The Furen Temple () is a
Chinese temple
Chinese temple architecture refer to a type of structures used as place of worship of Chinese Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, or Chinese folk religion, where people revere ethnic Chinese gods and ancestors. They can be classified as:
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dedicated to
Kai Zhang Sheng Wang, and is located along
Daxi Old Street in
Daxi District
Daxi District (), formerly known as Daxi Township (), is a district (Taiwan), district in eastern Taoyuan City, Taiwan. In March 2012, it was named one of the ''Top 10 Small Tourist Destinations'' by the Tourism Bureau of Taiwan.
History
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Taoyuan City
Taoyuan () is a special municipality located in northwestern Taiwan, neighboring New Taipei City to the north-east, Yilan County to the south-east, and Hsinchu County to the south-west. Taoyuan District is the seat of the municipal gove ...
,
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 Ocea ...
. It is the largest temple in Daxi.
History

The temple was established in 1813 by Lee Bing-sheng, Lu Fan-tiao and Lin Ben-yuan.
During the
Japanese rule of Taiwan
The Geography of Taiwan, island of Taiwan, together with the Penghu, Penghu Islands, became an annexed territory of the Empire of Japan in 1895, when the Qing dynasty ceded Taiwan Province, Fujian-Taiwan Province in the Treaty of Shimonoseki a ...
, a civilian protection bureau was established at the temple and later on it became a
military hospital
A military hospital is a hospital owned or operated by a military. They are often reserved for the use of military personnel and their dependents, but in some countries are made available to civilians as well. They may or may not be located on a m ...
. It has undergone reconstruction twice.
Architecture
Consisting of three palaces, the temple covers a total area of 990 m
2, which makes it the largest temple in Daxi District. Each of the central hall or wing is supported by two dragon pillars. The courtyard is divided into two sections.
See also
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Chih Shan Yen Hui Chi Temple
The Chih Shan Yen Hui Chi Temple () is a temple in Shilin District, Taipei, Taiwan.
History
The temple was constructed in 1752–1764. Afterwards, it has been rebuilt five times until its current structure stands since 1968. The Lin Shuangwen r ...
, Taipei
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Shengwang Temple
Shengwang Temple ( zh, t=聖王廟, p=Shèngwáng Miào) is a temple located in Changhua City, Changhua County, Taiwan. The temple is dedicated to Kaizhang Shengwang or Tan Goan-kong, a Tang dynasty official who was instrumental to the founding ...
, Changhua County
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Taoyuan Confucian Temple
The Taoyuan Confucian Temple () is a Confucian temple in Taoyuan District, Taoyuan City, Taiwan.
History
The construction of the temple was completed in 1989.
Transportation
The temple is accessible within walking distance northeast of Taoyu ...
, Taoyuan District
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Xinwu Tianhou Temple
The Tianhou or Mazu Temple is a temple to the Goddess Mazu, the Chinese Goddess of Sea and Patron Deity of fishermen, sailors and any occupations related to sea/ocean. It is located in Xinwu District, Taoyuan City, Taiwan.
History
The area of ...
, Xinwu District
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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 ...
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List of tourist attractions in Taiwan
Popular tourist attractions in Taiwan include the following:
Attractions Historical buildings
* Beihai Tunnel (Beigan), Beihai Tunnel, Beigan ()
* Beihai Tunnel (Nangan), Beihai Tunnel, Nangan ()
* Bopiliao Historic Block
* Daxi Wude Hall ()
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References
1813 establishments in Taiwan
Religious buildings and structures completed in 1813
Temples in Taoyuan City
Taoist temples in Taiwan
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