Miao-Miao-see bats (Temples-Shrines-blessing bats)
Dragon? Yes, that's me. That is my family name and also easy for everyone to remember. I like culture, arts, history, and nature, especial interest in the traditional imperial collections in the National Palace Museum, and also an experts on traditional buidlings. For the nature point of view, I like hiking and birdwatching. Join my tour using a local eye discoverying Taipei.
Pickup
Yuan-shan MRT station Exit 1 / Red line R14
Description
Each culture always has some sprite related thinking, that is religious. There has many gods worldwide, when I was travel and study in Europe, I always confused with temples. I want to find the answer, however it is quite hard to understand what’s the different and how to appreciate its beautiful painting and design.
As a Taiwanese, like others went to many temples and worship many gods, however that is always “temple and god” for me. I want to know and make it clear, therefore I work as a docent, visit temple everyday and also attend many seminars related to traditional building. Wow, amazing, that’s full of meaningful patterns and stories.
--What does it consist of? Why is it different from the rest?
As a first route on Guru, I would like to start with temples, “Miao-Miao-see bats” is the topic, it will include Buddhist, Taoist and Confucius. We start from Yuan-shan station, and walking via Japan, China and Taiwan culture. It is a unique route not only temples but also include culture. Miao means temple, Bats means Vampire, black and Halloween, however in Taiwan, Bats means blessing.
--Make a list of places and topics of interest and specify where the tour ends.
1. Linji Huoku Chan Temple, a beacon of Zen Buddhism.
2. Baoan Temple. Witness the bustling energy of this ancient temple dedicated to the city's guardian deity.
3. Taipei Confucius Temple, a testament to the enduring legacy of Confucianism.