Three Mountains King Temple Explained

Three Mountains King Temple
Native Name:九如三山國王廟
Native Name Lang:zh
Map Type:Pingtung County
Map Size:220px
Coordinates:22.7307°N 120.4847°W
Location:Jiuru, Pingtung County, Taiwan
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Architecture Type:Chinese temple
Architecture Style:Hakka
Year Completed:1651
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The Three Mountains King Temple is a temple in Jiuru Township, Pingtung County, Taiwan.

Name

The Three Mountains part of the temple name refers to the three mountains in Mainland China, which are Mount Du, Mount Ming and Mount Jing.[1]

History

The temple was constructed in 1651 and is dedicated to Lords of the Three Mountains.[1] [2]

Architecture

The temple is a traditional Hakka-style building listed as the 3rd category of historical building by the government. The roof of the temple is a tail-shaped structure divided into three sections. The temple building is divided into three prayer rooms and two wings.[1]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Three Mountains King Temple. Love Pingtung. 30 November 2016.
  2. Web site: Three Mountains King Temple (Hakka culture). Taiwan Medical Travel. 13 February 2022.