Cihsyuan Temple

Cihsyuan Temple is a Buddhist temple in New Taipei featuring traditional Taiwanese architecture with curved tile roofs, red pillars, and intricate carved details on walls and doorways. The layout includes multiple altar sections with statues and religious ornaments that showcase local craftsmanship.

The temple was established as a religious center for the local community and has remained a gathering place for spiritual practice over the decades. Its role as a spiritual anchor has endured despite changes in the surrounding urban area.

The temple reflects Chinese folk religious practices visible in how visitors leave offerings and light incense at different altars throughout the day. The rituals people perform here are part of everyday spiritual life in the community, passed down through families.

The temple welcomes visitors throughout the week with public transportation stops within walking distance of the entrance. It is best to dress respectfully and avoid interrupting the rituals of other people at the altars.

Visitors often bring fruit and paper money to leave as offerings at different altar areas within the temple. This practice is not just a religious act but also a way to express personal wishes rooted in local tradition.