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Guandu Temple

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

Guandu Temple
Entrance
Traditional Chinese
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinGuāndù Gōng
Southern Min
Hokkien POJKan-tāu-kiong

Guandu Temple is a folk temple in the Beitou District of Taipei, Taiwan, worshipping the sea-goddess Mazu.[1][2]

History

The temple was originally constructed in 1712. It was also known as Lingshan Temple due to its location at Mount Ling.[3]

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.[4]

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. ^ "Foundation of Guantu Temple", Official site, Taipei: Guandu Temple, retrieved 18 November 2016. Template:Zh icon & Template:En icon
  4. ^ "Attractions > Hot Spots > Taipei City > Guandu Temple >". taiwan.net.tw.