Chinese Shrine as Habits of Wild Animal: Unique Cases in Indochina

Abstract

Chinese shrines are religious structures found in the Chinese ethnic community. They are primarily used for god worship. In some rare cases, the shrine may serve as a natural habitat for a wild animal. Some animals, such as snakes and bats, live in some unique shrines, making them very popular pilgrimage ritual sites. The authors present some specific cases of Chinese shrines that are home to wild animals.