Anping Matsu Temple (Kaitai Tianhou Temple)(安平天后宮(開台天后宮))

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Located next to Fort Zeelandia, Anping Kaitai Matsu Temple(安平天后宮(開台天后宮) is Anping District’s largest temple and has a spacious temple square. Its statue of Matsu is a rare soft-bodied statue that, it is said, was brought with Koxinga’s fleet from Meizhou in Fujian in 1668. A temple was built, and the statue was enshrined, which is why the temple name has “kaitai” (“founding”) in it. The temple is one of the main centers for Matsu belief in Taiwan. The temple’s grandest event is the Matsu Festival held every four years.

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TEL +886-6-2238695

Address Anping Dist., Tainan City Taiwán, R.O.C

Category Religious Temples

Open Hours Sunday:05:00 – 22:00
Monday:05:00 – 22:00
Tuesday:05:00 – 22:00
Wednesday:05:00 – 22:00
Thursday:05:00 – 22:00
Friday:05:00 – 22:00
Saturday:05:00 – 22:00

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Ranijapantraveller
Indonesia
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Family
BEAUTIFUL ORNAMENT INSIDE TEMPLE
2019-09
This temple is next to Anping Fort. Don't miss the Tianhou Temple if visiting Anping Fort. This temple is also known as the Grand Mazu Temple to worship the Goddess Mazu or Goddess of the Sea. Inside the temple there are many beautiful ornamental ornaments and statues around it.The statue of the Goddess Mazu is located in the main altar. Besides visiting, for those who want to pray and burn incense in this temple, available incense is sold in the temple.
Anonymous855
Trabuco Canyon, California
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Friends getaway
Stunning temple, best part of Anping!!
2019-04
We saw dozens of temples in many cities but this one is big, beautiful and busy with activity...in other words, quite engaging and not to be missed.
neilhassall
London, United Kingdom
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Couples
Vibrant temple; right next to Anping Fort
2019-02
We visited Tianhou / Anping MatsuTemple as it is the first main temple you see as you exit Anping fort gates. An incredibly intricate and beautiful temple with its origins dating back from 1668 (although last rebuilt in 1994), this the largest temple in the area. It was very busy with worshippers paying their respects whilst we visited and it is free admission.
588phis
Bangkok, Thailand
Traveler type:
Business
Beautiful and elegant
2018-12
This is a very huge and beautiful temple located next to the entrance of Anping Fort. The exterior is very majestic. A short visit of 15 minutes should be sufficient to appreciate its beauty.
kimitakas
Taichung, Taiwan
Traveler type:
Solo travel
Big temple
2018-11
There are many Tianhou Temple in Taiwan, but this one in Anping is on a big scale. The decorations are colorful and photogenic. This temple is located just beside the entrance of Anping Fort. So, you can visit at the same time. The entrance is free.