New Year’s Wish for Love? Must-Visit: Taiwan’s 9 Most Efficacious Matchmaker Temples

By MOOK Scenic Spots Family / Compiled and Reported
 
Don’t want to be single in the new year? During the Spring Festival, consider visiting Taiwan’s nine most efficacious matchmaker temples. Whether you’re hoping to find love quickly or break off a bad relationship, you might just get help from the God of Marriage here.

1.Lukang Tianhou Temple
 
When visiting Lukang Tianhou Temple to pray for love, besides preparing joss paper, red thread, and lead coins, you should also bring white flowers without thorns, five types of sweets (no pits or sour ones), and fruits that are both pitless and non-acidic. Additionally, the temple offers a thoughtful online service where singles can apply online. The temple will then convey your wishes to the God of Marriage on your behalf, register them in the “Book of Love,” and mail you a love bracelet and a charm for good fortune, wishing you an early encounter with true love.
 
Address: No. 430, Zhongshan Road, Lukang Township, 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 a city-designated third-grade historic site. The temple primarily worships the Xiahai City God and serves as a faith center for residents of Dadaocheng, making it one of Taipei’s well-known matchmaker temples. Statistics show that Xiahai City God Temple has helped create nearly 60,000 couples over the past decade.
 
Address: No. 61, Section 1, Dihua Street, Datong District, Taipei City

3.Mengjia Longshan Temple
 
In addition to showcasing Taiwan’s temple art, the thriving incense offerings are a key reason why Mengjia Longshan Temple has stood strong for over 200 years. The God of Marriage is enshrined in the Moon God Hall in the rear hall and is known to be very efficacious. Moreover, there are some special procedures to note when visiting Longshan Temple to worship the God of Marriage—you must start by worshipping the grandest Guanyin Bodhisattva first, then successively pay respects to Mazu, Wenchang Dijun, Guan Sheng Dijun, and other deities, explaining your purpose before finally seeking out the God of Marriage.
 
Address: No. 211, Guangzhou Street, Wanhua District, Taipei City

4.Taichung Lecheng Temple
 
With a history of over 200 years, Lecheng Temple is a national third-grade historic site. Having endured the 921 earthquake, this long-standing temple has undergone multiple renovations and has now become an important cultural asset and a center of faith for the public. In addition to primarily worshipping the Hanxi Mazu, the Moon God Hall and the God of Wealth on the second floor are also immensely popular. When visiting Lecheng Temple along the Hanxi Old Street, take in the traditional folk culture and don’t forget to seek a great romance.
 
Address: No. 48, Hanxi Street, East District, Taichung City