Zhonggang Cihyu Temple
中港慈裕宮
Religion
AffiliationTaoism
Location
LocationZhunan, Miaoli County, Taiwan
Zhonggang Cihyu Temple is located in Miaoli County
Zhonggang Cihyu Temple
Shown within Miaoli County
Geographic coordinates24°40′57.0″N 120°51′49.5″E / 24.682500°N 120.863750°E / 24.682500; 120.863750
Architecture
Typetemple
Completed1685

The Zhonggang Cihyu Temple (Chinese: 中港慈裕宮; pinyin: Zhōnggǎng Cíyù Gōng) is a Chinese temple dedicated to the Goddess Mazu, who is the Goddess of Sea and Patron Deity of fishermen, sailors and any occupations related to sea/ocean. It is located in Zhunan Township, Miaoli County, Taiwan and is also the oldest Matsu temple in Miaoli county.

History

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The temple was first constructed in 1685 and was rebuilt in 1783. It was listed as third-class historical building by the Ministry of the Interior in 1985.[1]

Transportation

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The temple is accessible within walking distance west of Zhunan Station of Taiwan Railways.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Zhonggang Cihyu Temple". Miaoli Travel. Retrieved 24 January 2017.