Xiangshan Tianhou Temple Introduction
Xiangshan Tianhou Temple is located in a northeast orientation facing northwest. In the early years, it was by the coast, and remnants of a breakwater still remain outside the temple courtyard. In recent years, the opening of the Western Coastal Expressway has pushed the coastline further out. The entrance to the San Chuan Hall is designed in a linear layout, approximately twice the width of the Zhonggang Hall, showcasing the relationship between the main deity and the attendants while also creating a better visual effect. The front and back share three columns, a common structural form in traditional small buildings. The linear entrance creates an open appearance for the temple, and unlike the stone lions found at other temples, the ones here are not seated, which reflects the unique characteristics of the Tianhou Temple as the main deity is Mazu.
Xiangshan Tianhou Temple
Xiangshan Tianhou Temple
