Tiantan Tiangong Temple

Tiantan Tiangong is a religious building in the West Central District of Tainan, Taiwan, dedicated to the Heaven God. The halls display carved wooden beams and painted ceilings, while courtyards provide space for ceremony areas and prayer spots.

The site began as a gathering place for the local Taoist community and grew into a key religious center in Tainan. Over the years, worshippers expanded the complex and added more prayer halls.

The temple shows traditional Taoist worship of the Heaven God, reflected in the incense burners and offerings that visitors leave throughout the day. Worshippers burn incense sticks and pray before the decorated altars, following the rhythm of old rituals.

The building opens early in the morning and closes in the evening, so visitors can explore the halls during most daylight hours. The interior spaces are accessible through several entrances, and seating areas are available if you want to take a break.

The site features outdoor areas with covered walkways that offer shelter during rain while keeping views open to the surrounding courtyards. This layout allows visitors to move freely between prayer halls without feeling the weather too much.

GPS coordinates: 22.99387,120.20395

Latest update: December 20, 2025 13:58