Guandu Temple

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The '''Guandu Temple''' ({{lang-zh|c=關渡宮|p=Guāndù Gōng}}) is a prominent Chinese temple in Beitou District of Taipei, Taiwan, dedicated the Goddess Mazu.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.taipeitravel.net/frontsite/en/sceneryEnListAction.do?method=doFindByPk&menuId=1030501&scenerySerNo=2011051800000321|title=Temple - Guandu Temple ::: TaipeiTravel Net -- Department of Information and Tourism, Taipei City Government. travel.taipei|work=taipeitravel.net|url-status = dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140525233654/http://www.taipeitravel.net/frontsite/en/sceneryEnListAction.do?method=doFindByPk&menuId=1030501&scenerySerNo=2011051800000321|archivedate=2014-05-25}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.travelking.com.tw/eng/tourguide/taipei/guandu-temple.html|title=Guandu Temple - Great Taipei Travel(旅遊王TravelKing)|work=TravelKing}}</ref>

==History== The temple was originally constructed in 1712. It was also known as '''Lingshan Temple''' due to its location at Mount Ling.<ref name=gdt>{{citation |contribution=Foundation of Guantu Temple |contribution-url=https://www.kuantu.org.tw/GDT_E_01_01.html |url=http://www.kuantu.org.tw/ |title=''Official site'' |publisher=Guandu Temple |location=Taipei |accessdate=18 November 2016 }}. {{in lang|zh}}{{nbsp}}& {{in lang|en}}</ref>

==Architecture== The temple is filled with carved dragon pillars, stone lions and wall sculptures. The door gods are in the form of relief carvings. The rafters and beams are also carved and painted. The image of Mazu sits on the main altar.

==Transportation== The temple is accessible within walking distance south of Guandu Station of Taipei Metro.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://eng.taiwan.net.tw/m1.aspx?sNo=0002090&id=237|title=Attractions > Hot Spots > Taipei City > Guandu Temple >|work=taiwan.net.tw|date=19 April 2008 }}</ref>

==See also== * Qianliyan & Shunfeng'er * List of Mazu temples around the world * Ciyou Temple, Songshan District * Bangka Lungshan Temple, Wanhua District * Bangka Qingshui Temple, Wanhua District * Dalongdong Baoan Temple, Datong District * Xingtian Temple, Zhongshan District * List of temples in Taiwan * List of tourist attractions in Taiwan

==References== {{reflist|30em}}

== External links == {{Commons category|Taipei Guangdu Temple}} * [http://www.kuantu.org.tw/ Guandu Temple]

Category:1661 establishments in Taiwan Category:Mazu temples built by Buddhists Category:Mazu temples in Taipei