Guandu Temple Explained

Guandu Temple
Native Name:	關渡宮
Religious Affiliation:	Taoism
Location:	Beitou, Taipei, Taiwan
Deity:	Mazu
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Organizational Status:	-->
Architecture Type:	Temple
Year Completed:	1712
Date Destroyed:	-->
Elevation Ft:	-->

The Guandu Temple is a prominent Chinese temple in Beitou District of Taipei, Taiwan, dedicated the 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

• Qianliyan & Shunfeng'er
• List of Mazu temples around the world
• Ciyou Temple, Songshan District
• Bangka Lungshan Temple, Wanhua District
• Bangka Qingshui Temple, Wanhua District
• Dalongdong Baoan Temple, Datong District
• Xingtian Temple, Zhongshan District
• List of temples in Taiwan
• List of tourist attractions in Taiwan

External links

• Guandu Temple

Notes and References

1. Web site:

   Temple - Guandu Temple ::: TaipeiTravel Net -- Department of Information and Tourism, Taipei City Government. travel.taipei:::

   . taipeitravel.net. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20140525233654/http://www.taipeitravel.net/frontsite/en/sceneryEnListAction.do?method=doFindByPk&menuId=1030501&scenerySerNo=2011051800000321. 2014-05-25.
2. Web site: Guandu Temple - Great Taipei Travel(旅遊王TravelKing). TravelKing.
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4. Web site: Attractions > Hot Spots > Taipei City > Guandu Temple >. taiwan.net.tw. 19 April 2008 .