新莊保元宮, Religious sanctuary in New Taipei City, Taiwan
The sanctuary is a Chinese temple in New Taipei City that features a main hall with traditional Minnan architecture. The building showcases intricate wood carvings and stone sculptures depicting natural motifs, while 38 Taiwan cypress logs form massive pillars that support the structure.
The temple emerged as a spiritual center for residents of New Taipei's Linkou district and the neighboring Taoyuan area. It developed during Taiwan's growth period and became important to the religious life of communities in the region.
Local residents come to leave offerings at the main altar and light incense during important festivals, making these acts central to how the space is used. The temple serves as a focal point for community gatherings and personal spiritual practice.
The temple welcomes visitors throughout most of the day and is accessible to the public year-round without disruption. The spring season brings additional natural features to observe around the grounds that enhance the visit.
A beam spanning 15 meters (49 feet) crosses the main hall and displays traditional carpentry through mortise and tenon joints without any metal fasteners. This handcrafted technique is rarely seen in modern construction and shows how the structure was built using ancient methods.
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