Houkutan Fude Temple, Tudigong temple in Chongguang Village, Taiwan.
Houkutan Fude Temple is a Tudigong shrine in Chongguang Village featuring traditional Taiwanese design with carved wooden details and gilded ornaments throughout its buildings. The complex demonstrates the craftsmanship typical of religious structures in this region.
This shrine was founded in 1935 as a prayer site for Chongguang Village. Its persistence over the decades has made it a steady focal point in the community's spiritual life.
People come here to pray to the Earth God for protection and good fortune in their everyday lives. These prayers are woven into the rhythms of the local community's year.
The shrine is accessible year-round without entrance fees and can be reached easily by regular bus services in the area. Visitors will find it open and welcoming throughout all seasons.
The path to the shrine is lined with numerous statues made by local workshops, creating an unexpected artistic display along the route. These figures give the approach to the temple its own character.
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