Taipei｜Historical and cultural tour of Dadaocheng Xiahai Chenghuang Temple｜Chinese, English and Japanese commentary service｜Over The Planet exclusive tour｜Plus limited edition Easy Travel Card

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－Itinerary information－

• Meeting time: 10:00 (daytime) / 16:00 (nighttime)
• Meeting point: Exit 2 of Beimen MRT Station
• Trip length: 2.5 - 3 hours
• Commentary language: Chinese/English/Japanese
• Itinerary contents:
  
  【Day Tour】
  - Meet at Exit 2 of Beimen MRT Station
  - Taipei Fucheng North Gate
  - Attractions around Dadaocheng (Beimen Post Office, Tianma Teahouse, Dihua Street, Yongle Market, Watsons Pharmacy, Dihua Street Post Office, Dadaocheng Visitor Center)
  - Taipei Xiahai City God Temple
  
  【Night Tour】
  - Meet at Exit 2 of Beimen MRT Station
  - Taipei Fucheng North Gate
  - Attractions around Dadaocheng (Beimen Post Office, Tianma Teahouse, Dihua Street, Yongle Market, Watsons Pharmacy, Dihua Street Post Office, Dadaocheng Visitor Center)
  - Taipei Xiahai City God Temple
  - Dadaocheng Wharf Container Market
  

－Itinerary introduction－

• The formation of Xiahai City God Temple and Dadaocheng Market can be said to have developed northward with the City God Temple as the center. Although the development of Dadaocheng was much later than that of Xinzhuang, Mengaa, Huwei and other areas, due to the entry of foreign forces, it At that time, it became the most prosperous commercial area in the Taipei Basin. Due to the booming business development in Dadaocheng, businesses are willing to fund more temple fair activities in the Chenghuang Temple, and there are more and more believers, making the Xiahai City God Temple more and more popular.
  In addition, the Xiahai City God Temple enshrines the "Yue Lao Zun God", which attracts people from all over Taiwan and abroad who want to seek a good marriage. You can refer to the following worship guide to help you pray for a good fate. Smoother!
  
  Step 1: Purchase gold paper and incense from the gold paper shop (the gold paper shop is located on the right side of the real-name registration station at the City God Temple)
  Step 2: First-time visitors can purchase tributes such as wedding candies, lead threads, red threads, etc. at the office (the office is located on the left side of the real-name registration station of Chenghuang Temple)
  Step 3: Light incense at the incense burning place, and please light all 3 incense sticks (Xiahai Chenghuang Temple only has one incense burner, only 3 incense sticks per person!)
  Step 4: Face outward and worship God, introduce yourself and pray for peace (don’t rush to place incense after worshiping God, please take the incense back to the main hall of the temple)
  Step 5: After collecting the tribute at the counter of the office, face the City God, Yue Lao and other gods and briefly introduce your name, address, age and the type of person you like, pray for your wish to come true as soon as possible, and promise to get a wedding cake if your marriage is successful. Come to thank
  Step 6: Leave the main hall and go to the side hall on the right to pay homage to Lord Yiyong. May the villains stay away and everything goes smoothly.
  Step 7: Continue to pay homage to Mrs. Chenghuang in order to bless family happiness and harmony between husband and wife.
  Step 8: Finally, visit the Bodhisattvas and pray for wisdom, wisdom, and peace of mind.
  Step 9: Follow the instructions on the ground and leave for the exit, put three sticks of incense in the Tiangong furnace, and leave the wedding candies as tributes for the temple to cook peace tea and share it with the public.
  Step 10: Remember to wrap the lead coins and red thread clockwise through the incense burner 3 times and then put it in your wallet for safekeeping.
  Step 11: Put the gold paper into the gold carton, and the temple staff will burn it on your behalf
  Step 12: Eat wedding cakes and candies to feel happy, and drink peace tea to form good relationships.
  
  
• Taipei Fucheng North Gate Taipei Fucheng North Gate, also known as "Yingxi Gate", is one of the only existing city gates in Taiwan. It was built during the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty. Its architectural style combines Chinese tradition and Western influence, showing a unique cultural style. There are many historical buildings and cultural attractions around Beimen, such as Beimen City Wall, Shilin Official Residence, etc., attracting many tourists to visit. The North Gate is also one of the landmarks of Taipei City, symbolizing the profound heritage of Taiwan's history and culture. It is an excellent starting point for exploring Taiwan's ancient city culture.
  
  
• North Gate Post Office Taipei Post Office was formerly the General Post Office founded by Liu Mingchuan, the governor of Taiwan in the Qing Dynasty. Because it was located next to the north gate of the ancient city gate, it was also called the North Gate Post Office. It was not only the first post office built in Taiwan during the Japanese occupation, but also the North Gate Post Office. The nearly century-old classical building is also designated as a municipal historic site. Today, the Beimen Post Office has witnessed the changes of seasons and times. It still carries many postal services as in the past. During the brightly lit night post office service, many people can often be seen coming in and out to mail packages.
  
  
• Officially built in the 1850s, Dihua Street is famous for its dry goods and imported snacks, and is usually busiest before the Lunar New Year. Its trading activities began during the rule of "Dutch Formosa" and it was officially established in the 1850s, when many commercial entities moved in from Monga. Since then, Dihua Street has become an important commercial center for Taiwanese products and imported products. Dihua Street is one of the oldest streets in Taipei, and its Sino-European architectural style has been well preserved throughout the ages.
  
  
• Yongle Market, formerly known as "Public Yongle Town Food Market", was established in the first four years of the Republic of China (1908). At that time, Japanese businessmen imported large quantities of Japanese-printed fabrics to Taiwan, and they used this place as a wholesale center for imported fabrics. It was demolished in the 71st year of the Republic of China (1982), and then rebuilt on the original site and completed in 1985. It was converted into the "Yongle Market Complex", collectively known as "Yongle Market".

• The formation of Xiahai City God Temple and Dadaocheng Market can be said to have developed northward with the City God Temple as the center. Although the development of Dadaocheng was much later than that of Xinzhuang, Mengaa, Huwei and other areas, due to the entry of foreign forces, it At that time, it became the most prosperous commercial area in the Taipei Basin. Due to the booming business development in Dadaocheng, businesses are willing to fund more temple fair activities in the Chenghuang Temple, and there are more and more believers, making the Xiahai City God Temple more and more popular.

• The Dadaocheng Wharf Container Market is located at the Dadaocheng Wharf on the banks of the Tamsui River. It has colorful container houses and a total of 17 food merchants, including Italian pizza, various fried foods, drinks and various cocktails. In the evening, Enjoy delicious food at the Container Market while admiring the sunset and the riverside scenery.