Tongxiao Shrine Explained

Tongxiao Shrine
Native Name:通霄神社
Native Name Lang:zh
Map Type:Miaoli County
Map Size:220px
Location:Tongxiao, Miaoli County, Taiwan
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Architecture Type:shrine
Year Completed:1937
Date Destroyed:-->
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The Tongxiao Shrine is a shrine in Tongxiao Township, Miaoli County, Taiwan.

History

The shrine was built in 1937 during the Japanese rule of Taiwan. After the handover of Taiwan from Japan to the Republic of China, the main hall of the shrine was renovated by Tongxiao Mayor into the Tongxiao Zhonglie Shrine in 1947 for people to honor the fallen Republic of China Armed Forces in World War II. The shrine was damaged by the Jiji earthquake in 1999. In 2002, the government designated the shrine as historical monument and restored it.[1] The main shrine has eventually turned into Martyr's Shrine and honour Koxinga.

Transportation

The shrine is accessible within walking distance north east of Tongxiao Station of Taiwan Railways.[2]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Tongxiao Shrine. Round Taiwan Round. 19 December 2016.
  2. Web site: 10 February 2022. Tongxiao Shrine. Taiwan, the Heart of Asia. 9 March 2022.