The Pilgrimage Trail: A Tour of Religious WorshipPost date：2023-12-24
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- Travel in Taipei
Introduction
Itinerary：The Jinan Road Taipei Wesley Methodist Church—The Holy Family Catholic Church—Taipei Grand Mosque—Mongolian and Tibetan Cultural Center(Mini Cultural Trip Culture Sites)—The old canal at Section 3 of Xinsheng South Road—The Taipei Truth Lutheran Church—Grace Baptist Church—Gongguan Shopping District
Xinsheng S. Rd. is not only a hub of culture and academia but also renowned for its wide sidewalks lined with churches, earning it the nickname "Road to Heaven." At the intersection of Sec. 1 of Xinsheng S. Rd. and Jinan Road stands the Taipei Wesley Methodist Church, notable for its triangular columns at the main entrance. Opposite Daan Forest Park is the Holy Family Church Taipei, whose bird's-eye view reveals a cruciform structure. At night, its gentle white lighting creates a noble and pure atmosphere, drawing people closer to God. Inside the church, over a hundred years old, are 18 stained glass panels depicting Bible stories, offering a chance to appreciate both knowledge and beautiful art.
Continuing south on Xinsheng S. Rd., the Taipei Grand Mosque, an unmissable domed structure, comes into view. It's a place of worship for Islam, and its construction was jointly funded by Taiwan and Saudi Arabia. The mosque is designed in Arabian architectural style, with inspiration from West Asian mosques. Its main structure is reinforced concrete, with mosaic patterns decorating many exterior walls and arches. The main doors and windows feature large, colored glass designs, and the main hall is carpeted with hand-woven Persian wool rugs gifted by allied kings, complemented by chandeliers reminiscent of a royal palace. The two minarets flanking the mosque are over 20 meters tall, making the building impressively majestic.
Next is the Taipei Truth Lutheran Church, located opposite National Taiwan University. Its architecture conveys multiple layers of religious meaning through simplified, abstract modern design. The transparent stairwell at the entrance and the worship hall exude a warm, welcoming feel. The vertical striped facade interprets the Gothic style's aspiration for height and symbolizes closeness to God.
The Grace Baptist Church adopts traditional Chinese architectural features, deeply signifying the localization of Christianity.
After visiting various churches, head to the Gongguan Shopping District for dinner, where you can savor international cuisines ranging from Japanese, Korean, Malaysian, Indian, Greek to Russian, and experience the authentic flavors of different countries.
Xinsheng S. Rd. is not only a hub of culture and academia but also renowned for its wide sidewalks lined with churches, earning it the nickname "Road to Heaven." At the intersection of Sec. 1 of Xinsheng S. Rd. and Jinan Road stands the Taipei Wesley Methodist Church, notable for its triangular columns at the main entrance. Opposite Daan Forest Park is the Holy Family Church Taipei, whose bird's-eye view reveals a cruciform structure. At night, its gentle white lighting creates a noble and pure atmosphere, drawing people closer to God. Inside the church, over a hundred years old, are 18 stained glass panels depicting Bible stories, offering a chance to appreciate both knowledge and beautiful art.
Continuing south on Xinsheng S. Rd., the Taipei Grand Mosque, an unmissable domed structure, comes into view. It's a place of worship for Islam, and its construction was jointly funded by Taiwan and Saudi Arabia. The mosque is designed in Arabian architectural style, with inspiration from West Asian mosques. Its main structure is reinforced concrete, with mosaic patterns decorating many exterior walls and arches. The main doors and windows feature large, colored glass designs, and the main hall is carpeted with hand-woven Persian wool rugs gifted by allied kings, complemented by chandeliers reminiscent of a royal palace. The two minarets flanking the mosque are over 20 meters tall, making the building impressively majestic.Next is the Taipei Truth Lutheran Church, located opposite National Taiwan University. Its architecture conveys multiple layers of religious meaning through simplified, abstract modern design. The transparent stairwell at the entrance and the worship hall exude a warm, welcoming feel. The vertical striped facade interprets the Gothic style's aspiration for height and symbolizes closeness to God.The Grace Baptist Church adopts traditional Chinese architectural features, deeply signifying the localization of Christianity.
After visiting various churches, head to the Gongguan Shopping District for dinner, where you can savor international cuisines ranging from Japanese, Korean, Malaysian, Indian, Greek to Russian, and experience the authentic flavors of different countries.
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Day 1
