Khai-liông Temple, Chinese temple in southern Taiwan
Khai-liông Temple is a Chinese temple in southern Taiwan built with traditional architectural styles and elaborate decorative details. The structure features ornate roof designs, intricate carvings, and religious statuary arranged throughout its spaces.
The temple began as a response to Fujian immigrant communities who built religious centers to maintain their spiritual traditions in Taiwan. This establishment took place during a period when newcomers sought to continue their faith practices in their adopted homeland.
The temple serves as a gathering space where the community performs collective prayers and celebrates seasonal festivals together. Worshippers venerate multiple deities in ways that blend Buddhist, Taoist, and local folk traditions that have evolved over generations.
The temple is located in southern Taiwan and maintains regular visiting hours for those wishing to pay respects. Visitors should dress modestly and be mindful of ongoing religious practices to engage respectfully with the site.
The temple preserves rituals where believers gather and perform techniques passed down through generations over centuries. These ceremonies blend spiritual traditions in ways that developed locally and differ from practices seen elsewhere.
GPS coordinates: 22.99431,120.20691
Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:28
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