Guanyin Temple

About

The Penghu Guanyin Temple (Chinese: 觀音亭, Taiwanese: Phînn-ôo Kuan-im-tîng, meaning "the pavilion of Guanyin") is a Buddhist temple, like other temples which belongs to the Integration of Buddhism and Taoism in Taiwan, Guanyin Temple does not only serve Guanyin (Buddhist God), but also Long-Wang. (or Dragon King, 龍王 in Chinese, a Taoist God, means the Lord of Sea Dragon.)

The present architectural form and layout date back to 1925, designed by Hsieh Chiang (謝江) and his son Hsieh Tsu-nan (謝自南).

Since 2003, Guan-Yin-Ting would gather thousands of visitors from everywhere for attending the Firework Festival from April to June, it is located at the noted touristic attraction, close to the beach area.

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