Highly recommended when in Taipei City for someone who loves serenity and sanctuary.

Beautiful temple which unmarried couples can't visit unless they want to split up as the main deity gets jealous

Located in a beautiful mountain setting with breathtaking views over the Taipei basin, the Zhinangong (指南宮) Temple Complex is a small island of solitude that overlooks a busy and noisy city. On a day with good visibility, it's possible to see as far as Danshui (淡水) and Taoyuan (桃園). It's an excellent place from which to view the sunset, especially in summer time, when the air is clearer, and the view of the setting sun is unobstructed by hills surrounding the complex. The temple complex itself is quite impressive, with classical Daoist architecture, mixed with several modern Taiwanese touches. There are three main buildings, connected together with pedestrian walkways. However, the infrastructure is clearly showing its age. The walls and pathways around the temple buildings are dilapidated and have fallen into disrepair, with crumbling dirty paintwork and cracked pavements that clearly have not been maintained for years. Some of the outdoor pathways connecting different areas of the complex are covered by corrugated iron roof structures and strip lighting. There's also plenty of rusty metal and exposed electrical cabling: hardly fitting for a temple that's described as having a "stairway of a thousand steps". Additionally, there's another source of irritation. At busy times, some temple visitors are in the habit of riding scooters and motorcycles up the pedestrian walkways of the temple, sometimes at particularly high speed. So if you're looking for peace and quiet and you're on foot, it's good to be mentally prepared for the occasional scooter to race by. All in all, it's a bit disappointing compared with what this place could be, especially given the beautiful mountain setting. With investment and good management, this temple has the potential to rival such temples as Fushimi Inari in Kyoto, Japan, but it would require significant amounts of renovation. The roof structure of the northern-most temple building is currently under renovation, and there are new pathways being constructed, so perhaps there will be improvements in the future. Overall, I'd still recommend a visit, especially if you're in the area. The architecture is perhaps not as inspiring as some other temples in Taiwan, but the view over Taipei certainly makes up for it.

Here you can see the whole Taipei scenery. You can get here by taking a bus(no. 530 ) ,get off at terminal stop (Chih Nan Temple ). There is an old street around here, some vendors who sell things along the old street. Go through the street to visit temples. You also can take MRT and then take a Maokong cable car to get here .

Nice visit to the temple taking the Maokong Gondola. The Zhi Nan Temple was under renovation during our visit. Clear sunny day and we could see the Taipei landscape and 101 Tower in the background. Serene and calming with a relaxing cool breeze blowing our way tiwards the mountain top. Nice way to end our day trip.

temple with spectacular views of Taipei. the temple is dedicated to Lu Dongbin, one of the Eight Immortals in Taoist mythology. there are two statues of him, one from China made of jade and another one made in Taiwan. it is interesting to see how different the statues look, despite supposedly being depictions of the same deity! visit(s): 20210905

Maybe the biggest Taoism temple in north Taiwan. Can enjoy the atmosphere of local religion and traditions here. Also the Maokong gondola and mountain trail are nearby are really recommended for tourists.

(Translated by Google) You really need to pay attention to safety when you go up the mountain at night, the night view is super beautiful (Original) 夜晚上山真的要注意安全的，夜景超美的

it's easy to go.....just take MRT brown line and Maokong gondola.

One of taoism temple in Taiwan recommended to visit. There are many place for worship. You can access by Maokong Gondola (stop at Zhinan Temple Station) and walk 3 mins to get there.

Worthwhile to visit for its very traditional style of Taiwan's folklore Taoism. Rich resources for a further try to understand the Chinese religious beliefs of Taoism. A walk in the mountains leads you to a retreat away from the congested Taipei City. However, an ancient folk tale warns unmarried couples to visit. Since the god worshipped there strictly examines the flaws of romantic relationships.

Amazing temple on top of the hill. I suggest you do the 1000 stairs climb from the bottom, and then take Maokong gondola down.

(Translated by Google) The Daxiong Hall of the Guide Palace has started the renewal project, and sincerely invites Shifang believers to participate in the support~🙏☸️ (Original) 指南宮的大雄寶殿啟動續建工程，誠摯邀請十方信眾大德參與護持～🙏☸️

