Suggested Itinerary
- Arrive before lunch
at Longshan Temple to walk around with the children before the crowds
- Grab lunch at a
local delicacy
- Learn more about
Taipei and Wanhua’s history at Bopiliao Historic Block with kid-friendly
exhibitions
- Take one MRT stop to
Ximending and visit the Red House to look at art and local designer pieces
- Eat dinner at one of
the many themed restaurants
- Finish off with
dessert like the tall ice cream!
Longshan Temple
Longshan Temple is a famous establishment in Taipei. It is
said that whatever you pray at this temple, it will come true so do give it a
try. However, arrive before lunch hour because as the crowds come later in the day
it may not be so safe with small children and dozens of lit joss sticks all
around.
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| Longshan Temple |
Local Delicacies
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| Chen's Oyster Vermicelli |
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| Taiho Bakery |
Bopiliao Historic Block
The
Bopiliao Historic Block is located next to a primary school and
includes old architectural buildings as well as a culture and heritage museum.
The museum is very kid-friendly with fun games for them to experience the way
school children their age used to live in Taipei. The building itself is great
for photography and many couples use this location to take wedding shots.
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| Bopiliao |
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| Bopiliao |
The Red House
Ximending is only on Metro stop away from Longshan MRT
Station. Just take one stop along the Bannan Line toward Ximen MRT Station and
depart from Exit 1.
The Red House will be on your left.
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| The Red House |
Ximending
Ximending is popular for youth but is also family
friendly because there are cuisines that serve all tastes and street
performances to see in the evening. Some fun dining choices for kids include
themed restaurants like the Modern Toilet Restaurant. Food stalls along the
street also serve fun desserts like tall ice cream which children and parents
will love.
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| Modern Toilet Cafe |
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| Modern Toilet Cafe |
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| Tall ice cream (NT15) |
Tips
Metro: The Longshan MRT Station is an easy way to get to
Longshan Temple. Exit 4 is a one minute walk from the temple but it is
slightly hard to find. You must first walk out of Exit 1 at the MRT station,
turn right into the Longshan Underground Mall, walk to the end and ascend up
the escalators to leave the mall at Exit 4. There are clear signs hung overhead along the way.
Walk to discover: There is much hustle and bustle around
Longshan Temple and Bopiliao that is within walking distance. There is no need
to take a bus to visit the other famous temples in the area or to find a
playground at the local school for the kids to play. If the kids complain that
it is too hot, walk into one of the many convenience stores to buy a cool beverage
and sit down until they are ready to explore again.
Character: The area around Longshan is affectionately known
as Monga (i.e. Bangka) to the local people. Since Monga was the first developed
area of Taipei, it has its own character that visitors should take a moment to
understand. Much activity happens outdoors under the sun because the locals
enjoy the ability to interact with one another in easy proximity. That is why
you will see some restaurants with tables out on the sidewalk.
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