Ciyou Temple

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Coordinates: 25°03′04″N 121°34′40″E / 25.051085°N 121.577678°E / 25.051085; 121.577678

Main facade of Ciyou Temple in Songshan District, Taipei.
Altars in the tower of Ciyou Temple.

Ciyou Temple (Chinese: 松山慈祐宮; pinyin: Sōngshān Cíyòu Gōng; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Siong-san-chû-iū-kiong) is a temple in Songshan District, Taipei, Taiwan. The temple is dedicated to the goddess Mazu. It was constructed in 1753 CE.[1]

According to legends the temple was founded by a wandering monk who came upon a group on Matsu followers. Together they raised money for ten years and then built their temple.[2]

Transportation

The temple is accessible within walking distance North of Songshan Station of the Taiwan Railways Administration.

See also

References

  1. ↑ Temples in Taipei
  2. ↑ Ciyou Temple
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