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Place · Longshan Temple & Bopiliao

Bopiliao Old Street剝皮寮歷史街區

Walk it as a 30-minute add-on to Longshan Temple, in the morning before the school groups; the history block is free.

go at hour · 09:00–11:00admission: unknownNot field-verified
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Key facts

Time on site
25–40 min
p95 60 min
Price
Free
adult, 2026 estimate
Hours
09:00–18:00
typical, check
Best time
09:00–11:00
quietest window
28″ bags
Painful
Longshan Temple & Bopiliao: painful
Getting there
Longshan Temple Station (Blue line), exit 1, then walk 6 minutes
  • Free
  • 6 minutes from Longshan
  • Closed Mondays (halls)
  • Go 09:00–11:00
  • Free entry
  • Works with kids

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Usually 09:00–18:00
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Plan

Open now, what it costs, what to know, how long it takes

Go now?

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Open
Usually 09:00–18:00
Crowds

Quietest around 09:00 or 17:00 · go 09:00–11:00

Quietest Mon · busiest Sat, Sun · desk estimate

Tickets
  • Adult: Free
Time to spend
25–40 min · up to 60 min if you linger
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Know before you go

  • This is a restored block of Qing-era brick shophouses with a red-brick arcade; film crews use it, so the street is often set-dressed.
  • The exhibition halls are closed Mondays (check); the street itself is open.
  • The block is short: 15–25 minutes is enough unless the exhibition is on.
  • Combine it with Longshan Temple; walk from the temple, 6 minutes.
  • Some side lanes nearby are rough after dark; visit by day.

Best time of day

Go 09:00–11:00. Plan 25–40 min inside.

quietlightbusyheavypacked· desk estimate for an ordinary weekday; school-group days run one level higher

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Time on site

minutes

Minimum

15min

Worthwhile

25min

Typical

40min

p95

60min

The street is open always; the museum block has its own hours; not printed until verified.

Tickets & entry

2026 estimate · check the posted board
Where to buy
  • No ticket needed.
  • Street and history block: Open
  • The street and the main exhibition are free; special shows may charge (check).

Official site ↗

Dress code
  • Shoes: On.

What to wear: dress-code checker

Bags & lockers
  • No bag check.
Photos
  • Allowed; be polite when film crews are working.
  • No drones.
What's closed
  • WeeklycheckExhibition halls closed Mondays; the street stays open.
  • Lunar New YearcheckSpecial hours.

“Check” dates move year to year: confirm on the official page for your date.

TicketPriceWhere to buySkip-the-line reality
Street and history blockFreeOpenNo line.
TicketPriceNote
Street walkFreeNo ticket.
Heritage exhibition roomsFree (check)Special exhibitions may charge.

Inside, in order

  1. The arcaded street

    10 min

    Red-brick shophouse fronts with covered walkways.

  2. History exhibition halls

    15 min

    Old-street history and a school of the era (check).

    optional

  3. The lane behind the block

    5 min

    Short and quiet.

    optional

Plan this visit

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Time inside
Crowd on arrival
quiet
Worst while inside
quiet
Leave by
09:40
Closing buffer
470′

Good window: go.

  • Closing buffer is measured against a planning close of 17:30. The exhibition closes about 18:00 (check).
  • Crowd levels are a desk estimate by hour, not live data.

How to do it well

  1. 1Walk from Longshan Temple to Bopiliao along Kangding Road, 6 minutes.
  2. 2Walk the arcade and read the plaques.
  3. 3Step into the exhibition halls if they are open.
  4. 4Continue to Huaxi Street in the evening.

On the ground

Getting in, crowds, and where to go if it does not work

Getting in

Stop
Longshan Temple Station (Blue line), exit 1, then walk 6 minutes
Exit
—
Ticket
free · official site
Stairs
unknown
Shoes
unknown

Crowds and switching

Crowd clock
School groups 10:00–14:00 on weekdays; weekends are quieter than the temple.
Sensory load
2/5
Exposure
medium

Bailouts

  1. heat

    Longshan Temple Station concourse (AC)

  2. rain

    The arcade

Nearest rescue anchor: C — Bopiliao Old Street arcade benches

Step-free check

wheelchair: caution
  • Step-free entrance: partly · partlyA few steps at the halls.
  • Lifts: no · no
  • Accessible toilet: check · check
  • Wheelchair: partly · partlyThe street is reachable; some halls have steps (check).
  • Stroller: yes · yesFine on the flat street.
  • Places to sit: yes · yesA few benches.

A flat street with brick paving; the exhibition halls have steps in places.

Step-free route

  1. 1Take the Blue line to Longshan Temple station, exit 1, then follow Kangding Road; the walk is flat.
  2. 2The arcade has uneven bricks in places; a manual chair can manage with help.

Combine with

nearest first
  1. 6 minLongshan Temple — Go first, at dawn.
  2. 8 minHerb Lane
  3. 12 minHuaxi Street night market · eat — Snacks after 18:00.
  4. 15 minAy-Chung Flour-Rice Noodle · eat — A standing bowl.

Walk the Longshan Temple & Bopiliao area · the cluster page has the walking order, rescue stops and after-dark notes

Best photo time today

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SpotWhenRule on the spot
Arcade in morning light09:00–10:00Do not block the walkway.
The red-brick facades from the cornerLate afternoonBe polite to residents.

Red lines

  • Follow posted signs and keep walkways clear.
More on the groundFacilities · Seasons · Who it suits · Skip it if · Rules on site · With kids

Rules on site

enforced at the gate or by guards
food
Not in the exhibition halls.

With kids

kids: okstroller: ok
with kids
Short and flat; the school exhibition is fun for older children.
child price
Free

Facilities on site

WhatStatusWhere / note
ToiletsyesIn the block and at Longshan Temple station.
SeatinglimitedA few benches under the arcade.
Food and drinklimitedSnack stalls at Longshan; no cafes on the street itself.
Card paymentcheckNot applicable; the block is free.

Seasons, festivals and night openings

WhenWhat happensEffect on your visitDates
Jun–SepHeat and rainThe arcade is covered; carry an umbrella.check
Lunar New YearExhibitions and events (some years)Busy.check

“Check” rows move every year; confirm dates on the official calendar before you plan around them.

Who it suits

TravelerFitWhy
First visit to TaipeiokA short old-street stop after the temple.
PhotographersgoodRed brick and arcade light.
Families with small kidsokShort and flat.
Wheelchair userscautionUneven bricks.
Visitors short on timeskipFine to skip if you have only one morning.

Skip it if

  • You have less than a morning for Wanhua.
  • It is Monday and you want to see the exhibition.

Deep dive

Questions, what is nearby, photos and sources

Questions and answers

answered by Voykit editors · dated
Is Bopiliao worth a special trip?

As a 30-minute add-on to Longshan, yes; on its own, it is a small stop.

Checked 2026-09-29 · Voykit desk

What is Bopiliao Old Street?

A restored block of Qing-era brick shophouses and a covered arcade in Wanhua, with a small history exhibition.

Is it free?

The street and the main exhibition are free (check special shows).

How long do I need?

15–25 minutes; an hour with the exhibition.

When is it closed?

The exhibition halls are closed on Mondays (check); the street is open.

How do I get there?

Blue line to Longshan Temple station, exit 1, then walk 6 minutes along Kangding Road.

Answers come from Voykit editors, not from other travellers.

Nearby

Straight-line distance; walk time adds 30% for streets.

Sources