Qingshui Temple

Qingshui Temple

Qingshui Temple (Chinese: 艋舺清水巖; pinyin: Měngxiá Qīngshuǐ Yán; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Báng-kah-chheng-chúi-giâm; Chingshui Temple) also known as Tsushih Temple or the "Divine Progenitors Temple" is a temple in dedicated to the god Qingshui Zushi, a Northern Song Dynasty Buddhist monk who is said to have saved a town from a drought. The temple is located in the Wanhua District of Taipei City, Taiwan. The temple is often called "the most characteristic example of mid-Qing temple architecture."[1]

History

The temple was constructed in 1787 CE.[2] In 1958, the temple was renovated and restored.

Transportation

The temple is accessible within walking distance west of Ximen Station of Taipei Metro.

References

  1. ↑ Temples in Taipei
  2. ↑ Qingshui Temple Archived October 19, 2007, at the Wayback Machine.

Coordinates: 25°02′25″N 121°30′10″E / 25.04028°N 121.50278°E / 25.04028; 121.50278

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