Xing Tian Temple in Taipei, Taiwan

Taiwan is home to thousands of temples. You can find them on mountain roads or in the heart of a bustling city. The vast majority of temples in Taiwan are open to the public, welcoming of visitors, and free to enter. We visited the popular Xing Tian Temple 行天宮 in Taipei and watched people baibai (praying). A couple of friendly workers were so happy to explain to us the process one would go through when coming to the temple to pray. We highly recommend experiencing the vibrant colors, smell of burning incense, and sound of chanting at one of Taiwan’s many temples. It is a beautiful way to learn about Taiwan’s Buddhism, Taoism, Confucian, and folk worldviews.

Things to know:

*Over 15,000 registered temples in Taiwan.

*Buddhism, Taoism, Confucian, and folk religions.

*Majority are open to the public, welcoming of visitors, and free to enter.

*Step over the raised threshold of the temple doors, not on it.

*People often come to the temples to baibai (pray), burn incense, and make offerings of fruit and flowers.

Our onboard snack bar serves beer, wine, lemonade, soda, coffee, candy, chips, and sandwiches. Pre-order a River Rock Meal to add to your trip or grab a pizza or sandwich at our River Rock Patio before boarding the boat.
We do not allow outside food to be brought onboard, but if you have a personal water bottle you want to bring, that is okay.

Our onboard snack bar serves beer, wine, lemonade, soda, coffee, candy, chips, and sandwiches. Pre-order a River Rock Meal to add to your trip or grab a pizza or sandwich at our River Rock Patio before boarding the boat.
We do not allow outside food to be brought onboard, but if you have a personal water bottle you want to bring, that is okay.