Dalongdong Baoan Temple is an active Taoist place of worship in Taipei’s Datong District, dedicated to Baosheng Dadi, the deity associated with medicine. Its halls and courtyards reward a slow look: find the roof dragons, carved stone and wood, colorful ceramic work, and seven murals in the main hall corridor. Across the road, a park has koi ponds, water features, pavilions, and stone figures. Come to appreciate the decorative arts and observe local religious life, then take a quiet walk through the park.
A temple dedicated to Baosheng Dadi
Dalongdong Baoan Temple is in Taipei’s Datong District and is dedicated to Baosheng Dadi, a deity associated with medicine and healing. The temple’s history is tied to migrants from Tong’an in Fujian, who brought religious relics to Taiwan and established a place of worship. The complex grew over time into the halls and courtyards visitors see today.
Baosheng Dadi is also known as the God of Medicine. People come to pray for health, and the temple remains part of local religious life. Its role as a living place of worship shapes a visit: you can look around the buildings and art while giving people at prayer the space they need.
Murals, carvings, and ceramic work
Look up to see dragons along the roofs and columns, then take time with the carved stone and wood details. Painted panels and colorful ceramic decorations add intricate scenes and figures throughout the complex. The craftsmanship is especially visible when you slow down to study the surfaces rather than moving straight through the courtyards.
Seven large murals in the corridor of the main hall tell folk narratives connected with the deity and the temple’s religious setting. Traditional artist Li-Shui Pan painted the works. The temple’s restoration used traditional building methods and brought renewed attention to decorative arts such as its murals and ceramic work. Its conservation received a UNESCO Asia-Pacific Heritage Award.
Across the road in the park
The visit can continue in the park opposite the temple. Water features and koi ponds offer a quieter setting after the decorated halls and courtyards. Stone figures depict scenes involving mythical creatures, while pavilions provide places to pause. Watching the koi feed is one way to spend a few minutes here before heading back into the city.
The temple is near Taipei Confucius Temple, so the two can be visited together. Yuanshan MRT station is a short walk away. If your visit falls during the Baosheng Cultural Festival, usually held in the spring, traditional performances and religious events may be part of the temple’s program.
FAQ
Is entry to Dalongdong Baoan Temple free?
Yes. Entry is free; donations of incense or spiritual money are welcome.
How long should I spend at Dalongdong Baoan Temple?
Allow about an hour to explore the temple complex and the park across the road.
When is a quieter time to visit?
After 8pm is a good choice for a quieter visit, with lanterns lighting the temple.
What should I know about visiting during prayers?
This is an active place of worship. Give worshippers space, avoid standing between them and the altars, and ask before taking close-up photos.
