Tainan Dongyue Temple, Religious temple in West Central District, Tainan, Taiwan.
The temple consists of three separate halls dedicated to different deities, including Yuedi, Dizang Wang, and Huang Du, showcasing traditional Chinese architecture.
Founded in 1661 during early Han settlement in Taiwan, the temple underwent multiple restorations while maintaining its original late 17th-century architectural style.
The temple functions as a spiritual center where people communicate with deceased relatives through ceremonies and connect with underworld deities.
Visitors can reach the temple at 110 Minquan Road, Section 1, in Tainan's West Central District through regular public transportation services.
The temple walls display detailed murals depicting scenes of the underworld, making it a central location for understanding Chinese afterlife beliefs.
Location: West Central District
Inception: 1661
GPS coordinates: 22.99062,120.20965
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:15
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