A Mix of Chinese and Japanese Styles: Zhongbei Temple in Xizhi, a Maple-Viewing Wonder Comparable to Kyoto
By / MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team
In late autumn, as maple leaves gradually turn from green to red, popular maple-viewing spots begin to enter their prime season. Located in Xizhi District, New Taipei City, there is a temple steeped in the historical charm of ancient trails—Gongbei Temple. This renowned century-old temple features a completely traditional Chinese architectural design, yet the stone lanterns at both ends of its stone wall are remnants of the shrine lamps from Japan’s Nogi Shrine, creating a unique blend of Chinese and Japanese aesthetics.
An ancient bridge rich in historical and cultural atmosphere (Image source / Xizhi District Office)
Traditional Chinese temple architecture (Image source / Xizhi District Office)
Shrine lamps left over from the Japanese colonial period (Image source / Xizhi District Office)
Gongbei Temple is a well-known maple-viewing destination, offering a tranquil and serene environment with panoramic views of the surrounding mountains that soothe the mind. The touch of Japanese-style architecture evokes thoughts of ancient Kyoto’s rich cultural history. The vast expanses of crimson maple leaves, ancient bridges, and temple structures create a surreal feeling of traveling through time.
Immersed in the scenery of ancient China (Image source / Xizhi District Office)
A sea of crimson maple leaves reminiscent of a mini Kyoto (Image source / Xizhi District Office)
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