The Baozang Temple (traditional Chinese: 寶藏寺; simplified Chinese: 宝藏寺; pinyin: Bǎozàng Sì) is a Guanyin Temple in Fenyuan Township, Changhua County, Taiwan.

Baozang Temple
寶藏寺
Location
LocationFenyuan, Changhua County, Taiwan
Baozang Temple is located in Changhua County
Baozang Temple
Shown within Changhua County
Geographic coordinates24°00′07.8″N 120°37′40.7″E / 24.002167°N 120.627972°E / 24.002167; 120.627972
Architecture
Typetemple
StyleChinese
Date established1672

History

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The temple was originally built in 1672, during the Qing Dynasty rule. It was then rebuilt in 1971. The temple is designated as a third grade historic building. In 1995, public toilet and parking lot was built in front of the temple, enabling more visitors to visit the temple.[1]

Architecture

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The temple presents refined sculptures and traditional Chinese architecture style. The building was built in a tri-hall dual side-wings structure.[2] It displays several historic objects and almost 100 statues of gods.[1]

Transportation

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The temple is accessible by bus from Changhua Station of Taiwan Railways.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Baozang Temple". Taiwan, the Heart of Asia. Retrieved 14 May 2020.
  2. ^ "Baozang Temple, Fenyuan". Travel Changhua. Retrieved 10 March 2022.