Nankunshen Temple, Wang Yeh temple in Beimen District, Taiwan
The temple occupies 200,000 square meters with three main buildings featuring dark wooden structures and tall roofs forming a grand religious complex.
Founded in 1662 by fishermen who discovered a sacred boat washed ashore, the temple underwent major reconstruction in 1923 under master craftsman Wang Yishun.
The temple serves as the primary spiritual center for Wang Yeh worship in Taiwan, with over 21,000 branch temples dedicated to the Five Wang Yeh deities.
The temple remains accessible throughout the year without entrance fees, providing religious services and cultural experiences to visitors and worshippers.
The temple houses the largest golden imperial edict in the world, measuring 6.6 meters in height and valued at 600 million New Taiwan dollars.
Location: Beimen District
Inception: 1662
Website: http://www.nkstemple.org.tw
Website: http://nkstemple.org.tw
GPS coordinates: 23.28613,120.14309
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:21
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