Guandu Temple
Coordinates: 25°7′4.3″N 121°27′49.6″E / 25.117861°N 121.463778°E
Guandu Temple (Chinese: 關渡宮; pinyin: Guāndù Gōng; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Kan-tāu-kiong) is a Taoist temple in the Beitou District of Taipei, Taiwan worshipping the sea deity Mazu.[1][2]
History
The temple was originally constructed in 1661 with the name Lingshan Temple due to its location at Mount Ling.
Architecture
The temple is filled with carved dragon pillars, stone lions and wall sculptures. The door gods are in the form of relief carvings. The rafters and beams are also carved and painted. The image of Mazu sits on the main altar.
Transportation
The temple is accessible within walking distance south of Guandu Station of Taipei Metro.[3]