Taichung Wanhe Temple, Mazu temple in Nantun District, Taiwan
Wanhe Temple is a Mazu temple in Nantun District in Taiwan featuring a traditional three-section layout. The structure displays intricately carved wooden elements, stone pillars, and decorative lotus patterns on the column heads.
The community founded the temple in 1726 during the Qing Dynasty, with twelve different family clans collaborating to fund the building. This collective effort reflected cooperation between the local groups.
The temple houses multiple Mazu statues venerated in different spaces, showing how the community values different representations of the goddess. Visitors can observe how local worship traditions find expression in the various artworks and offerings displayed throughout.
The building welcomes visitors daily from 5:30 AM to 7:00 PM. The nearby Nantun Market bus station is served by routes 30 and 40, making access by public transportation straightforward.
The temple foundation preserves a collection of historical photographs from the late Qing period through the 1970s. These images document the daily life and changes in the local community across several generations.
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