Zhongli Renhai Temple Introduction
The Zhongli Renhai Temple, a foundation that ranked fourth in the Ministry of the Interior's Top 100 Religious Sites in Taiwan, was established in the sixth year of the Daoguang era (1826). It is dedicated to Mazu and has nearly 200 years of history. Originally built through the joint efforts of 13 villages, including Zhongli, Pingzhen, and Yangmei, it initially enshrined Guanyin and later added Mazu. It has undergone five major renovations and is the oldest temple in Zhongli, located on Xinjie, which is why it is also known as "Xinjie Temple." It has always had a thriving incense trade and serves as an important spiritual center for Zhongli residents, also referred to as "Zhongli Mazu."
