Solo score 4 out of 5: Very comfortableMultiple sources agree · checked 2026-10
Zhishanyan (Huiji Temple and Zhishan Cultural and Ecological Garden)
芝山岩（芝山文化生態綠園、惠濟宮） · show this name to taxi drivers
A small wooded hill in residential Shilin where human remains about 2,500 years old were dug up, topped by Huiji Temple, first built in 1752. The garden at its foot has a small archaeology exhibition hall and a care area for injured wild birds.
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Admission
Check on site
The garden lists an adult fee of about NT$50; confirm at the gate. No entry fee is listed for Huiji Temple.
Hours
09:00–17:00 · Closed Mon
Garden and exhibition hall hours, closed Mondays. Huiji Temple on the hilltop opens every day 06:00-19:00.
Time needed
1-1.5 hours
Booking
Not needed
Minimum
None
Details can change. Check on site before you rely on hours, prices or payment.
How to visit, step by step
- From Zhishan Station (R17) Exit 1, follow Fuguo Road, cross Zhongcheng Park and turn onto Yusheng Street. The garden is opposite the Yangming Hospital emergency entrance
- Pay the small entry fee at the garden gate (about NT$50 for adults) and see the archaeology exhibition and the injured-bird area
- Walk up to Huiji Temple on the hilltop. It opens every day 06:00-19:00 and no entry fee is listed
- Keep quiet around people praying and near the birds. Don't count on English explanations in the exhibition hall
Don't miss: The archaeology exhibition hall, then the hilltop Huiji Temple and its view over Shilin.
Best time to go alone: A weekday morning from Tuesday to Friday, when the garden is open and quiet.
Getting there
MRT: Zhishan (R17), Exit 1, roughly 10-15 min on foot via Fuguo Rd. and Zhongcheng Park.
No. 120, Yusheng St., Shilin Dist., Taipei City (Zhishan Cultural and Ecological Garden)
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Multiple sources agree · 2026-10
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