Bei Yuan Temple, Temple in Pingtung City, Taiwan
Bei Yuan Temple is a temple in downtown Pingtung with traditional Chinese architectural features and ornately decorated roof elements. The building displays detailed stonework carved into pillars and wall surfaces throughout its structure.
The temple emerged during a transformative period when Pingtung grew from a small market town into a provincial city after 1945. It served as an important religious landmark for the developing community of that era.
The temple serves as a gathering space for the local community and becomes especially active during traditional festivals like Lunar New Year and Mid-Autumn Festival, when visitors come to pray and make offerings.
The temple can be reached by several bus routes from Pingtung Station, with the main entrance facing the eastern side. Visiting during clear weather helps you see the details of the roof decorations and stonework more clearly.
The stonework here depicts stories from Chinese mythology and is integrated directly into structural elements like pillars and wall panels. These mythological scenes form an essential part of the building itself rather than being decorative additions.
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