Citou Tianyao Temple

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莿桐天瑤宮
莿桐天瑤宮

The original site of Prince Kitashirakawa, now the important religious site Tianyao Temple, which enshrines Mazu, is commonly known as Mazu of Citong Lane. It serves as the spiritual center of Citong City. During the Japanese occupation, the original temple was demolished by the Japanese, and a monument called "Kitashirakawa Palace Ruins Monument" was built on the original site to commemorate the camp of Prince Kitashirakawa's army in 1895 during the invasion of Taiwan.

Address:No. 128, Zhongshan Rd, Citong Township

Citou Tianyao Temple Introduction

The former Japanese prince's ruins is now the significant religious site of Tien Yao Temple, which dedicates its worship to Mazu, commonly known as the Mazu of Citong. It serves as the spiritual center of Citong City. During the Japanese colonial period, the original temple was demolished by the Japanese, and a monument called "North Shirakawa Palace Ruins Stele" was established on the original site to commemorate Prince Kitashirakawa Yoshihisa, who camped in Citong Lane during the military expedition to Taiwan in 1895.

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