Yancheng Sanshan Guowang Temple, Chinese temple in Yancheng District, Taiwan.
Yancheng Sanshan Guowang Temple is a Chinese temple in Yancheng District with three main halls and three shrines arranged in a traditional temple layout. The central hall houses three deity statues representing mountains, which are the focal points for worship.
The temple was founded in 1729 during Emperor Yongzheng's reign, with merchants and residents from eastern Guangdong funding its construction in 1742 under Emperor Qianlong. These two building phases reflect growing support from the local trading community.
The temple follows traditional Chaozhou architectural style, with stone columns supporting a connected pillar arrangement that visitors can see throughout the structure. This building method shows how local craftsmen organized their work.
The temple is regularly open for visitors and can be explored throughout the day. Activity peaks during lunar calendar festivals, when locals gather for important religious ceremonies and celebrations.
Dragon motifs decorate the wooden beams in the worship area, bringing symbolic power to the space. Interior gable walls display wood relief carvings and detailed engravings on curved beams, showcasing craftsmanship from earlier times.
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