📜 Sacred temple with a dark history, originally a royal palace, converted to a Mazu temple in 1684.🔍 First officially dedicated Matsu temple in Taiwan. # Why Go 🙏 Worship Mazu, an important deity in Taiwan, and explore shrines to various deities.🏛️ Discover its unique history as a former princely palace and a historic site with a tragic past.🎨 Admire unique traditional temple architecture and various shrines.🚶 Easy to access in downtown Tainan City. # Why Avoid 🤫 Reflects a tragic past, may feel somber.📍 Tucked behind buildings, not easily visible. # Tips 🗺️ Located in the Chikan Lou Cultural Zone.🗺️ Tucked behind buildings on Minzu Road.💖 Altar of Yue Lao for singles seeking partners. # Cost 💰 Free admission. # Hours 🕒 Daily, open seven days a week.