She Tou Dou Shan Temple Introduction
The existing Dou Mountain Temple in Shetou is a traditional Minnan-Yue Han-style building from the Japanese colonial period. Its internal structure is a raised-beam wood structure, and the wood carvings are considered exquisite, especially with the painted decorations that showcase regional characteristics. It is a collaboration of craftsmen from Changhua and Yunlin, rich in content and significance. The Dou Mountain Temple was severely damaged in the 921 earthquake, but after reinforcement, it has largely preserved its original appearance, though it still requires further restoration. As a ancestral hall, the Dou Mountain Temple not only holds symbolic significance for historical culture and ethnic spirit but is also closely integrated with the local social and cultural context. Source: Changhua County Cultural Affairs Bureau. Changhua County Cultural Affairs Bureau 04725-0057
