Kaihua Temple

Coordinates: 24°4′43.8″N 120°32′27.3″E / 24.078833°N 120.540917°E / 24.078833; 120.540917

Kaihua Temple
開化寺
Basic information
Location Changhua City, Changhua County, Taiwan
Architectural description
Architectural type Temple
Completed 1724

The Kaihua Temple (Chinese: 開化寺; pinyin: Kāihuà Sì) is a temple in Guanghua Village, Changhua City, Changhua County, Taiwan.[1]

History

The temple was originally constructed in 1724 as Guanyin Shrine. It was then became the political and education center of the region. In 1753, local residents raised funds to renovate the temple. Later on, the temple became the command center for the anti-Qing Dynasty and the building became half destroyed. In 1840, the temple was rebuilt. However, fire destroyed the temple in 1860. The temple was then rebuilt again during Tongzhi Emperor. During the Japanese rule, the Sanchuan Gate of the temple was removed to make way for road expansion work. A new temple gate was rebuilt at the north side of Meng Road with the Kaihua Temple name inscribed onto it.[2]

Architecture

The temple consists of main gate, main hall and one rear hall. Two stone lions stand in front.[3]

Transportation

The temple is accessible within walking distance southeast of Changhua Station of Taiwan Railways Administration.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Kaihua Temple". Changhua City Office. Retrieved 3 March 2017.
  2. ↑ "Kaihua Temple". Travel in Changhua County. Retrieved 3 March 2017.
  3. ↑ "Kaihua Temple". Chungshan Elementary School. Retrieved 3 March 2017.
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