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Jinbanjing Tianhou Temple

Coordinates: 26°08′31.2″N 119°55′28.0″E / 26.142000°N 119.924444°E / 26.142000; 119.924444
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Jinbanjing Tianhou Temple
金板境天后宮
Location
LocationNangan, Lienchiang, Taiwan
Jinbanjing Tianhou Temple is located in Taiwan
Jinbanjing Tianhou Temple
Taiwan
Geographic coordinates26°08′31.2″N 119°55′28.0″E / 26.142000°N 119.924444°E / 26.142000; 119.924444
Architecture
TypeTemple
StyleChinese

The Jinbanjing Tianhou Temple (Chinese: 金板境天后宮; pinyin: Jīnbǎnjìng Tiānhòu Gōng) is a Mazu temple in Ren'ai Village, Nangan Township, Lienchiang County, Taiwan.

History

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The temple was constructed around 400 years ago. Over the years, the temple has undergone several renovation works. It was registered as historic landmark of Lienchiang County in 2009.[1]

Architecture

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The temple was constructed with eastern Fujian traditional architectural style. It consists of ancient firewalls and interior courtyard with wooden structure. Its interior was constructed from Fuzhou fir using column and tie beam system. The roof was constructed with extended eaves.[1]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Jinbanjing Mazu Temple, Matsu, and the Tower Burning Festival". Top 100 Religious Scenes of Taiwan. Retrieved 11 February 2021.