Nankan Wufukeng Temple Introduction
Nankang Wufu Temple, formerly known as Xuantan Temple or Yuantan Temple, is commonly referred to as Nankang Marshal Temple. Wufu Temple is dedicated to the Taoist deity Xuantan Yuanshuai Zhao Gongming and is said to have been established during the Zheng period. It was built in the year 1745 (the 10th year of Qianlong's reign) and is oriented towards the southwest, with a structure composed of three main halls, two inner halls, and two corridors. The current appearance largely retains the style from the renovations during the Taisho era, featuring exquisite wood carvings, stone sculptures, and Cochin pottery. The shape of the sacred pavilion in the temple courtyard is particularly elegant, and the nearby environment is beautiful, making it one of the scenic spots in northern Taiwan to this day. In 2013, it was selected as one of the "One Hundred Scenic Religious Sites in Taiwan" by the Ministry of the Interior, holding significant historical meaning. Wufu Temple has a closed, traditional street-house-like architectural structure, arranged in a narrow elongated space. The first section is the San Chuan Gate, followed by the main hall and the rear hall. The main buildings are configured with courtyards formed by an atrium and side walls, creating a three-section courtyard layout. In terms of overall scale, the floor plan of Wufu Temple resembles the traditional narrow-style street house temple architecture. Source: Cultural Affairs Bureau of the Government.
