Wuji Tianyuan Temple — Attraction in New Taipei

2019 Cherry Blossoms, there are shuttle buses from Tamsui MRT station (turn left once exit the MRT). The buses are frequent but very crowded so prepare to stand while winding up the hill to Tianyuan Temple. Hill is paved but rough. Once get there, prepare your ascend on foot (and descend when you return), so wear very good walking shoes. There are people with stroller and dogs when you join the crowd. The view from temple's is very good. Blossoms are found to the left behind the first temple building uphill as of Feb. 8th, 2019. It seems there are more trees (of different cherry flowers ) awaiting for their turn to bloom, probably in next few weeks. Bus waiting lines are long, so be prepared. No food or drinks are allowed on the bus, but bring water and snacks, there are places to sit...

「淡水無極天元宮」是一座位於251新北市淡水區北新路三段36號的道教廟宇，該廟宇建於1975年，是台灣知名的道教宮廟之一。該廟宇奉祀三清道祖，主要供奉玉皇上帝，並且融合了道教、佛教和民間信仰元素。每年農曆三月三日的上元誕辰，廟內會舉行盛大的祭典，吸引大量信徒參加。

無極天元宮的建築以其宏偉壯麗著稱，五層樓的主殿高聳入雲，並有象徵道教三清的三清塔。廟宇採用傳統中國宮殿式建築風格，屋頂覆有綠琉璃瓦，並裝飾龍鳳雕刻及大量彩繪，十分壯觀。大殿內的柱子上雕有各種神話人物，展現了細膩的工藝和豐富的文化內涵。

"Tsui Wuji Tianyuan Temple" is a Taoist temple located at No. 36, Section 3, Beixin Road, Tamsui District, New Taipei City 251. The temple was built in 1975 and is one of the well-known Taoist temples in Taiwan. The temple is dedicated to the Sanqing Taoist ancestors, mainly to the Jade Emperor God, and incorporates elements of Taoism, Buddhism and folk beliefs. Every year on the birthday of Shangyuan on March 3rd of the lunar calendar, a grand ceremony is held in the temple, attracting a large number of believers. The architecture of Wuji Tianyuan Palace is famous for its grandeur. The five-story main hall towers into the clouds and has the Sanqing Pagoda, which symbolizes the Three Qing Dynasties of Taoism. The temple adopts the traditional Chinese palace-style architectural style, with the roof covered with green glazed tiles, decorated with dragon and phoenix carvings and a large number of colorful paintings, which is very spectacular. Various mythological characters are carved on the pillars in the main hall, showing exquisite craftsmanship and rich cultural connotation. "Tsui Wuji Tianyuan Temple" is a Taoist temple located at No. 36, Section 3, Beixin Road, Tamsui District, New Taipei City 251. The temple was built in 1975 and is one of the well-known Taoist temples in Taiwan. The temple is dedicated to the Sanqing Taoist ancestors, mainly to the Jade Emperor God, and incorporates elements of Taoism, Buddhism and folk beliefs. Every year on the birthday of Shangyuan on March 3rd of the lunar calendar, a grand ceremony is held in the temple, attracting a large number of believers. The architecture of Wuji Tianyuan Palace is famous for its grandeur. The five-story main hall towers into the clouds and has the Sanqing Pagoda, which symbolizes the Three Qing Dynasties of Taoism. The temple adopts the traditional Chinese palace-style architectural style, with the roof covered with green glazed tiles, decorated with dragon and phoenix carvings and a large number of colorful paintings, which is very spectacular. Various mythological characters are carved on the pillars in the main hall, showing exquisite craftsmanship and rich cultural...

Visited here twice, come back for the sakura season. One of the very hot-spot for tourist in Taiwan to view and enjoy the breeze of sakura. The smell of the flower breeze, cold wind blows and fresh air consumed. What an enjoying moment I could say. To arrive at the destination, travel through MRT from your city to Tamsui station, from the station they have information counter service to guide you through which bus to take to the destination. Bus can easily accessible just outside of the station itself. Took around 20 minutes ride to the mountain temple. For me its a must visit place in Taiwan, especially between end of March to Mid of April of the year. It's Sakura...