Wednesday, May 28, 2014

LongShan Temple 龍山寺


Mengjia Longshan Temple is a temple in Wanhua District, Taipei, Taiwan. The temple was built in Taipei in 1738 by settlers from Fujian, China. It served as a place of worship and a gathering place for the Chinese settlers. The temple has been destroyed either in full or in part on numerous earthquakes and fires. Most pictures in this album were taken inside the temple, a few were taken at the  adjacent streets. Click the pictures for enlargement or the link for album:  LongShan Temple














































Sunday, May 25, 2014

彩虹橋與大直橋 Rainbow Bridge & Dazhi Bridge

The 167-meter long Rainbow Bridge lies across the Keelung River, Taipei, connecting Xinming Road and Raohe Street. Suspended at the center by four steel cables, the uniquely S-shaped, red-painted bridge has an arch structure reinforced with steel ribs, complete with wooden railings. The DaZhi Bridge, a landmark at Dajia Riverside Park, also lies across the Keelung River.  Click here for album:    Rainbow Bridge