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Zuoying Ciji Temple
Zuoying Ciji Temple () or Bao Sheng Da Di Temple () is a temple by Lotus Lake in Zuoying District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. See also * Baosheng Dadi * Cide Temple * Chi Ming Palace * Zhouzi Qingshui Temple * Spring and Autumn Pavilions * List of temples in Taiwan * Religion in Taiwan Religion in Taiwan is characterised by a diversity of religious beliefs and practices, predominantly those pertaining to the continued preservation of the ancient Chinese culture and religion. Freedom of religion is inscribed in the constituti ... References Religious buildings and structures in Kaohsiung Taoist temples in Taiwan Zuoying District {{Taiwan-religious-struct-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lotus Lake, Kaohsiung, Dec 06
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Bao Sheng Da Di
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Lotus Lake
Lotus Pond () is an artificial lake and popular tourist destination on the east side of Zuoying District in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Opened in 1951, it is famous for the lotus plants on the lake and the numerous temples around the lake, including the Spring and Autumn Pavilions (春秋閣), the Dragon and Tiger Pagodas (龍虎塔), and the Confucian Temple (孔廟). Lotus Pond was the site for several water sporting events for World Games 2009, including canoe polo, water ski, and dragon boat. Temples Kaohsiung Confucius Temple The old Confucius Temple was originally built in 1684. The temple has a circumference of to 122 meters. However, during the Japanese colonial period due to lack of maintenance, the only part of the original structure was the Chong Sheng Shrine, which is presently which located in the west side of Old City Elementary School nearby Lotus Pond. The new Confucius Temple was located in northwest corner of Lotus Pond; then, it was relocated and rebuilt in 1977, l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zuoying District
Zuoying District () is a District (Taiwan), district of Kaohsiung, Kaohsiung City in southern Republic of China, Taiwan. Zuoying District has the most populous Village (Republic of China), village in Taiwan: Fushan Village. History Zuoying was established in the mid-seventeenth century as a military fortress, known as Old City of Zuoying, Old Fengshan (鳳山, also Old Fongshan). It is now the site of Tsoying Harbour, known formerly as . 'Sa-ei' is the Japanese on'yomi (Chinese reading) of the city's name in Chinese characters, but was romanized as 'Tsoying' after World War II by American Naval Consultants. In May 1960 a Republic of China Air Force North American F-86 Sabre crashed into a neighborhood in Zuoying killing 11 and injuring 45. Geography Zuoying's Lotus Lake is one of the major tourist attractions of southern Taiwan. This beautiful man-made lake is situated between Gueishan (Turtle Mountain) and Panpingshan (Half-screen Mountain). The Spring and Autumn Pavilions, Dr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kaohsiung
Kaohsiung, officially Kaohsiung City, is a special municipality located in southern Taiwan. It ranges from the coastal urban center to the rural Yushan Range with an area of . Kaohsiung City has a population of approximately 2.73 million people as of October 2023 and is Taiwan's third most populous city and largest city in southern Taiwan. Founded in the 17th century as a small trading village named Takau, the city has since grown into the political and economic center of southern Taiwan, with key industries such as manufacturing, steel-making, oil refining, freight transport and shipbuilding. It is classified as a "Gamma −" level global city by the Globalization and World Cities Research Network, with some of the most prominent infrastructures in Taiwan. Kaohsiung is of strategic importance to the nation as the city is the main port city of Taiwan; the Port of Kaohsiung is the largest and busiest harbor in Taiwan and more than 67% of the nation's exports and i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taiwan
Taiwan, officially the Republic of China (ROC), is a country in East Asia. The main geography of Taiwan, island of Taiwan, also known as ''Formosa'', lies between the East China Sea, East and South China Seas in the northwestern Pacific Ocean, with the China, People's Republic of China (PRC) to the northwest, Japan to the northeast, and the Philippines to the south. It has an area of , with mountain ranges dominating the eastern two-thirds and plains in the western third, where its Urbanization by country, highly urbanized population is concentrated. The combined Free area of the Republic of China, territories under ROC control consist of list of islands of Taiwan, 168 islands in total covering . The Taipei–Keelung metropolitan area, largest metropolitan area is formed by Taipei (the capital), New Taipei City, and Keelung. With around 23.9 million inhabitants, Taiwan is among the List of countries and dependencies by population density, most densely populated countries. Tai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baosheng Dadi
Poh Seng Tai Tay (), also known as ''Taitokong'' (), is the God of Medicine worshiped among the Hoklo people in Fujian, Taiwan, and the Hokkien communities in Southeast Asia. Legends Early years Gô͘ Tho () was born in the year 979 in Pehta village (白礁), Tangwa county, Quanzhou prefecture (now in Jiaomei, Zhangzhou). At the time this area was recently annexed by the Song dynasty from Qingyuan Circuit, a ''de-facto'' independent entity emerged after the fall of the Min Empire of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period. His birthday is celebrated with parades and festivals on the 15th day of the third lunar month. His father Gô͘ Thong () and mother Ng Gwat-hwa () were refugees from Zhangzhou, they lived in poverty and were engaged in fishing. When Gô͘ Tho was 13, his father died due to an illness, as his family could not afford a doctor. His mother died shortly after that out of grief. After the death of his parents, Gô͘ Tho started learning medicine. He prac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cide Temple
