Guandu Temple

Coordinates: 25°7′4.3″N 121°27′49.6″E / 25.117861°N 121.463778°E / 25.117861; 121.463778

Guandu Temple

Guandu Temple (Chinese: 關渡宮; pinyin: Guāndù Gōng; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Kan-tāu-kiong) is a Taoist temple in the Beitou District of Taipei, Taiwan worshipping the sea deity Mazu.[1][2]

History

The temple was originally constructed in 1661 with the name Lingshan Temple due to its location at Mount Ling.

Architecture

The temple is filled with carved dragon pillars, stone lions and wall sculptures. The door gods are in the form of relief carvings. The rafters and beams are also carved and painted. The image of Mazu sits on the main altar.

Transportation

The temple is accessible within walking distance south of Guandu Station of Taipei Metro.[3]

See also

References

  1. ↑ ":::Temple - Guandu Temple ::: TaipeiTravel Net -- Department of Information and Tourism, Taipei City Government. travel.taipei:::". taipeitravel.net.
  2. ↑ "Guandu Temple - Great Taipei Travel(旅遊王TravelKing)". TravelKing.
  3. ↑ "Attractions > Hot Spots > Taipei City > Guandu Temple >". taiwan.net.tw.

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