Zhongli Renhai Temple and Taoyuan Cihu Temple are the centers of Mazu worship in northern and southern Taoyuan, respectively. The grand ritual known as Qian'an Jianzhao is held once every 30 years, attracting thousands of faithful devotees to participate in the ceremonies and pay their respects.
Address：No. 275, Fuxing Road, Taoyuan District, Taoyuan City 330, Taiwan
Cihu Temple venerates the Heavenly Mother, who was invited from Meizhou to Taiwan in 1703. The temple preserves important historical artifacts, including the clay statue of the Mazu deity enshrined since the construction of the old temple in 1897, along with a large seal and photographs of the old temple, as well as three century-old plaques. (Data extracted from the public temple certification published by the Taoyuan City Government Civil Affairs Bureau.)
Taoyuan Cihu Temple Travel Information
Address：No. 275, Fuxing Road, Taoyuan District, Taoyuan City 330, Taiwan
Transportation Methods：- Take the Taoyuan Bus 706, 706A, 706B lines (Taoyuan Railway Station - Taoyuan International Airport), 707A line (Taoyuan - Taoyuan Baseball Stadium), or Taoyuan Free Bus L101 line (Circular Red Line), L102 line (Circular Red Line A), L112 line (Fujian Line) and get off at Taiwan Power Company (Nanmen Elementary School) Station, then walk about 150 meters to reach your destination. - Take the Zhongli Bus or Zhinan Bus 9009 line (Northwest Taoyuan City - Southeast Taipei City) and get off at the Xinguang Building Station, then walk about 160 meters to reach your destination. - Taoyuan Free Bus L103 line (Circular...)
Parking Information：Parking lot available, but tour buses are not allowed to park.
Tickets：Free
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