The Cide Temple on Dianziding Street, also known as the Dianziding, Liujia, Mazu, or Tianhou Temple, is a temple northwest of Lotus Lake in Zuoying District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. In Chinese, it is commonly distinguished by its location.. History The temple was originally built as an unnamed temple to the Chinese earth god Tudigong. In 1821, the temple was renamed the Palace of Kindness and Virtue and rededicated to both Tudigong and Mazu, the deified form of Lin Moniang from medieval Fujian who is worshipped as the Goddess of Sea and also honoured as the Queen of Heaven. In 1941, amid the Second World War, the Japanese occupation government converted to an agriculture office and later a regimental branch office. The Japanese ordered the demolition of the palace, but it was rebuilt from 1973 to 1976. Services On Mazu's birthday according to the Chinese lunar calendar, the temple hosts a Taiwanese opera group who performs on a stage in front of the temple's main hall. See also ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chi Ming Palace
Chi Ming Palace () is a temple located on Lotus Lake in Zuoying District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Also called Southeast of Dili Que hall, Chi Ming palace is the most spectacular temple by Lotus Lake. Located in the west and facing the east. In 1628, Qing army occupied Taiwan, to promote Confucianism, culture and education; hence, magistrate Yang Fang Sheng had set up “Confucian Temple” at Zuoying and built “Minglun hall” at left side. In addition to there are military and political center in Zuoying, it took up the heavy responsibility to pass down. During the Japanese occupation of Taiwan, Japanese religions and customs had been enforced into Taiwanese society, which led to a decline in local culture, folklore and religion. It made local community to become worried. The ancestors of Chi Ming palace who built it, Xie Zhi Weng and Chen Wang Weng, constructed “Ming De Hall” and worshiped “Five Male Bodhisattva” for main Deity under Heaven's will by tossing '' divination b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zhouzi Qingshui Temple
The Qing Shui Temple () is a temple located around Lotus Pond, Kaohsiung, Lotus Lake in Zuoying District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Description The temple is situated at the East and faces to the West. Lotus Lake is in front of the temple. On its right hand side lays Panping Mountain, and its left hand side is Great and Small Tortoise Mountains. The temple's style is a mixture of Eastern and Western. The structure is magnificent and the impressive style is dignified and solemn. The statue of the intelligent and courageous master garrisoned the village at then trance. It is height of 50 feet, length of 30 feet and width of 28 feet. It was inlaid by 387 units of Hunglung stones. The wooden carved traditional palace lanterns hung at the main temple has an impressive dignified and solemn air. The celestial dragons, lighting lamps, net walls, arches, relief in sculptures, tablets, and net windows are all carved in Chinese cypress with its true color remained. The door gods made of sunflower ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spring And Autumn Pavilions
The Spring and Autumn Pavilions () are a Taoist temple complex located on Lotus Lake in Zuoying District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Like the Dragon and Tiger Pagodas, the temple is special and unique. It was built in 1953 by Chi Ming palace, were two Chinese palace-style pavilions. The complex can be seen from the top of the Dragon and Tiger Pagodas. History Spring and Autumn Pavilions, also called "Spring and Autumn Royal Pavilion", got its name from the Spring Pavilion and Autumn Pavilion. It is a landmark that commemorates the martial saint Lord Kuan. It was selected as one of the country's top ten beauty spots. Each of the two towers is four stories high and octagonal in shape. With green tiles and yellow walls, they look like antique pagoda. There are thousands of turtles on a half-moon pond in front of the Spring and Autumn Pavilions. Looking left from the Dragon and Tiger Pagodas, visitors can see the Spring and Autumn Pavilions. Next to the two pavilions is the 5-mile Pavilion ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Temples In Taiwan
This is a list of notable temples in Taiwan associated with Chinese folk religion, mostly Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism. Religious affiliation is based on what each temple registered as to the Ministry of the Interior, though temples often incorporate elements from other sects. Northern Taiwan Taipei City Keelung City New Taipei City Taoyuan City Hsinchu City Hsinchu County Miaoli County Central Taiwan Taichung City Changhua County Nantou County Yunlin County Southern Taiwan Chiayi City Chiayi County Tainan City Kaohsiung City Pingtung County Eastern Taiwan Yilan County Hualien County Taitung County Outlying Islands Penghu County Kinmen County Lienchiang County References {{Reflist * Temples A temple (from the Latin ) is a place of worship, a building used for spiritual rituals and activities such as prayer and sacrifice. By convention, the specially built places of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
