Beiji Temple

Chinese temple in West Central, Tainan, Taiwan

22°59′39.8″N 120°12′16.9″E / 22.994389°N 120.204694°E / 22.994389; 120.204694ArchitectureTypetemple

The Beiji Temple (traditional Chinese: 北極殿; simplified Chinese: 北极殿; pinyin: Běijí Diàn) is a Chinese temple dedicated to Xuantian Shangdi in West Central District, Tainan, Taiwan.

History

The temple has undergone several renovations. In 1804, an additional building was added at the back side of the temple for temporary accommodations for soldiers and townsmen. In 1907, the temple front was demolished for road expansion. In 1964, the temple was demolished again when a 15-meter wide road was constructed by the Tainan City Government. The front hall of the temple was restored in 1971.[1]

Transportation

The temple is accessible within walking distance southwest of Tainan Station of the Taiwan Railways.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Beiji Temple". West Central District Office, Tainan City. Retrieved 12 May 2017.
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