Wen Wu Temple, Taichung

Wenwu Temple was established in BC1812, which was meant to be a place for youth people advocating the loyalty and learning martial arts. The Wen Shrine worships the Wenchang Dijun while the Wu Temple worships the Guansheng Dijun. Two temples lines each other in a wall. In that, the two are together called Wenwu Temple.

two stone lions on the two sides of the entrance..


the stone lions overlooking the Sun Moon Lake..


the view of the Lake from the temple..


let's explore..


our Taiwanese tour guide

The architecture of the temple has the palace style of northern China.
It is of a large and imposing structure, with three separate halls.


intricate carvings of the dragon..


look at the beautifully designed pillar and ceiling..


wind chimes for wishes..


the fan above is so unique..
We went inside to offer prayers..

another magnificent carvings of the heavenly dragons..

Comments

  1. Alice LawApril 16, 2010 at 12:00 AM

    Awesome architecture!

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  2. Angie's RecipesApril 16, 2010 at 2:34 AM

    A great place to visit!

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  3. JUNEApril 16, 2010 at 3:40 AM

    Looks like a nice temple to visit.

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  4. TekkausApril 16, 2010 at 3:57 AM

    Hmm....the lion overlooking the lake. I wonder what it signifies. :D

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  5. manglishApril 16, 2010 at 5:55 AM

    i was going to ask got pics for the sun moon lake ar? heheheh....

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  6. CloudiaApril 16, 2010 at 6:10 AM

    Wonderful and unusual stone lions!



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  7. mNhLApril 16, 2010 at 10:16 AM

    Beautiful temples.

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  8. SJB aka SUELYN J-B.April 16, 2010 at 11:32 AM

    Wah...amazing.

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  9. khengsiongApril 16, 2010 at 12:16 PM

    BC1812?

    Who is Wenchang Dijun?

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  10. EnsuraiApril 16, 2010 at 2:58 PM

    Amazingly elaborate....

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  11. Tony WanApril 16, 2010 at 3:01 PM

    beautiful temple!!!!!

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  12. PeteApril 16, 2010 at 5:35 PM

    Nice temple! I like the dragons carving!

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  13. wennApril 16, 2010 at 6:20 PM

    Khengsiong: Wenchang Dijun (Patron of Promotions and Success in Examinations)

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  14. GratitudeApril 16, 2010 at 6:25 PM

    Hey, thanks so much for the info. I'd like to go there sumday. ^_^
    +Ant+

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  15. MODERN ROBINSON CRUSOEApril 17, 2010 at 1:34 PM

    The architecture is simply amazing

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  16. Splendid Little StarsApril 18, 2010 at 12:22 PM

    How fascinating!

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  17. RubyApril 19, 2010 at 4:22 AM

    wonderful architecture! wish to visit it one day!..wink!

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