Changhe Temple — The construction and renovation of Changhe Temple are closely related to the suburban merchants of the Hsinchu area. In 1819 (Jiaqing 24th year), it was jointly funded and rebuilt by suburban households. In 186

Changhe Temple. The construction and renovation of Changhe Temple are closely related to the suburban merchants of the Hsinchu area. In 1819 (Jiaqing 24th year), it was jointly funded and rebuilt by suburban households. In 186. The construction and renovation of Changhe Temple are closely related to the suburban merchants of the Hsinchu area. In 1819 (Jiaqing 24th year), it was jointly funded and rebuilt by suburban households. In 1866 (Tongzhi 5th year), it was again funded and rebuilt by suburban households. These suburban merchants used Changhe Temple as a meeting place for convenience, making it the guild hall for the suburban area. Both Mazu and the King of the Water Immortals enshrined in the temple are sea deities, making it the center of faith for the various suburban merchants. Address: 新竹市北區新竹市北區北門街135號 Hours: 00:00–23:59 Hsinchu