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Chaotian Temple
Chaotian Temple. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

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The Chaotian or Chaotien Temple, officially the Chao-Tian Temple, is a temple to the goddess Mazu in Beigang Township, Yunlin County, Taiwan. 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.

Adapted from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA). Photography via Wikimedia Commons.