Jiali Jintang Temple, Chinese temple in Jiali District, Taiwan.
Jiali Jintang Temple is a Chinese temple in Jiali District that houses three main deities called the Zhu, Lei, and Yin Royal Lords. The structure sits on Zhongshan Road and serves as an important place of worship for the local community.
The temple was founded in 1698 when early settlers brought statues of Lord Xiao and Guanyin across the Taiwan Strait seeking protection for sea voyages. This founding reflects the importance of both trade and religious faith in the region's early development.
The temple serves as a gathering place for local communities who participate in traditional ceremonies and processions that connect neighborhoods throughout the area. These practices remain central to the spiritual and social life of the region.
The temple welcomes daily visitors and comes alive during major celebrations when local communities gather. Planning your visit around these ceremonial times allows you to experience the space as an active place of worship and community connection.
The interior features intricate decorative work created by craftsman He Jinlong in the 1920s using traditional cut-and-paste techniques from the Chaozhou style. These detailed hand-made ornaments represent a rare example of skilled artistry preserved within the building.
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