqiu Huatian, Guandu Temple (Kuantu Temple), Yangmingshan Bamboo Lake, Xiaoyoukeng Recreation Area, Wu's Shrine, Beitou Hangtian Temple, Fagushan Nongchan Temple, Yangmingshan Zhongshan Hall.
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1. Gui Zi Keng Water & Land Substainable Educational Area
2. Guan Du Yunu Gong
3. Zhuzi Hu Hua Yu Shu Xiuqiu Huatian
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
4. Guandu Temple (Kuantu Temple)
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4.5 based on 269 reviews
honoring the Goddess Matzu
Reviewed By chloeo182 - London, United Kingdom
I saw this temple mentioned in an article about ‘off the beaten track ‘ Taipei. I am SO glad I went . It isn’t close the centre but it is totally worth it. Make sure you explore every nook and cranny as it is the temple complex that just keeps on giving . Go to the top floor and look down on over the rooftops , don’t miss the little fountain on the right of the temple and its terrapins and koi carp. And climb the hill behind the temple it is fabulous, take some food or a drink and enjoy the view from the little benches and tables that are dotted around . There are butterflies and pagodas and a wonderful view . There are so many different types of stone carved artworks on the walls . They are detailed and so fascinating . You can buy some incense inside the temple itself and light it or you can buy it at the little store at the bottom where the cars park. There is no shop/ tea house once you leave the car park so carry water on a hot day. I spent about three hours there just soaking it all up. Enjoy it , it is the sort of place I would always like to go back to
5. Yangmingshan Bamboo Lake
6. Xiaoyoukeng Recreation Area
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 90 reviews
Reviewed By maryyeo - Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Tips to enjoy this place: 1) Book a private car especially if you want to walk less yet cover more spots on this Yangmingshan mountain national park. Car drop off point is only 50 metres to the viewing point of Xiaoyoukeng. 2) Be nerdy, read up in advance on Xiaoyoukeng, means "small oil pit" on Mt Qixing - highest point in Taipei at 1120 metres above sea level so from here, you'll be able to see the rest of the mountains. Great to plan this as a first stop and work your way down. Love reading the informative and clear information panels at the viewing points at this park. 3) If you're into geography and rock formations etc, the museum at nearby Lengshuikeng (not Xiaoyoukeng) Recreation Area is the one that displays and explains the different kinds of rocks and their formations, as well as the use of these fumes/ fumaroles. 4) Xiaoyoukeng is famous for the sulphur-dioxide 'yellow gas' emitting from the fumaroles on this volcano. Beware of some small ones along the footpath too. Super cool and ethereal sight, especially with the mountain full of silver grass. One of favourite wedding photoshoot spots. Also because the famous Sun Yanzi shot her 天黑黑Cloudy Day MTV here. 5) Check the weather before going. Best to visit on clear sunny summer days and avoid cloudy winter days. But you never know, we visited on 11th November, the beginning of winter and the day was extremely clear! It could be just a tolerable 15 degrees celsius but the winds will send the chills down your spine. Bring wind breaker jackets.
7. Wu's Shrine
8. Beitou Hangtian Temple
9. Fagushan Nongchan Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 70 reviews
Reviewed By 619jeffry - Essendon, Australia
Since it was established in 1989, the Dharma Drum Mountain movement has spread the message of Buddhist culture and education world-wide. Master Shen-Yen promoted the construction of the Fagushan Nongshan Temple following the tendency of "Flower in the sky and moon in the water." The temple is built of simple natural materials: concrete, limestone and wood. Construction was completed in 2012.
10. Yangmingshan Zhongshan Hall
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4.5 based on 10 reviews
Chungshan Hall in Yangmingshan National Park was built in 1965 during the presidency of Chiang Kai-shek in memorial of the centennial birthday of Dr. Sun Yat-sen. Designed by architect Hsiu Tse-lan, the hall is set into the mountainside surrounded by greenery. The classical Chinese-style of the exterior is echoed by the elegance of the interior. The hall once served as the meeting place for the National Assembly. It is also frequently used for receiving foreign dignitaries, holding state banquets and other important events. The hall is a city historic site and is open to the public.
Reviewed By larryjw1 - Oakland, United States
We stumbled across this site without knowing that it was open to the public. This former legislative building built for Chiang Kai-Shek, is a testament to style, Chinese historical and cultural inclusion, and arrogance. It was built as the original legislature building to elect the first president (CKS) and pass laws by the political elite. It has been off limits for decades and has only recently opened to the public. It is worth visiting and we were the only 3 tourists on the tour. Every room has cultural significance built in....from the colors used to create the elaborate ceilings, to the designs on the light fixtures and furniture. It is a spectacular place.
