Datianhou Temple, commonly known as Tainan Mazu Temple, was built in the 23rd year of Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty (1684 AD). The Tianhou Temple has undergone several renovations and is listed as a historic site in Taiwan. The Queen of Heaven is Mazu, the goddess that boatmen, sailors, travelers, merchants and fishermen of all dynasties believe in together. Taiwan's Mazu culture is particularly strong, which is related to the fishermen's culture along the coast. Before the ship sails, it is necessary to make sacrifices to the Queen of Heaven, to pray for good wind and safety, and to enshrine the Queen of Heaven on the ship. Among the nearly 400 Mazu temples in Taiwan, Datianhou Temple is the only Mazu temple included in the official Spring and Autumn Festival. The statues and sculptures in the temple are all from the hands of famous craftsmen. The precious richness of ancient plaques and ancient couplets is even rarer in temples in Taiwan. Datianhou Palace can be divided into four main parts, Sanchuan Hall, worship hall, main hall and apse, which are called "four entrances". In front of the main hall, there is a Danchi stone wall, carved with flying dragons, treading waves and soaring clouds, quite imposing, rare in other temples, fully showing the style of imperial architecture. When you come to the main entrance, the first thing you see is a pair of stone lions in front of the door, which are finely carved and unique in shape. The entrance gate is tall and majestic. It does not have the painted door gods of traditional temples, but it is equipped with many protruding wooden nails. On both sides are the figures of eight horses and dragons and tigers carved from granite, which are majestic and rough. Looking inward from the gate of the main hall, through the elevated patio and the narrow space of the house, you can see the full-body statue of Mazu shrouded in cigarettes and under the golden curtain. Mazu has kind eyes, kind eyes, and a serene demeanor. It is said that Mazu was originally pink noodles, but after being surrounded by incense for hundreds of years, the Mazu you see now has become a black "cigarette noodles". This statue was made by a Quanzhou master about 300 years ago, and it can be said to be one of the representatives of Taiwanese clay sculptures. The shrines on both sides of the statue of Mazu also enshrine the dragon king of the east, west, south and north and the narcissus king. In addition, another feature of the temple is that in addition to the Mazu in the main hall called aunt, there are also so-called "second mother" and "third mother" Mazu statues, whose shape is only half of the aunt's, with a pink face and two eyes. Open, it is different from the drooping eyelids of the Mazu statue. You may wish to visit it when you have time.
nicest temple in tw!!! always visit it when I'm here. is a must to visit!! it's abit crowded during weekends
The temple is located in the central and western district of Tainan City, the main Taoist temple of the Mazu. The temple was formerly the Ningjing Wang Zhu Shugui in the Ming Dynasty. In 1683, Taiwan entered the Qing Dynasty, and then converted the palace into the Temple of the Mazu. It is the first official temple of the Mazu in Taiwan. The most special of the temple is a lifelike and large-scale Mazu statue. In addition, the palace of the Great Tianhou has a very rich historical relics, and it is like being in the art hall. It is exquisite and breathtaking.
The Great Temple of the Queen of Heaven is located in the heart of Tainan City, Taiwan. It is the oldest Temple of Heaven in Taiwan. It has a long history of more than 300 years. The quaint architecture and elegant atmosphere are really a rare place to sacrifice. See the temple.
Tainan Tianhou Palace is a must-see attraction in Tainan. It is said that it is rated as a first-class monument. The Tianhou Palace is also the Aunt Mother Temple. It is said that this is the first key Mazu Temple in Taiwan. The architecture here is very historical. When you walk into the temple, it feels like you are back to ancient times. This Tianhou Palace is not free, the incense is very strong!
It was the first official Mazu temple in Taiwan built in the reign of Kangxi in the Qing Dynasty. The main god Mazu was worshipped. The statues of Mazu were larger than those of other temples. Visiting the scenic spots in Tainan and walking around any corner of the temple, you could feel the scent of the monuments, just like being in an art hall, the fragrant cigarettes of the incense stove filled the whole hall, and you could feel the magnificence. Strict compassion is flowing in everyone's heart.
Tainan - Akasaka Tower, the Great Temple of the Hou-hou, the Chenghuang Temple, the street view: Tainan is the Green Party's territory but this is the real Taiwan. It retains the most traditional Taiwanese culture. Tainan during the day and night is two worlds, Tainan during the day is like Jay Chou's simple love and Daoxiang, and Tainan at night is like a Hong Kong and Taiwan ghost film. Tainan's ten steps and one temple are full of wooden paper people. And many small temples are bamboo-built archways that feel like private buildings. If I have the opportunity, I will come to Tainan to experience this rich southern Anhui culture.