(Translated by Google) It's a good place to go out and relax Scenic It's a good place to come here on holidays or in good weather But I feel bad the first time I come A hawker selling candy gold paper shop next to it Gold paper is quite expensive Because there is a packet of incense in the gold paper But we have more people Ask the store if there is still incense in the temple (Of course, I will fill the sesame oil money with the incense from the temple) But the hawker told me no After buying, I saw the temple offering incense in the middle of the main hall Can only say dumbfounded There is also a grandmother who is very eager to guide you how to worship After praying, ask you if you want a charm After giving it to you, I will ask you to take it and worship the incense I will tell you 100 yuan after you finish the incense (In my heart...) It's not big money, I'll give it to that grandma too But I didn’t tell me first and finally I asked for money. I feel a little uncomfortable Experience once and be good Remind everyone to pay attention to these details Of course this is a good place to relax and pray (Original) 是個踏青、放鬆的好地點 景色宜人 假日、或是好天氣時都很適合來這裡走走 但第一次來就有不好的感覺 旁邊賣糖果金紙舖的小販 金紙頗貴的沒關係 因為金紙裡有附一包香 但我們人多比較多 問店家廟裡是否還有提供香 （當然用廟裡的香會填個香油錢） 但小販阿姨跟我說沒有 都要自己買 結果買完過去主殿中間才看到廟有提供香 只能說傻眼 還有就是在拜拜時會有個阿嬤很熱心引導你怎麼拜 拜完後問你要不要附身符 給你之後先叫你拿去拜拜過香火 等你過完香火才跟你說一個100元 （心裡真是.......） 不是什麼大錢 我也給那位阿嬤 但這樣沒先告知 最後才說要錢 自己覺得有點不舒服 一次經驗一次乖 提醒大家可以注意一下這些細節 當然這是個放鬆身心 虔誠祈求的好地方

(Translated by Google) Muzha Guide Palace believes in Lv Xianzu. Located in the mountainous area of ​​Muzha. Navigation can navigate the front mountain, there is a parking lot, and the back mountain is the guide palace cat cable station. There is a parking lot at Maolan Station, but it is very difficult to park on holidays. But there is an advantage in the parking lot of the rear station. There are golf carts for elderly people with limited mobility. There are a lot of cherry blossom trees and osmanthus flowers planted in the guide palace. Every time I come here, I feel very good. Looking at the basin and 101 landscape of Taipei City is quite good. I believe in Lv Xianzu and I feel quite at ease when I come here to worship. Pray for good health in all things. There is also a place to save the world in the Guide Palace, where Senior Brother Guo can help people with questions. Senior Brother Guo is kind and also very enthusiastic to help the world's unsolvable problems. Don’t forget to come to Jishigu to find Brother Guo. The service will cease on Thursdays. Please remember to wear a mask and keep a safe distance when you come to the temple during the epidemic prevention period. (Original) 木柵指南宮信奉呂仙祖。位於木柵的山區。導航可以導航前山有停車場後山則是指南宮貓纜站。貓纜站這邊有停車場但是假日會非常不好停車。但是後站停車場有一個好處行動不便的老人家這邊有高爾夫球車可以接送下來。指南宮這邊種植了很多櫻花樹及桂花 每次來到這裡都感覺特別的不錯 看著台北市的盆地及101景觀相當得好。個人是信奉呂仙祖 來到這邊拜拜也感到相當的安心。祈求身體健康諸事順利。指南宮這邊也有一處濟世處 裡面有位郭師兄可以幫人解惑。郭師兄為人和善也很熱心幫助世人一些無法排解的問題。友來指南宮千萬別忘了來濟世處找找郭師兄。禮拜四濟世處是停止服務的。防疫期間來寺廟拜拜請記得戴上口罩保持安全距離喔。

Gorgeous Taiwan Taoism religion temple ! Transportation also very easy by metro and gondola or bus ! In Taipei city our capital!

Best to experience riding the Maokong Gondola and alight at Zhinan Temple Station to access this temple located at the foot of Zhishan mountain in Wenshan District, Taipei. Chih Nan Temple is dedicated to the Taoist immortal Lu Tung-pin, better known as "Xiangong" or "Luzu" who loved poetry and books. The place offers wonderful nature and the view of gondolas travelling from one station to the other. A pleasant time for some self reflections when you're in this place. Would love to go back someday.

(Translated by Google) Covering a vast area and magnificent temples, it is a good place to worship and pray for blessings during holidays. There is Maokong Gondola-Guide Station, and the transportation is convenient. (Original) 佔地廣大、廟宇宏偉、是假日拜拜祈福休閒好地方，有貓空纜車-指南站，交通方便。

(Translated by Google) Magnificent and solemn, quiet and quiet, the design of the main hall is quite textured, especially the Tai Sui Xingjun hall on the left and right sides is amazing. The outside view of the temple is excellent, and the mood is calm and open-minded after the visit. There are many hiking trails nearby to go for a walk, which is suitable for the whole family to travel together. (Original) 宏偉莊嚴、清幽靜謐，主殿內設計規劃的相當有質感，尤其左右兩側的太歲星君殿設計的讓人驚艷。 殿外視野極好，參拜後心情平靜豁達，附近有很多健行步道可以踏青，平緩好走，適合全家共遊。

(Translated by Google) It is convenient to take a cat cable, take a bus, or drive by yourself ~Can walk, climb mountains, there are scenery, it is a historical site Good for morning and evening on weekdays and holidays, great ancient temple (Original) 搭貓纜，搭公車，自行開車都便利 ~可散步，可爬山，有風景，是古蹟 平日假日早晚都適宜，很棒的古廟

