Sihua Hall, Chinese temple in North District, Tainan, Taiwan.
Sihua Hall is a Chinese temple in North Tainan featuring intricate wooden carvings and decorative elements throughout its structure. The architecture displays traditional Taiwanese building methods with detailed ornamentation adorning the walls, pillars, and roof sections.
The temple originated during the Ming Dynasty and was officially recognized as a municipality-level historical site in 1985. This designation confirmed its importance as a preserved record of the area's past.
The temple functions as a gathering place for traditional Chinese religious observances, where you can watch people participate in ceremonies and make offerings. These practices remain active parts of the local community's spiritual life today.
The temple is accessible to visitors who wish to explore its interior rooms and artistic details. It helps to move slowly and respectfully through the space to notice the many crafted elements decorating the walls and ceiling.
Local merchants established this temple not only as a place of worship but also to spread Confucian teachings within the community. This dual role as both a religious and educational center sets it apart from other temples in the region.
Location: North District
GPS coordinates: 22.99944,120.21000
Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:08
Fort Provintia
768 m
Beiji Temple
760 m
Kaiji Yuhuang Temple
320 m
Ta Kuan-Yin Ting and Hsin-Chi Kung
426 m
赤崁樓大士殿
789 m
Shangri-La's Far Eastern Plaza Hotel Tainan
508 mWu Garden
713 m
Kaiji Tianhou Temple
760 m
Yuanhe Temple and Bailong An
709 m
Former Tainan Assembly Hall
704 m
Wanfu Temple
815 m
Former Tainan Weather Observatory
819 m
Quantaiwu Great Ancestral Hall
543 m
Former Japanese Army Infantry Second Regiment Dormitories
621 m
國花商業大樓
821 m
Kaiji lingyou Temple
662 m
Khai-liông Temple
654 m
Wugui Well
662 m重道崇文坊
350 m
Former Tainan Office of the Tainan Branch of the Taiwan Governor-General's Monopoly Bureau
288 m
China Daily News Ambassador Commercial Building
233 m
Remains of Former Tainan Examination Hall
745 m
廣慈院
459 m
陳一鶴老宅
685 m
Old Dormitory of Tainan Prefecture in Takezonochō, Tainan
735 m
Tainan Children's Science Museum
488 m
甘樂阿舍美術館
160 m
臺南廳長官邸
831 mVisited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes