Taiwan

Chinese Temple

A Chinese temple can refer to any temple which is used for the practice of Chinese folk religion, a conglomeration of China's three main religions: Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism. Chinese Buddhist temples are different from these temples.

Inside a typical temple, it is considered quite common to see elements of Buddhism and Taoism mixed together. A statue of Guan Yin may be present alongside traditionally Taoist deities such as the Jade Emperor or Mazu.

Many Chinese temples in China were damaged or destroyed during the Cultural Revolution. However, Chinese temples are a common sight outside of Mainland China, including most parts of East Asia and across the world where there is a plurality of Chinese-descent residents.