Zhonggang Cihyu Temple
Temple in Zhunan, Miaoli County, Taiwan
24°40′57.0″N 120°51′49.5″E / 24.682500°N 120.863750°E / 24.682500; 120.863750
The Zhonggang Cihyu Temple (Chinese: 中港慈裕宮; pinyin: Zhōnggǎng Cíyù Gōng) is a Chinese temple dedicated to the Goddess Mazu, who is the Goddess of Sea and Patron Deity of fishermen, sailors and any occupations related to sea/ocean. It is located in Zhunan Township, Miaoli County, Taiwan and is also the oldest Matsu temple in Miaoli county.
History
The temple was first constructed in 1685 and was rebuilt in 1783. It was listed as third-class historical building by the Ministry of the Interior in 1985.[1]
Transportation
The temple is accessible within walking distance west of Zhunan Station of Taiwan Railways.
See also
- Qianliyan & Shunfeng'er
- List of Mazu temples around the world
- List of temples in Taiwan
- List of tourist attractions in Taiwan
References
- ^ "Zhonggang Cihyu Temple". Miaoli Travel. Retrieved 24 January 2017.
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