Hedecanan Guanghui Temple, Chinese temple in Wujie, Taiwan.
Hedecanan Guanghui Temple is a Chinese temple located on Lizejian's historic street in Wujie. Its main hall displays intricate wood carvings and decorative roof elements from the early 1900s, with a newer building constructed behind the original structure.
The temple was built during the Daoguang Emperor's reign in the Qing Dynasty. A major renovation between 2006 and 2016 modernized the structure while preserving its original architectural elements.
During the Lantern Festival, residents perform zouwang rituals by carrying divine sedan chairs through eight surrounding villages as a form of communal worship and celebration.
The temple is freely accessible to visitors and easily reached via the historic street. The site combines the original structure with modern facilities, making it welcoming for both cultural enthusiasts and worshippers.
Unlike most traditional temples that face the sea, this one turns its back to the ocean and faces the mountains instead. This uncommon orientation reflects specific geographic and spiritual considerations of its original location.
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