Don’t want to be alone on Qixi Festival? Top 10 Most Efficacious Matchmaker Temples in Taiwan

By MOOK Scenic Spots Home Travel Life Network Editorial Team
 
When the weather turns chilly and being alone feels especially lonely, if you’re tired of this feeling and eager to find the right person, why not take some time to visit Taiwan’s ten most efficacious Matchmaker Temples? Whether you’re hoping to quickly find true love or to cut off bad romantic luck, you might just find help here.
 

● Hualien Sheng’an Temple
Sheng’an Temple is the first temple in Hualien to enshrine a Matchmaker Deity. Since its establishment in 2012, it has helped dozens of couples tie the knot.

●Taipei Wanhua Longshan Temple
Besides showcasing the artistry of Taiwanese temples, the bustling incense offerings are also a key reason why Wanhua Longshan Temple has stood strong for over two hundred years. The Old Man Under the Moon (Matchmaker Deity) in Longshan Temple is enshrined in the Moon Deity Hall at the rear, and is considered highly efficacious. Additionally, there is a special procedure to follow when praying to the Matchmaker at Longshan Temple: you must first worship the largest statue of Guanyin, then successively pay respects to Mazu, the God of Literature, and the God of War, explaining your purpose before proceeding to see the Matchmaker.

● Xiademen City God Temple
Built in the 9th year of the Xianfeng reign during the Qing Dynasty (1859 AD), Xiademen City God Temple is listed as a municipal-level third-grade historic site. It enshrines the main deity of the Xiademen City God and serves as the faith center for residents of Dadaocheng, making it one of Taipei’s well-known Matchmaker Temples. Statistics show that Xiademen City God Temple has helped bring about nearly 60,000 couples in the past decade.

● Changhua Lukang Tianhou Temple
When praying for love at Lukang Tianhou Temple, besides preparing joss paper, red threads, and lead coins, you should also bring thorn-free white flowers, five types of wedding sweets (none with pits or sour flavors), and thorn-free, non-acidic fruits. In addition, the temple offers a thoughtful online service where singles can apply online, and the temple will convey their wishes to the Matchmaker, register them in the “Book of Love,” and send a love bracelet and fate charm to bless them in finding good romance.

● Sun Moon Lake Dragon and Phoenix Temple
Exiting the Cat V... (text truncated), after about 00 meters you’ll see the entrance archway of Dragon and Phoenix Temple, which is the largest temple on the western shore of Sun Moon Lake. It enshrines the Northern Emperor of the Dark Heaven, the Heavenly Holy Mother, and the Penitent Patriarch. The temple gate is uniquely decorated with three-dimensional bas-reliefs of dragons and phoenixes, unlike typical temple designs. The original Matchmaker Deity, once located on Lalu Island, is now placed on the left side in front of the temple. Many unmarried men and women or couples visiting Sun Moon Lake come here to pray to the Matchmaker, hoping for smooth love and romantic fortunes.

● 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 and undergone multiple renovations, it has become an important cultural asset and a center of faith for the public. In addition to enshrining the Goddess of Mercy of Hanxi, the second-floor Moon Deity Hall and the God of Wealth are especially popular. When walking along the Hanxi Old Street and visiting Lecheng Temple, don’t forget to seek your own good romance while experiencing traditional folk culture.