I've been in and out of at least 30 temples during my last three weeks in Taiwan - all are quite ornate and offer a similar experience. This temple, however, also known as Matsu Temple not only offered the usual elaborate carvings, paintings and halls filled with incense, but it also provided a tangible history lesson. The fact that this temple was once the home of King Ning Jin and that his bedroom - the rear room (now a shrine to Matsu's parents), was where his five concubines hung themselves (the crossbeam is still there) added an entirely new and most fascinating dimension to this temple.
RonA_Plymouth
The temple is in the centre of historical district, it appears to be a bit of a mixture of things which adds to its interest. If you are going to the historical make sure you see this one.