Qingshui Temple

It is one of the four temples in north Taiwan which worship black-faced Qingshui Master, originated in the 10th century, as the Main God, and the largest and the most famous one is Sanxia Temple which was rebuilt in 1947. Quinshui Master was believed to be a monk, named Chen In, in the Sung Dynasty.nnUnlike Sanxia Temple, which has very artistic wood, stone, and cooper sculptures of birds and historical story figures, Banka Qingshui Temple does not have much animal or human figure sculptures and but it has excellent preservation of large and natural more-than-100-years-old stone steps and wood and stone pillars in simplicity, although the temple looks somewhat shabby and nothing unique from outside.nnQingshan Temple has various collection of Taoist and folklore deities puppets which are used for religious parade and worship practices. Visitors can spend some times to enjoy their artistic drawing, painting and clothing design, although their eyes are also rather unique.nnThe temple is in short walking distance from Dragon Mountain (Lungshan) Temple, about 7 minutes walking dusrance. Temple is small, but it is an active participant in Taoist and folklore religious parade activities. The temple also serve as the gathering playground for the locals, including occasional free movie show for the locals.nnVisitors can consider to include the Temple, Lungshan Temple, and Qinshan Temple, with Bopiliao Block and Huashi Night Food Market as an one-day trip place. From Taipei Train Station, visitors can take Taipei MRT BL Route and get off Lungshan Temple to reach the area easily. Visitors can also walk from Ximen shopping area to Wanhua district easily.

Beautiful place to see and visit.nA lot to learn here about the local culture.nIt's better at night and the night market's are nearby. Would highly recommend!

Read about some interesting local history

A small but well-preserved temple to learn history of Taipei and Taiwan.

Though it feels underwhelming after Longshan Temple, Bangka Qingshui Temple appears better preserved. The painting of the roof sculptures is bright, and inside the log rafters are painted with traditional scenes and scenarios, also clear and bright. And this is a plus for weary travelers: this site is not packed with tourists, but peopled mainly the occasional worshipper.