Songshan Feng Tian Temple, Chinese temple in Taipei, Taiwan.
Songshan Feng Tian Temple is a Chinese temple in Taipei featuring prayer halls dedicated to multiple deities. The complex displays symmetrically arranged spaces with traditional red columns and detailed stone carvings depicting mythological figures throughout its structure.
The temple originated during the Qing Dynasty and underwent major reconstruction in the early 1900s following an earthquake in 1905. This rebuilding shaped the structure visitors see today.
The temple honors Mazu, the sea goddess, and Guanyin, the goddess of mercy, with carefully crafted altars and burning incense visible in each prayer hall. Visitors observe how devotees use these spaces daily to practice their faith, making the complex a living center of community worship.
The temple is easily accessible by the Taipei Metro, with several stations within walking distance of the complex. Visitors should dress respectfully and follow the protocols observed by those visiting prayer spaces.
The temple preserves a gold-plated plaque from 1928 given by the Japanese Imperial House, considered one of the finest preserved artifacts of its kind. This rare object reflects the historical connections between the temple and Japan during the period of Japanese administration.
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