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Tianhou Temple (Anping)
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The Tianhou Temple,[1] also known as the Kaitai Tianhou[2] or Mazu Temple,[3] 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.
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Traditional Chinese | 天后宮 | ||||||||||||
Simplified Chinese | 天后宫 | ||||||||||||
Literal meaning | Heavenly Empress Palace | ||||||||||||
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Kaitai Tianhou Temple | |||||||||||||
Traditional Chinese | 開臺天后宮 | ||||||||||||
Simplified Chinese | 开台天后宫 | ||||||||||||
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It is open to the public from 4:30 am to 10 pm 7 days a week.[1]