(Translated by Google) Taoist palaces and temples, the environment is quiet, tidy and clean, and the trails are perfect. It can connect to the Nanzhang of Taipei and go to the Zhengda-Guide Palace-Monkey Mountain-Maokong and other trails Appearable to reach Lane 33, Section 3, Guizhou Road, enter the stepped trail (Original) 道教宮廟 環境清幽整齊乾淨 步道完善 可銜接大台北南蹤走政大-指南宮-猴山岳-貓空等步道 貌纜可抵達 指南路三段33巷進入有階梯步道 好走

(Translated by Google) The Guide Palace is also a place with a good magnetic field, and the environment is very clean! A great place I want to go again after I have been there! Recommended! (Original) 指南宮也是磁場不錯的地方，環境整理的很清潔！讓人去過之後，很想再去的好地方！值得推薦！

(Translated by Google) I turned my head away from the dust, seemingly far away from the crowd In fact, the immortal Lu Dongbin! Look at the world from the treasure land of Lingshan! Shijie Xiaojian is walking happily! (Original) 乍回頭已隔紅塵，看似遠離塵囂 實則接地氣的呂洞賓仙人！ 靈山寶地看天下！石階小健行走得很開心！

(Translated by Google) There are a lot of steps, but you won’t be tired to walk, and the landscape is very good, there are people cleaning the fallen leaves, and the maintenance is quite good (Original) 步階很多，但走起來不會累，而且景觀非常好，還有人打掃落葉，維護得相當好

Gorgeous temple in the mountains. Accessible by the Gondola close to Taipei Zoo MRT station - or 12000 steps uphill. But the view is worth the trip definitely. At the moment it’s under construction which was a bit disappointing. But inside it was beautiful and very peaceful. I didn’t regret doing the trip.

Beautiful Taoist Temple atop a mountain. You can access from the Maokong Gondola

The temple is amazing, the walk up there is mesmerizing. It's out of a fairytale. Definitely worth a visit. Takes about 30 minutes from the bottom to the temple.

(Translated by Google) The scenery is quiet, and the view of Taipei from the mountain will make people feel peaceful. (Original) 風景清幽，由山上俯瞰台北會讓人心神寧靜。

Nice views and an awesome place from where to start or end a hike/run.

Beautiful temple with amazing view of Taipei

(Translated by Google) Don't let the hurried footsteps. Miss the scenery on the road In the past few years, the number of people who came to the Guide Palace to pray for blessings and visits or participate in activities has been too many to count. This morning, I came to the Guide Palace again. Just because I went out a few minutes earlier, I slowed down my cycling speed along the way and gave me a more leisurely mood, so I can slowly appreciate the beautiful scenery that has passed by but has been ignored in the past! Happy to take the record and share it with friends! #Guide palace #travel interesting～ #Life in Wisdom (Original) 別讓匆忙的脚步.錯過路上的風景 這幾年來到 指南宮祈福參拜或參與活動的次數已多到難以細數,今早再次上來 指南宮。正因為提早了幾分鐘出門,沿途放慢了騎車的速度,多了些悠閒心情,因而能慢慢的欣賞到以往匆匆經過,卻被忽略的美麗景緻！開心的拍下紀錄與好友們分享！ #指南宮 #旅遊趣～ #生活中的智慧

(Translated by Google) Be careful and safe when going down the mountain at night! If it doesn't rain, the scenery is good (Original) 晚上下山要小心安全！ 如果沒下雨風景很好

We hiked up to this temple through the mountains and it was well worth it. Many tourists don’t bother to get out to visit this from the Maokong Gondola but please do. It was very quiet when we visited and I could have have stayed for hours.

Absolutely gorgeous. Lovely staff too

Very nice place, there are stairs needed to be climbed for around 30-40minutes. Once you reach at the temple you can walk around relax and enjoy the sunset. There are frequent buses also and you can always take gondola to go around other mountains too.

The building and its design are beautiful, I especially like the lanterns and the steps over there.

(Translated by Google) Faint and faint, revitalize the mind, refreshing and comforting, stabilize the figure (Original) 幽幽渺渺，心靈活化，清爽撫慰，安定身形

good sight with fresh air and relaxing minds upon walking going inside the temple. a very clean surroundings.

