A Large Temple near Guandu Nature Park
Guandu Temple is located in Beitou, and is a 10 minute walk from Guandu Nature Park. The temple is a fascinating place to explore with kids, as the buildings in the temple complex are decorated with traditional Chinese stone lions, dragon pillars, and colorful roof tops. At the center of the temple is a large sitting Mazhu, the Goddess of the Sea. On a hill behind the temple is a traditional Chinese-style park with great views of the river, nearby mangrove swamps, and even Taipei City. Another interesting place to see is a tunnel lined with 28 statues of Buddhist sprits, which leads to a very impress statue of a thousand-armed and thousand-eyed Guanyin, Goddess of Mercy.
Near the main entrance of the temple are stands selling toys, and across the street from the temple is a large lot where kids can drive around battery powered cars. Kids might also like to see the turtles, eels, and fish for sale at the nearby food court across the street from the temple's side entrance.
Address: No. 360, Zhixing Rd, Beitou District, Taipei City
Phone: 02 2858 1281
Find out more:
Name and Address in Chinese:
名稱: 關渡宮
地址: 112台北市北投區知行路360號
Things to do with kids:
Marvel at the large crowing and moving roosters next to the main temple hall.
Walk through the underground tunnel lined with Buddhist statues.
Wander around the temple's outside gardens.
Stick your hands in the numerous lion statues (which seems to be an irresistible activity for young kids).
Visit the statue of Mazhu, Goddess of the Sea, within the main temple.
Admire the colorful temple rooftops that are adorned with dragons, Phoenixes, and other animals.
Grab a snack at the food court across the street from the temple, which includes turtles, eels, and fish for sale.
Drive around battery powered cars in the big lot across from the temple.
Walk to the nearby ferry port and catch a ride to Tamsui?
Visit the Guandu Nature Park, which is a 10 minute walk from the temple.
