| Sanchong Yi Tian Temple | |
| Native Name: | 三重義天宮 |
| Native Name Lang: | zh |
| Coordinates: | 25.0763°N 121.4836°W |
| Religious Affiliation: | Taoism |
| Location: | No. 150, Chelutou Street, Sanchong District, New Taipei, Taiwan |
| Festivals: | --> |
| Organizational Status: | --> |
| Architecture Type: | Taoist temple |
| Year Completed: | 1965 |
| Date Destroyed: | --> |
| Elevation Ft: | --> |
The Sanchong Yi Tian Temple is a traditional Taoist temple located in Sanchong District, New Taipei, Taiwan. Built in 1965, the sea goddess Mazu is the principal Deity worshiped at Sanchong Yi Tian Temple. The temple is the center of religious worship in the surrounding areas of Sanchong and Luzhou. It is also known locally as Cat Temple as it is famous for providing a shelter for neighborhood stray cats.[1] The front stairway leading to the temple is more than in length and several red lanterns adorn the front gate. It is believed that these lanterns initially attracted the felines to the temple.[2] [3]
The temple is accessible by Sanchong metro station of Taipei Metro.[4]