Nanyao Temple

The Nanyao Temple (traditional Chinese: 南瑤宮; simplified Chinese: 南瑶宫; pinyin: Nányáo Gōng) is a Mazu temple in Nanyao Village, Changhua City, Changhua County, Taiwan.^[1] It is designated as a third grade historic building.

Nanyao Temple
南瑤宮
Location
Location	Changhua City, Changhua County, Taiwan
Shown within Changhua County
Geographic coordinates	24°4′3.7″N 120°32′18.7″E
Architecture
Type	temple
Completed	1738

Nanyao Temple

Main shrine of the Nanyao Temple

History

The construction of the temple was completed in 1738 and originally named Mazu Temple. In November 1738, the construction of the main hall was planned and the temple was renamed Nanyao Temple. In December 1872, a face-cleaning room was added on the left side of the temple thus the cylindrical pillars were constructed. It was originally designed as two-tier structure but the third tier was added during the Japanese rule.^[2] On 25 April 1985, the Ministry of the Interior designated the temple as a historical building.

Architecture

The temple consists of ceremonial arch, Sanchuan Gate, main hall, Guanyin Hall, Heavenly Hall and pilgrims' building. The main hall was constructed with traditional architectural style while the Guanyin Hall was constructed with the combination of Fujian, Western and Japanese styles.^[3]

See also

• Qianliyan & Shunfeng'er
• List of Mazu temples around the world
• Kaihua Temple
• Shengwang Temple
• Yuanching Temple
• Changhua Confucian Temple
• Bengang Tianhou Temple
• List of temples in Taiwan
• List of tourist attractions in Taiwan