Zhang Liao Family Temple

Taichung Attractions

臺中西屯張廖家廟

Zhangliao Family Temple, commonly known as Zhangliao Gong Hall, Liao Ancestor's Residence, or Tianyu Gong Shrine, is also referred to as Chengyou Hall due to its title "Chengyou." It is located in the old area of Xidatun Street (now Xitun District). The temple was established by the Zhangliao family, who originally came from the Lantian Building in Guanpo Village, Zhao'an County, Zhangzhou, Fujian. The Zhongtun Zhangliao Family Temple was built in the 42nd year of the Meiji period (1909) and was completed in the 44th year of the Japanese rule (1911). Subsequently, additional constructions, including the left and right wing buildings and surrounding structures, were completed by the 5th year of the Taisho period (1916).

Address：No. 1, Lane 205, Xian Street, Xiping Village, Xitun District, Taichung City 407, Taiwan

Zhang Liao Family Temple Introduction

The Zhang-Liao Family Temple in Xitun was proposed for construction in the 12th year of the Guangxu era (1886). It received support from the clan members, and construction began during the Japanese Colonial Period in the 42nd year of the Meiji era (1909). All the buildings were completed in the 5th year of the Taisho era (1916). The Zhang-Liao Family Temple features a magnificent elongated façade, consisting of the San Chuan Hall, left and right guard dragons, and two mountain gates connecting together. Aerial views reveal that the San Chuan Hall is linked to the worship hall and main hall via two water corridors, creating a closed space that highlights its sanctity during ritual ceremonies. The exquisite wooden structure is adorned with intricate paintings, and features unique lion seats that serve to ward off evil and stabilize the main beams. The blue-painted round windows, embellished with gray striped swastika patterns, showcase an art style that is both harmonious and rustic.

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Zhang Liao Family Temple Travel Information

Address：No. 1, Lane 205, Xian Street, Xiping Village, Xitun District, Taichung City 407, Taiwan

Transportation Methods：In Taichung City, you can take bus routes 45, 63, 125, 157, and Blue 13 to reach your destination. Get off at the intersection of Fuxing and Xian Street, and you can walk to your destination from there.

Remarks：Visitors are requested to enter from the small park at the intersection of Fuxing Road and Fuxing North Road, beside the Zhang Liao Family Temple Square.

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