Sunday, January 29, 2017

Chihkan Tower, Grand Matsu Temple, Tainan, Taiwan (台南赤崁樓 大天后宮)


Don't miss the must-see,Chihkan Tower, in Tainan.


      It was built in 1653 during the Dutch colonization of Taiwan, and now is an important asset in Taiwan. It is worth visiting this place.


      Grand Matsu Temple  is a temple to the Chinese sea goddess Matsu. It has a long history, and therefore is designated as level one ancient monument by Twainese government.

      You can donate  some money and get the beaded bracelet. It is said that the sea goddess, Matsu, will protect you if you wear the bracelet on your hand.

      Beautiful calligraphy is posted on the wall.

      Just outside the temple, some streets are ready for you to explore. Some interesting stores remind you of the old days, and make you smile when thinking about the old good days. The following is a tea store.  

      This is an incense store.

     The alley walls are covered with graffiti.

     Here is my funny daughter.

      Another 2 temples can be seen in this district.


      According to my friends, we happen to eat Taiwanese meatballs at a very popular Taiwanese meatball store.


     As long as there is a temple, people will gather naturally, and of course a variety of stores will exit on the streets.    

      After 10-minute scooter ride, we arrive at Hayashi Department Store. Built in 1932, it is a historical, modern and elegent departemet store.



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