Xinzhuang Temple of Goddess of Mercy

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Xinzhuang Temple of Goddess of Mercy, Mazu temple in Xinzhuang District, Taiwan

The temple includes a main hall dedicated to Mazu, side halls for Qielan and Fuder deities, and a rear hall housing Guanyin Bodhisattva statues.

The temple was established in 1686 during the Qing Dynasty and underwent several renovations throughout different periods, including the Qianlong and Jiaqing eras.

The temple maintains a collection of wooden plaques, stone tablets, and carved poetry couplets dating from the Qianlong and Jiaqing periods of Chinese history.

The temple opens daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, with spring celebrations on March 23rd and autumn festivities on September 9th of the lunar calendar.

The building incorporates a traditional three-section, four-hall layout with swallow-tail ridges and multiple-level eaves in its architectural design.

Location: New Taipei

Location: Xinzhuang District

Inception: 1686

GPS coordinates: 25.03427,121.45287

Latest update: May 13, 2025 19:38

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