Ciyou Temple

Ciyou Temple
松山慈祐宮
Religion
Affiliation	Taoism
Location
Location	Songshan, Taipei, Taiwan
Geographic coordinates	25.051085°N 121.577678°E / 25.051085; 121.577678
Architecture
Type	Temple
Completed	1753

Altars in the tower of Ciyou Temple.

Ciyou Temple (Chinese: 松山慈祐宮; pinyin: Sōngshān Cíyòu Gōng) is a prominent Chinese temple in Songshan District, Taipei, Taiwan. The temple is dedicated to the Goddess Matsu. Raohe Street Night Market was located next to this temple as the temple has been a prominent landmark in the area.

History

The temple was constructed in 1753.^[1] According to legends the temple was founded by a wandering monk who came upon a group of Matsu devotees. Together they raised money for ten years and then built the temple.

Transportation

The temple is accessible within walking distance North of Songshan Station of Taiwan Railways.

See also

• Qianliyan & Shunfeng'er
• List of Mazu temples around the world
• Guandu Temple, Beitou District
• Bangka Lungshan Temple, Wanhua District
• Bangka Qingshui Temple, Wanhua District
• Dalongdong Baoan Temple, Datong District
• Xingtian Temple, Zhongshan District
• List of temples in Taiwan
• List of tourist attractions in Taiwan

References

1. Temples in Taipei