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Settlers
Settlers from Fujian built the temple in 1738 to honor Guanyin
The temple was built in Taipei in 1738 by settlers from Fujian during Qing rule, in honor of Guanyin. It served as a place of worship and a gathering place for the Chinese settlers.
The gates
Visitors enter by the Dragon Gate and leave by the Tiger Gate
Visitors enter through the Dragon Gate and exit via the Tiger Gate, and should not step over the threshold. The rear hall holds five structures, among them the Hall of Hua Tuo and the Hall of Yue Lao.
Rebuilt
Earthquakes and fires have damaged it, and residents rebuilt it
The temple is no longer in its original buildings of 1738. It was rebuilt in 1919 and completed in 1924. Numerous earthquakes and fires have damaged it, and Taipei residents have consistently rebuilt and renovated it.
1945
An air raid in 1945 damaged the main building and its treasures
The temple was hit by American bombers during the Taihoku Air Raid on May 31, 1945, because the Japanese were reportedly hiding armaments there. The main building and the left corridor were damaged and many artworks were lost. It was rebuilt after the war.
Day 1, morning
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