Manka Qingshan Temple, Chinese temple in Wanhua District, Taiwan
Manka Qingshan Temple is a Chinese temple in Wanhua District, Taiwan, known for its richly decorated wooden carvings and colorful roof tiles. The complex includes several interconnected halls with stone guardian lions at the entrance and a central courtyard for incense offerings.
Local merchants established the shrine in 1859 as a small place of worship dedicated to Qingshan Wang, a protective deity from Fujian Province. The community expanded the grounds over the following decades with additional halls and decorations.
Devotees follow a ritual path through different halls, burning incense at each altar to honor protective spirits believed to guard the neighborhood. The temple serves as a meeting point where elderly residents gather each morning to chat and share tea after prayers.
The shrine sits about a ten-minute walk from Longshan Temple MRT station along a side street south of the main temple area. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes as the floor can be uneven in places.
The temple procession during the tenth lunar month is considered one of the most energetic religious events in Taipei, with masked spirit figures parading through the streets. Hundreds of participants carry palanquins and beat drums in a multi-hour procession through the neighborhood.
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