Baozang Temple Explained

Baozang Temple
Native Name:寶藏寺
Native Name Lang:zh
Map Type:Changhua County
Map Size:220px
Coordinates:24.0022°N 120.628°W
Location:Fenyuan, Changhua County, Taiwan
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Architecture Type:temple
Architecture Style:Chinese
Established:1672
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The Baozang Temple is a Guanyin Temple in Fenyuan Township, Changhua County, Taiwan.

History

The temple was originally built in 1672, during the Qing Dynasty rule. It was then rebuilt in 1971. The temple is designated as a third grade historic building. In 1995, public toilet and parking lot was built in front of the temple, enabling more visitors to visit the temple.[1]

Architecture

The temple presents refined sculptures and traditional Chinese architecture style. The building was built in a tri-hall dual side-wings structure.[2] It displays several historic objects and almost 100 statues of gods.[1]

Transportation

The temple is accessible by bus from Changhua Station of Taiwan Railways.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Baozang Temple. Taiwan, the Heart of Asia. 14 May 2020.
  2. Web site: Baozang Temple, Fenyuan. Travel Changhua. 10 March 2022.