Zhongli Renhai Temple Introduction
Zhongli Renhai Temple, awarded fourth place in the Ministry of the Interior's Top 100 Religious Sites in Taiwan, was founded in the 6th year of the Daoguang era (1826) and is dedicated to Mazu. With nearly 200 years of history, it was originally constructed by 13 communities including Zhongli, Pingzhen, and Yangmei. Initially, it only enshrined Guanyin, but later added Mazu. The temple has undergone five renovations and is the oldest temple in Zhongli, located on Xinjie, hence the nickname "Xinjie Temple." It has consistently thrived with incense offerings and serves as an important religious center for Zhongli residents, also known as "Zhongli Mazu."