A cosy temple opening for 24 hours with light

(Translated by Google) Many stairs, good physical strength (Original) 樓梯多，練好体力

環境清幽。櫻花盛開。步道兩旁桂花香鋪鼻而來。俯視台北盆地。適合帶家人走走。

(Translated by Google) Every time I feel unsatisfactory, I come back and bye bye, it will improve a bit (Original) 每次有點不如意就回來拜拜 都會有點改善

Great temple up the hill, come here for prayers and lookout point, enjoy the nature and fresh air over here

Spectacular views and a really nice walk

(Translated by Google) Quiet and solemn place (Original) 清幽、莊嚴的地方

(Translated by Google) The historic palace and temple with very complete recreational function planning is really great, parking space is also sufficient, and the cable car and MRT are also very visible. You can arrange a whole day’s itinerary to walk around (Original) 遊憩功能規劃很完整的歷史悠久宮廟，真的很棒，停車空間也足夠，纜車捷運的搭配，也很有可看性，大家可以安排一整天的行程來走走

(Translated by Google) Very satisfied! (Original) 非常滿意！

(Translated by Google) Can climb the mountain (Original) 可以爬山運動

(Translated by Google) The view in front of the temple is great, You have to go through a thousand steps first, Very tired to walk, But the mountain top scenery, Super beautiful, One star and two points, I give eight points, Score: 8/10 points. (Original) 廟的前面風景很讚， 要先經過千層階梯， 走起來很累， 但山頂風景， 超美， 一星兩分，我給八分， 評分:8/10分。

(Translated by Google) Take the Maokong Gondola to the Guide Palace (Original) 搭貓空纜車可以到指南宮拜拜

(Translated by Google) Beautiful temple (Original) 漂亮的廟 很先氣

(Translated by Google) A must-visit point on the cable car wall, a beautiful temple (Original) 搭纜車壁必來的點 超美的廟

(Translated by Google) nice (Original) 美

(Translated by Google) The temple is the temple that also offers the Buddha. This is not a family of Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism, but a confusion. Buddha is a Buddha, gods are gods, and people are human beings. Only Buddha is out of the Three Realms, and the others are all living beings in the Three Realms. But the environment here is good, and Maolan is just in front of the temple, so it’s good to come and walk around. (Original) 廟就是廟還供佛，這不是釋儒道一家，而是搞混了，佛是佛，神是神，人是人，只有佛是出三界的，其他都是三界內生死輪迴的眾生。 不過這裏環境不錯，貓纜就到廟門前了，來運動走走不錯。

(Translated by Google) The scenery is pleasant, and the palace is majestic and solemn. It is a good place to go outing in good weather. It is very effective to pray for peace and marriage! It is worth a visit. (Original) 景色宜人，寶殿雄偉莊嚴，是個好天氣去踏青的選擇地，拜拜求平安，求姻緣都很靈驗喔！值得一遊。

(Translated by Google) The majestic hall and the magnificent architecture make me feel much more peaceful after visiting! Parking can be parked next to the cable car station of the Guide Palace (Original) 莊嚴的大殿，華麗的建築，參拜後覺得心中寧靜許多！停車可停在指南宮纜車站旁

(Translated by Google) The space is comfortable and the view is great (Original) 空間很舒適，風景很棒

(Translated by Google) One of the great temples in Taipei area (Original) 台北地區大廟之一

(Translated by Google) "Right and innocent can be righteous, people with good quality can win the hearts of the people." The Heart Sutra of Emperor Lu is thought-provoking, the guide palace, the scenery is pleasant, the heart is refreshing, the worship is pious, the wishes come true, the scenery; the green pine, the red maple, the cherry blossoms (Original) “正無邪可㫦正道，人有品纔得人心“呂帝心經 發人省思，指南宮 景色宜人，心曠神怡，虔誠參拜，心想事成，景色;青松翠綠 楓紅逸塵 櫻花爭艷

(Translated by Google) wonderland (Original) 仙境

(Translated by Google) It's rare to walk up the mountain, you must come here to open your eyes. (Original) 難得上山走走，一定要來這開開眼界。

(Translated by Google) The old palace in Muzha area is full of holiday climbers, who will stop here for a while. The Daxiong Palace is under construction. There are activities today and crowds of people. (Original) 木柵地方的老宮殿，假日登山客絡繹不絕，都會在此路過暫休，大雄寶殿正在興建中，今天有活動，人山人海。

(Translated by Google) Very beautiful place with a special flavor (Original) 很漂亮的地方，別有一番風味

(Translated by Google) I walked up slowly and I saw a snake once (Original) 慢慢走上去 還有一次看到蛇

(Translated by Google) Divided into several blocks, the inside of the temple is very spectacular, and the toilets are kept clean. Some need slippers to enter the worship. Glance at Wenshan area, beautiful scenery. It would be better to be able to regulate smoking. (Original) 分成好幾個區塊，廟內部非常壯觀，廁所部分維持算乾淨。有的還得拖鞋子才能進入參拜。 一覽文山地區，景色悠美。能夠管制抽菸會更好。

(Translated by Google) It’s beautiful and outing, and there is also a park shuttle Clean and not old (Original) 很漂亮 好踏青 也有園區接駁車 乾淨清潔不老舊