Bopiliao Old Street 剝皮寮歷史街區, Taiwan

This is part of the fun Taiwan travel series. View the full itinerary here.

Bopiliao Old Street is a place rich in heritage and culture. It was made famous after the movie Monga was filmed here. It has been in existence since the Qing period, and has stood the test of time throughout the Japanese occupation and the development of Mengjia.

Nowadays it is well known as the one of the cultural highlights of traditional Taiwan, and here you could find Chinese herb shops, antique shops, prayer paraphernalia and established eateries.
It is also close to the famous Longshan temple.