Taipei Travel Notes: Enjoy the bell sounds of Longshan Temple and a bite of spring in Yongkang Street

The charm of Taipei lies in the fact that one can experience the coexistence of "centennial and contemporary" and "tradition and creativity" at the same time. When you are flipping through the yellowed United Daily News in a cafe on Dihua Street, the sound of the bell from Lungshan Temple can be heard from the distant window. This rhythm of time and space is the most unique romance of Taiwan. 📸On-site shooting 1. "Guardian of the City God" 📍Chiayi Minxiong Haunted House (The photo was actually taken at the Songshan City God Temple in Songshan District, Taipei) Inside the red brick and wooden structure of the City God Temple, the 300-year-old golden statue that guards the temple is faintly visible amid the scent of incense. Pushing open the bamboo door in the backyard, you can occasionally see an old man playing his homemade erhu under a century-old banyan tree. The vicissitudes of the tone seem to tell the story of a century of rise and fall. (Figure 1: It is recommended to take photos in the early morning when birds are singing the loudest, so that the morning light shines in through the tiles, enhancing the three-dimensional effect of the building) 2. "Night Market Fireworks" 📍Lin Dongfang Beef Noodles stall at Nanmen Market (actually located on Nanmen Road, Zhongzheng District, Taipei City) At 11 o'clock late in the evening, the beef bone broth in the iron pot was still boiling. The moment the owner threw the noodles into a silver arc, the chili oil and chopped green onions flew under the warm yellow light. White smoke was coming out of the tea egg stove of the old lady next door, and old photos from the 1950s were hanging on the wall. (Figure 2: Low-angle upward shot with steam as the foreground, highlighting the visual effect of the steaming food) 3. Morning Cafe 📍"Jia Dee" on Dihua Street in Dadaocheng (actually located on Dihua Street in Datong District, Taipei City) At 6:30 in the morning, the red brick walls of the century-old house were covered with bougainvillea, and the barista used a retro siphon pot to brew the "Taiwan Coastal Style" special blend - coffee liquid mixed with sea salt and kumquat crushed. The window seat faces the west gate of the city. When the first ray of sunlight pierces through the crows, the dewdrops on the edge of the coffee cup reflect colorful spots of light. (Figure 3: The wide-angle lens captures the entire old street, with the silhouettes of the characters blending into the light and shadow of the buildings) 【In-depth gameplay in Taipei in March】 🌼 Attractions: Conversation between the past and present • Lungshan Temple (Songshan District, Taipei City): The thousand-year-old temple has a “cut-and-sew” architecture. The glazed tiles of the main hall and the Western-style arched windows of the rear hall collide to create a unique beauty. Taken at dusk in the square in front of the temple, the sunset gilded the bronze statue of the "Guardian General". • Taipei 101 (Xinyi District): Climb to the 59th floor observation deck for a 360-degree view of the city. When the weather is clear in March, you can clearly see the layers of green of the Emerald Mountains and the mist at the mouth of the Tamsui River. 🏨Hotel: Live in the story • "Time Design Hotel" (Puli, Nantou County): A stand-alone B&B hidden in the site of a former winery. The guest rooms are designed with the theme of "Taiwan's Centennial Industry", such as the "Jasmine Tea Workshop Room" equipped with an antique siphon pot. You can bring your own coffee beans to grind in the morning. • "Qiaoqiao Haoshi Scone" (Yongkang Street, Taipei City): A crossover space between a cat cafe and British afternoon tea, with the second-floor terrace planted with roselle and citrus trees. Opening the wooden window, the red brick alleys and the sound of traffic on Yongkang Street seem like a world away. 🍜 Restaurant: Taste Archaeology • "Dadaocheng Dihua Street": From the "Red Tea House next to Xiahai City God Temple" to the "Yongle Rice and Rice" stall, eat "Oyster Omelet", "Braised Pork Rice" and "Shaoxing Wine Sausage" along the way. The bosses will often greet you in Taiwanese "呷ｄｉｍａ!" • "Wang Ji Fucheng Meat Zongzi" (Tainan City) (1 hour by train from Taipei Station): A "long zongzi" made from a mixture of southern and northern rice, filled with southern and northern apricots, shiitake mushrooms and salted onions, topped with a special garlic chili sauce, which is salty and fragrant with a hint of sweetness. [March limited edition Easter eggs] • "Longshan Temple Spring Festival" (March 15-20): A "Fruit Offering Art Exhibition" is held under the century-old banyan tree. Artists carve fruits into auspicious symbols such as Buddha's hands and lotus flowers. It is free to visit. • "Yongkang Street Morning Market" (opens at 5:30 a.m. every day): Try Jinhua ham dumplings and Shaoxing wine sausages, and learn the bargaining skills of the grandmothers - Auntie, is this cabbage bun enough to fill you up? #MarchGoodDestinations2025 #TaipeiIn-depthTourism #AncientCityNewTaste #AlleyWonder