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Tianhou Temple

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Tianhou Temple
Tianhou Temple. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

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The Tianhou Temple, also known as the Kaitai Tianhou or Mazu Temple, is a temple to the Chinese Goddess Mazu, who is the Goddess of Sea and Patron Deity of fishermen, sailors and any occupations related to the sea. The temple is located in the Anping District of Tainan on Taiwan.

It is open to the public from 4:30 am to 10 pm 7 days a week.

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