In Kaohsiung, an enormous temple complex is located on the shore of the magnificent Lotus Pond. – Photos: dpa
If you travel to Taiwan, you will definitely come across Mazu. In Taoism, one of the religions practised in Taiwan, she is the goddess of the sea, and about 400 of the island’s many temples are dedicated to her.
But it is difficult to pick the most beautiful among Taiwan’s temples.
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Gallery: Discovering the magic of Taiwan’s temples
In Kaohsiung, an enormous temple complex is located on the shore of the magnificent Lotus Pond. – Photos: dpa
The Dragon and Tiger Pagodas towering over the water, at the temple complex in Kaohsiung.
The Lungshan Temple in Taipei.
Dragons at the Lungshan Temple in Taipei. They represent strength, creativity and wisdom, and function as guardians as well as symbols of enlightenment.
Traditional lanterns in the little town of Lukang.
Offerings of fruit and flowers at the Lungshan Temple.
A row of rickshaw drivers in the small town of Lukang.
People in Taiwan use half-moon shaped wooden tools called jiaobei to ask the divine a question.
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