Cihsyuan Temple, Buddhist temple in New Taipei, Taiwan.
Cihsyuan Temple is a Buddhist temple in New Taipei, Taiwan, built in the traditional Taiwanese style with curved tile roofs, red pillars, and carved decorations covering the walls and doorways. Inside, several altar sections follow one after another, each holding statues and religious ornaments.
The temple was founded to serve the local community as a place of worship and has remained in active use for decades. As the surrounding area grew and changed, the site kept its role as a gathering point for people seeking spiritual practice.
Visitors can watch people bow before the altars, light incense, and place food offerings as part of daily religious life in the neighborhood. These gestures are passed down through families and reflect a living tradition that is still active today.
The temple is open to the public and can be reached by public transport, with stops a short walk from the entrance. Wearing modest clothing is recommended, and it is good practice to step aside if someone is praying at an altar.
The temple venerates both Buddhist and Taoist deities at separate altars, which is common in Taiwan but often surprises first-time visitors from outside the region. This side-by-side arrangement reflects how the two traditions have merged in everyday religious practice across the island.
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