Longshan Temple Underground Fortune Street
Longshan Temple Fortune-Telling Street Guide
Plan a visit to Longshan Temple Underground Shopping Bazaar’s B1 fortune-telling street. Learn how to get there, choose between bird divination and chart readings, find English-friendly options, and prepare for a respectful consultation.
Illustrative imageWhat Is It?
A place to explore Taiwanese divination after your temple visit
Longshan Temple Underground Shopping Bazaar sits beneath Mengchia Park. On B1, a cluster of consultation booths forms the fortune-telling street. Taipei’s official travel information notes that the mall is connected to Longshan Temple MRT Station and that B1 is known for fortune-telling services. Visitors can encounter fortune-slip interpretation, bird divination, palm reading, BaZi, Zi Wei Dou Shu, and card readings.
Access & Timing
After the temple, enter through the MRT-connected underground mall
The mall is beneath Mengchia Park, across from Longshan Temple. It connects to the station underground and also has several ground-level entrances.
- 1
Take the Bannan Line to Longshan Temple Station
The station name is 龍山寺 in Chinese. The underground connection makes it convenient in rain or strong sun.
- 2
Follow signs toward B1 and the fortune-telling area
The mall also has shops selling gifts, lucky items, and cultural goods. Look for Chinese words such as 命理 or 算命 if you are seeking the consultation booths.
- 3
Walk through first and ask before sitting down
Methods, language ability, session length, and pricing differ by booth. Some readers accept walk-ins while others work by appointment only.
Choose Your Reading
Choose by the experience you want
The same street can offer a quick cultural experience or a longer personal consultation. Start with your purpose, not with the loudest sign.
Bird divination
A trained bird selects a card, making this one of the most visual and distinctly Taiwanese experiences in the area. The meaning of the card is then explained by the reader.
Best for: A first reading, a memorable cultural experience, or a short visit
BaZi and Zi Wei Dou Shu
These traditional chart-based systems use details such as birth date and time to discuss themes including work, relationships, and timing. They suit a more in-depth appointment.
Best for: A longer consultation around a specific question
Palm and face reading
These readings can be easier to start without detailed birth information, which makes them practical during a day of sightseeing. Depth and length vary by reader and menu.
Best for: A shorter walk-in experience
Tarot and oracle cards
Card readings may focus on talking through a current question and organizing your thoughts. They can feel more conversational than traditional Chinese chart readings.
Best for: Reflecting on feelings, choices, or a current situation
English-Friendly Options
How to find an English-friendly consultation
English ability is individual rather than mall-wide. The listings below identify options with published English information or suggest a clear way to ask before you begin. Confirm the language with the specific reader at the time of booking.
These are not rankings for accuracy or endorsements. They are practical starting points based on published location, method, and language information. This site does not test or rate individual readers.
Chih Ling Fortune Telling (芷羚論命)
Bird divination / BaZi / Zi Wei Dou Shu / palm and face reading
This consultation office publishes a location and contact information, and recent travel information introduces Japanese and English support. Ask for the reading method and the English-speaking reader when booking.
- Location
- B1, Zone 2 Room F, No. 145 Sec. 1 Xiyuan Rd.
- Before you go
- State your preferred language, method, and date before arriving
Hong Hong / Roy Fu (宏虹居士)
Palm reading / naming / BaZi / Zi Wei Dou Shu
A publicly available consultation page advertises English service and lists the B1 location. Because the information is older, contact the reader directly to confirm current English availability, pricing, and appointment times.
- Location
- B1, Zone 1 Room A, No. 145 Sec. 1 Xiyuan Rd.
- Before you go
- Confirm the current English-speaking reader and total price in advance
Walk-in bird divination or palm reading
Bird divination / palm reading / face reading / coin divination
Some visitors report receiving simple English or translation-app support for bird divination. Treat this as a walk-in cultural experience and agree on language, price, and duration before the session begins.
- Location
- B1 fortune-telling area
- Before you go
- Ask: “Can you explain the reading in English?” before sitting down
What Public Visit Reports Suggest
What first-time visitors tend to enjoy
Across public visit reports, satisfaction depends less on a promised outcome and more on choosing the right format and setting expectations before the reading starts.
Bird divination is a friendly visual entry point
Visitors often describe the bird selecting a card as the memorable part. It can be an approachable way to experience local divination culture without committing to a long consultation.
Birth details make chart readings more useful
For BaZi and Zi Wei Dou Shu, preparing your birth date, time, and place helps you spend more of the session on your actual question rather than setup or translation.
The tone of a reading is personal
Some reports describe encouragement and insight, while others find the language blunt or difficult to interpret. Treat the experience as conversation and reflection, and retain responsibility for your own decisions.
This section summarizes recurring themes from third-party public visit reports. It does not guarantee a particular reading, price, language level, or experience.
Before You Sit Down
Five things to confirm before a reading
Method and question
Be ready to say whether you want a bird-divination experience, a chart reading, or a reading about a specific topic.
Language
Ask whether the full explanation can be given in English. Do not rely only on a sign; confirm the language of the reader available that day.
Price, duration, and extras
Before starting, agree on the total price in TWD, expected duration, number of questions, and any charges for translation or follow-up.
Birth details and notes
For chart readings, bring your birth date, time, and place. Prepare a short note of your question and ask before recording or taking photos.
Appointment status
A reader may work only by appointment, especially for a particular language. Confirm availability rather than relying on the mall’s general opening hours.
Fortune Street FAQ
Longshan Temple fortune-telling street FAQ
Where is Longshan Temple Fortune-Telling Street?
It is on B1 of Longshan Temple Underground Shopping Bazaar beneath Mengchia Park. The mall connects underground to Longshan Temple MRT Station and also has several entrances at ground level.
Are the mall hours and individual reader hours the same?
No. The official mall hours are listed as 11:00–21:30 daily, but each reader sets their own schedule, days off, language availability, and booking policy.
Can I get a reading entirely in English?
Some booths advertise English or may use translation support, but this is not guaranteed across all booths or time slots. State that you need an English explanation when booking and reconfirm on arrival.
How much does a reading cost?
Prices depend on the method, duration, number of questions, and language support. Ask for the total TWD price and whether there are extra fees before the session starts.
Can a reader interpret the fortune slip I drew at Longshan Temple?
Official Taipei tourism material notes that some readers interpret temple divination slips. Ask the individual booth whether they offer this, in your language, and at what price.
Where to verify current information
Use official facility information first. Individual-reader pages and third-party reports can help with methods and language, but always confirm current availability, language, and pricing directly before visiting.
- Taipei Travel: Longshan Temple Underground Shopping Bazaar
- Taipei City Market Administration Office: Longshan Temple Underground Shopping Mall
- Taipei Travel: historical overview of the fortune-telling street
- Chih Ling Fortune Telling: published contact and access information
- Hong Hong / Roy Fu: published English-service information