Beidou Shou'an Temple, Temple in Changhua City, Taiwan.
Beidou Shou'an Temple stands as a traditional Taiwanese religious complex featuring ornate woodcarvings, ancestral memorial tablets, and multiple subsidiary shrines dedicated to various deities worshipped by local communities.
Originally established during the Qing Dynasty era, the temple was rebuilt in 1984 using concrete materials after being destroyed by wind disasters, and underwent comprehensive modernization renovations completed in 2000.
The temple serves as the focal point for annual Mazu procession festivals where entire communities participate in elaborate parades, demonstrating the deep connection between religious faith and collective identity in Taiwanese society.
Located near Shungeng Road with convenient public transportation access, the temple maintains daily opening hours from 6 AM to 10 PM and provides parking facilities for visitors attending religious ceremonies.
The temple's main Mazu statue has an extraordinary origin story, having been discovered floating in the Donglo River in 1936 and initially housed in a private shrine before being formally installed in the temple.
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