Keelung Dianji Temple
North Taiwan Keelung Dianji Temple

Keelung Dianji Temple

Ren'ai District, Keelung City No. 27-2, Ren 3rd Rd, Ren'ai District, Keelung City

About

Keelung Dianji Temple is one of the three major temples in Keelung, dedicated to Kaizhang Shengwang. It is most famous for being the heart of the renowned 'Keelung Miaokou Night Market'. The temple and the market are inseparable, creating a unique scene where food stalls surround the sacred space. It is a hub for both spiritual worship and culinary delights, always bustling with people. The temple features exquisite stone carvings, particularly the dragon pillars.

History

Built in 1875 (Qing Dynasty) with land donated by the Lin family of Banqiao. It has undergone multiple renovations and is closely tied to the history of Keelung, witnessing the rise and development of the port city.

Keelung Dianji Temple

Keelung Dianji Temple

Ren'ai District, Keelung City

Visitor Info

Address

No. 27-2, Ren 3rd Rd, Ren'ai District, Keelung City

Region

Ren'ai District, Keelung City