Taipei part2

We also had the opportunity to visit Longshan Temple the most famous of Taipei's temples. It was very lively, it bustled with worshippers and had a more spiritual feel than the other temples we had visited. 

front gate

zoom in of part of the roof

temple with gold Budha inside

offerings of food, for the monks, were put on tables in the courtyard 

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corner dragon on roof

We also visited 2 night markets. Taipei is famous for its night markets scattered around the city. Jammed with people nightly they are part carnival, part snaking, and part shopping, stalls include, Taiwan's food specialties, the latest in trendy clothing, and games of skill and chance. 

The Shilin Night Market 

Huaxi Night Market

an assortment of fish

I think pig snouts and hooves and other assorted parts

more fish and lots on noodles and broth