Ganhua Eighteen Lords Temple, Temple in Ganhua Village, New Taipei City, Taiwan
Ganhua Eighteen Lords Temple is a Chinese place of worship in Ganhua Village, New Taipei City, Taiwan, standing beside the Jinshan Nuclear Power Plant along Provincial Highway 2. The structure displays carved wooden beams, painted roof tiles, and stone figures typical of northern coastal shrines.
During the 19th century, seventeen sailors and their dog drowned in a shipwreck off the coast, prompting locals to build a small shrine for the deceased. This simple memorial grew over the decades into a larger temple complex that pilgrims visit today.
Visitors bring cooked meals such as sticky rice parcels, shellfish in sauce, and chicken cooked in sesame oil to honor the spirits resting here. People light incense and ask for safety on the water or good fortune in daily life while standing before the altars.
The grounds stay open around the clock and sit directly on the coastal highway, so visitors can reach them by car or public transport without difficulty. Parking spaces lie next to the entrance, and the short walk from the roadside is level and manageable for most people.
A large dog statue stands before the newer building, remembering the animal that died of grief after the sailors perished. The dog has since been honored as a protector, and some visitors touch the sculpture before entering the temple grounds.
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