Category: Religion

The landscape of Taiwan is an imaginative place. It calls to one's creative eye and is ripe with a sense of poetic and mythic possibility in the ways

In the woods of Nangang Park lies a secret stone circle...

We believe the secret to Taipei is that it is a city patiently helping and waiting for you to fall in love.

We are here to help you develop your Formosa-savoir faire, and, similar to the importance of identifying shiny leaves of three, it is good to know how to navigate the landscape.

There's just that sort of X-files vibe, Twilight crossed with Twilight Zone ambiance you know?

Pyrotechnics around the world rejoice! One of our favorite times of year is upon us, New Year’s Eve and the concussive displays of fireworks that chase midnight across the world like a wave rising around a sports stadium.

Entering Songjiang Road Fortunetelling Street is feels a little like stepping into Diagon Alley, or descending into a subtle realm. It sits in a tunnel underneath the busy intersection of Mingquan East and Songjiang roads in the Zhongshan district of Taipei where passersby and those from all over the city come to visit.  Location: Location: […]

Welcome to the strange, the mysterious, spiritual, and occult world of Taiwan. While by no means authoritative or comprehensive, this post hopes to offer small insights into the Taiwan’s relationship with the supernatural as well as a few of the Island’s more remarkable ghost traditions. Welcome to "Ghost Island."

In this post we cover the history of Matsu, the patron goddess of Taiwan and the Dajia Mazu pilgrimage that is held yearly in her honor. Join us as we explore one of the most important deities and cultural religious events in Taiwan.

Perhaps you’ve seen them in action, perhaps you’ve used them yourself, perhaps you’ve only heard the echoey clack of the red curved tiles the way one might hear the wingbeats of a butterfly sending a hurricane towards a continent a world away. In this edition of our blog we are bringing you back to the realms of religion and the different methods of divination that are commonly practiced in Taiwan. 

We have created a short list of some of our favorite temples in and around Taipei. Some are fairly well known while others are well off the beaten tourist path. Walk with us as we wander through some of the coolest spaces that this city has to offer. 

Overview When first arriving in Taiwan, foreigners are oftentimes surprised by the number of temples they encounter as well as the wide range of religions that are practiced here. More than one visitor has noted: “it is so interesting to explore the different temples… to see the different gods and alters, to study the architecture, […]