Back Chaotian Tempel German Temple Chaotian French 北港朝天宮 Japanese Świątynia Chaotian Polish 北港朝天宮 Chinese Pak-káng Tiâu-thian-kiong ZH-MIN-NAN
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 Chaotian Temple during the week-long birthday celebrations for Mazu in 2009. | |||||||||||
| Traditional Chinese | 朝天宮 | ||||||||||
| Literal meaning | Facing-Heaven Palace | ||||||||||
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The Chaotian or Chaotien Temple, officially the Chao-Tian Temple,[1] is a temple to the goddess Mazu in Beigang Township, Yunlin County, Taiwan.[2] Constructed in 1700, it became one of the most important Mazu temples in Taiwan and is known for its extravagant temple architecture. It is visited by more than a million pilgrims every year.[3][4]
- ^ "History & Development", Official site, Beigang: Chao-Tian Temple, retrieved 21 November 2016. (in Chinese) & (in English)
- ^ "Beigang Chaotian Temple". The Heart of Asia. Taiwan. Retrieved 8 March 2014.
- ^ "雲林北港朝天宮媽祖太神！觀光人數二度勝台南，蟬聯六都外冠軍". 城市學. Retrieved 6 August 2024.
- ^ 黃, 其豪 (December 16, 2023). "全台最熱門廟宇狂吸732萬人 北港朝天宮被超車 大甲鎮瀾宮未進前5". Liberty Times Net. Retrieved 6 August 2024.