Hsinchu Jinshan Temple, Chinese temple in East District, Hsinchu City, Taiwan
Jinshan Temple is a Chinese temple complex with a central sanctuary divided into three sections and protective wings extending on both sides. The building employs traditional earthen bricks and stone foundations, displaying construction techniques from different periods.
The site was established in 1853 as Xianlian Temple and received its current name during Japanese colonial rule in 1896. The building underwent multiple name changes before settling into its present identity.
The main altar holds a Guanyin statue from 1986, surrounded by eighteen Arhat figures reflecting Taiwanese religious beliefs. These sculptures shape how visitors experience the spiritual space and show the local community's devotional practices.
The building sits on Jinshan Road and welcomes visitors who wish to observe religious ceremonies and examine architectural details from its different construction phases. The layered design makes it easy to explore and understand how the building evolved.
Between 1945 and 1962, the building functioned as a prison before receiving monument status in 1985. This unexpected chapter shaped the place's story in surprising ways.
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