Houjia Kuan Ti Temple, Tainan, Taoist temple in East District Tainan, Taiwan.
The temple features traditional elements with decorative carvings, banyan trees at the entrance, and numerous halls dedicated to Kwan Tai deity worship.
Established during the Ming Dynasty under Yongli Emperor in the mid-1600s, the temple underwent major reconstruction in 1817 following guidance from spiritual authorities.
Throughout the year, worshippers perform rituals and ceremonies at the temple, maintaining traditions that reflect the fusion of Taoist and Buddhist practices.
Located at coordinates 22.98513°N, 120.2325°E, the temple welcomes visitors daily from 4:30 AM to 10:00 PM except during government-declared typhoon holidays.
Two ancient banyan trees frame the temple entrance, with one displaying long fibrous roots while the other lacks them, representing dragon and phoenix symbols.
Location: East District
GPS coordinates: 22.98513,120.23250
Latest update: March 8, 2025 05:32
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