Koxinga Shrine
Koxinga Shrine
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Neighborhood: West Central District/ North District
The West Central District is the most populous and the busiest area. A lot of shops and hotels crowd the district, and the long-standing history results in a variety of street food. In addition to that, this district also has the highest number of temples. This is how it got the name “Tainan’s Pantheon.” Historic buildings are literally ubiquitous. For example, Hayashi Department Store, National Museum of Taiwan Literature, Confucius Temple, Chihkan Tower (formerly Fort Provintia), Sacrificial Rites Martial Temple, Tainan Grand Mazu (name of a goddess) Temple, etc. Recently, the tourism in Tainan has laid emphasis on alleys and lanes. Examples include Fujhong Street specialising in creative handicrafts, as-you-stroll desserts on Jhengsing Street, Shennong Street lined with hundred-year-old ancient houses, Sinyi Street on which the old city gate stands, Sinmei Street where old and new cultures fuse together, and Guohua Street and Baoan Raod famous for all the savoury food. All the traditional and delicious food and flavours are about to burst in your mouth.
The North District, on the other hand, is a quiet secret hideaway. Lane 321 on Gongyuan Road used to be a Japanese soldiers’ dormitory. Now a few artists have set up their studios here. There are diversified art styles in each old Japanese-style house. The Garden Night Market on Haian Road is one of the famous night markets in both Tainan and Taiwan, and was the top 12 Facebook check-in location worldwide in 2013.
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T-SGlobetrotters
Preston, UK2,908 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
As a Ming general who resisted the Qing conquest of China and in later years ousted Dutch colonists in Taiwan, he is held in high regard in Taiwan. This shine is a relatively modern construction built in 1963. Some of the side buildings give an extensive history of Koxinga’s conquests. The buildings themselves are unremarkable so unless you are a history buff, the attraction is skippable.
Written December 1, 2023
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Abermin
Oldmeldrum, UK24 contributions
Jan 2012 • Couples
Beautiful gardens outside the temple buildings. The courtyard inside is peaceful.
Written January 10, 2012
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CK1621
Newcastle, Australia22 contributions
Sep 2019
This park and shrine are both beautiful and peaceful. Just off a main road so it is very easy to access, but once inside it feels like you are in the countryside. The park is beautifully laid out with ponds, pagodas and the shrine. The buildings themselves are beautifully painted, and inside you can read the history of Koxinga, which was very helpful in terms of understanding the local history of Tainan. It was also an excellent place for kids to experience living history as they explored the rooms.
Written September 14, 2019
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jayyen93
Dublin, Ireland610 contributions
Jan 2015 • Family
Even in the midst of the city full of historical monuments, Koxinga Shrine stands out because of its religious and historical significance, size of its shrine ground, and excellent condition. This shrine that commemorates the folk hero Koxinga is perhaps one of the well-restored historical monument in the city and is a worthy attraction to see!
Past the large red archway that is traditionally reserved for regal use in Imperial China is a moderate-sized garden of trees and scenic pools. Aside from the shrine itself, the garden ground also has a small museum focusing on Koxinga-themed exhibits and a coffee shop for relaxation. Even if you are not here for history, this is a pretty nice place to relax.
The shrine itself adopts the Chinese quadrangles layout with the main hall resting the upper-middle half of the central courtyard like a traditional ancestral shrine. Flanking on the two sides of the shrine's main entrance are Koxinga's main generals, and in the side halls are the spirit tablets of notable characters involved in Koxinga's campaign against the Dutch occupation and the Qing resistance. Part of the side hall is also houses a small exhibit of ceremonial materials and an old working well for you to experience what it takes to get water back in the day. In the back are halls that housed tablets of Koxinga's close advisors and family members.
Of course, the main point of interest is the main hall of the shrine where it housed the recently-restored statue of Koxinga, the one that was reputably the most accurate to his actual appearance. Take a look at the ceiling the moment you walk in the hall to witness the intricate detail and the large prism imperial order granted by the Chinese emperor a century ago.
Koxinga Shrine is an easy place to admire and appreciate without considering its historical value. If you are in Tainan City, I highly recommend marking this shrine as your top destination!
Past the large red archway that is traditionally reserved for regal use in Imperial China is a moderate-sized garden of trees and scenic pools. Aside from the shrine itself, the garden ground also has a small museum focusing on Koxinga-themed exhibits and a coffee shop for relaxation. Even if you are not here for history, this is a pretty nice place to relax.
The shrine itself adopts the Chinese quadrangles layout with the main hall resting the upper-middle half of the central courtyard like a traditional ancestral shrine. Flanking on the two sides of the shrine's main entrance are Koxinga's main generals, and in the side halls are the spirit tablets of notable characters involved in Koxinga's campaign against the Dutch occupation and the Qing resistance. Part of the side hall is also houses a small exhibit of ceremonial materials and an old working well for you to experience what it takes to get water back in the day. In the back are halls that housed tablets of Koxinga's close advisors and family members.
Of course, the main point of interest is the main hall of the shrine where it housed the recently-restored statue of Koxinga, the one that was reputably the most accurate to his actual appearance. Take a look at the ceiling the moment you walk in the hall to witness the intricate detail and the large prism imperial order granted by the Chinese emperor a century ago.
Koxinga Shrine is an easy place to admire and appreciate without considering its historical value. If you are in Tainan City, I highly recommend marking this shrine as your top destination!
Written March 26, 2015
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TonyHsu
Chiayi, Taiwan38 contributions
Apr 2012
Natural park in Tainan City, with a white statue of the Hero Cheng Cheng-Kong about 300 years ago. Lots of citizens play and exercise here. There are many restaurants nearby and can have a taste here.
Written April 3, 2012
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James M
Monterrey, Mexico182 contributions
Dec 2020
Very open and actually surprisingly sparse. The gardens around the shrine are very elaborate, but we when we were there they weren't in bloom. The museum is next door.
Written January 13, 2021
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Nicholas208
Singapore, Singapore18 contributions
Sep 2017
If you are a history buff and also a fan of Koxinga, this is a rather small shrine dedicated to the historical hero of Taiwan. Koxinga shrine can be found in 3 places Tainan, Gulangyu in Xiamen and also Kyushu the birth place of Koxinga's mother. There is a volunteer guide available on site if you speak Chinese.
Written March 4, 2018
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Aleksandra U
Taipei, Taiwan23 contributions
Jan 2017 • Solo
If you are Taiwanese , this place might be of a great significance to you but for a foreigner this temple is not very impressive or beautiful. If you want something special, you should visit a Catholic Diocese church on the other side of the road which was built in a Chinese style, where the figures and paintings of Mary and other saints have Chinese features and the architecture and design are fully traditional Chinese style.
Written January 3, 2017
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Jarko2015
Amsterdam, The Netherlands1,757 contributions
Sep 2016
I really lucked out as a ceremony involving hundreds of pilgrims in all sorts of costumes was taking place as I visited. It was spectacular and involved lion dances, trumpeteers, swordsmen and all sorts of giant gods. Whether this happens every Saturday I don't know, but it was great to see. Regardless, it's an impressive temple nonetheless and well worth seeing.
Written September 24, 2016
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Wilcoxm51
Kingston upon Thames, UK1,142 contributions
Sep 2015 • Friends
Koxinga is the most important figure in the history of Tainan and you find references to him throughout the city. The shrine is quite large and located in gardens containing trees and fountains. This should probably be on everybody's list of sights to visit in e city.
Written October 13, 2015
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