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.
| Zhonggang Cihyu Temple | |
|---|---|
中港慈裕宮 | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Taoism |
| Location | |
| Location | Zhunan, Miaoli County, Taiwan |
_location_map.svg)  Shown within Miaoli County | |
| Geographic coordinates | 24°40′57.0″N 120°51′49.5″E / 24.682500°N 120.863750°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | temple |
| Completed | 1685 |
History
editThe 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
editThe temple is accessible within walking distance west of Zhunan Station of Taiwan Railways.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Zhonggang Cihyu Temple". Miaoli Travel. Retrieved 24 January 2017.
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