Shanhua Qing’an Temple(善化慶安宮)

Qing’an Temple (慶安宮)was built in 1810 and is a city-listed historic site. The site was previously occupied by Wenchang Temple(文昌祠), however, this was badly damaged in the Great Chianan Earthquake of 1862 and was rebuilt as a larger Mazu temple, becoming one of the three main Mazu temples in Tainan. Inside the temple there is an old well dating back over 300 years to the Dutch Colonial Time. It is surprising the well water remains fresh and hasn’t become stagnant and turbid after so many years hidden underground. Tourists coming to Shanhua really must visit this solemn temple and view the footprints of history within.