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- Taiwan
- Taipei
- Longshan Temple
Longshan Temple
Of the many temples in Taipei, the Longshan Temple, dedicated to
Guanyin, the Goddess of Mercy, is one of the most popular and
represents an excellent example of the architecture commonly seen
in older buildings in Taiwan. It was built in 1738 to serve as a
place of worship for Chinese settlers, and has had a troubled
history, being destroyed several times by earthquakes, fires and
even American bombers during World War II. Undaunted, Taipei
residents have rebuilt it each time, and it is now still very much
in use.
Information & Facts
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Language
Mandarin is the official language of Taiwan, but
Taiwanese is often spoken and English is generally
understood.
Money
Taiwan's currency is the New Taiwan Dollar (TWD), which is
divided into 100 cents. Foreign currencies and travellers cheques
(American Express, Citibank or Thomas Cook) can be exchanged at
government-designated banks and hotels. Receipts are given when
currency is exchanged, and must be presented in order to exchange
unused NT dollars before departure. Major credit cards such as
American Express, Master Card, Visa, and Diners Club are accepted.
Banks are open Monday to Friday. US dollars are the preferred
currency. ATMs are plentiful but not all accept international bank
cards.
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