Don’t want to be alone on Qixi Festival? 13 Most Efficacious Matchmaker Temples Across Taiwan

By MOOK Scenic Spots Family / Compiled & Reported
 
Don’t want to spend Qixi Festival alone? Why not visit 13 of Taiwan’s most efficacious matchmaker temples? Whether you’re hoping to find love quickly or cut off bad romantic ties, you might just get help from the God of Marriage here.

1.Lukang Tianhou Temple
 
When visiting Lukang Tianhou Temple to pray for love, in addition to preparing joss paper, red thread, and lead coins, also bring white flowers without thorns, five types of sweets (no pits or sour ones), and fruits that are both pitless and not sour. Additionally, the temple offers a thoughtful online service where singles can apply online, and the temple will convey your wishes to the Matchmaker God, register them in the Book of Love, and send you a love bracelet and a fate charm to bless you in finding a good relationship soon.
 
Address: No. 430, Zhongshan Road, Lukang Town, Changhua County

2.Xiahai City God Temple
 
Built in the 9th year of the Xianfeng reign during the Qing Dynasty (1859 AD), Xiahai City God Temple is listed as a municipal third-grade historic site. It enshrines the main deity, the Xiahai City God, and serves as a faith center for Dadaocheng residents, making it one of Taipei’s well-known matchmaker temples. Statistics show that Xiahai City God Temple has helped bring about nearly 60,000 couples over the past decade.
 
Address: No. 61, Section 1, Dihua Street, Datong District, Taipei City

3.Mengjia Longshan Temple
 
Besides showcasing Taiwan’s temple art, the enduring popularity of Mengjia Longshan Temple is also due to its flourishing incense offerings for over two hundred years. The God of Marriage in Longshan Temple is enshrined in the Matchmaker Hall at the rear hall and is considered highly efficacious. Additionally, there are some special procedures to note when visiting the temple to pray to the Matchmaker God—you must first worship the grand Guanyin Bodhisattva, then successively pay respects to Mazu, the God of Literature, and the God of War, among other deities, explaining your purpose before proceeding to see the Matchmaker.
 
Address: No. 211, Guangzhou Street, Wanhua District, Taipei City

4.Taichung Lecheng Temple
 
With a history of over two hundred years, Lecheng Temple is a national third-grade historic site. Having survived the 921 earthquake, the long-standing temple has undergone multiple renovations and is now an important cultural asset and a center of faith for the public. In addition to enshrining the Hanxi Mazu, the temple’s second-floor Matchmaker Hall and the God of Wealth are especially popular. When you visit Lecheng Temple along the Hanxi Old Street, aside from experiencing traditional folk culture, don’t forget to seek a good romance here.
 
Address: No. 48, Hanxi Street, East District, Taichung City