Furen Temple

Taoyuan Attractions

福仁宮歷史達百年
福仁宮歷史達百年

On the eleventh day of the second lunar month, we celebrate the birthday of Lord Zhang. The local prominent families host the event every ten years, featuring a lively ceremony with offerings of pigs. We welcome all the townsfolk to join in the festivities, with prayers and blessings!

Address:No. 100, He Ping Rd, DaXi District, Taoyuan City 335, Taiwan

Furen Temple Introduction

At the end of Heping Old Street stands a century-old temple, adding a solemn atmosphere to the bustling business street. Furen Temple, known as a major temple by the local population, was built in the 18th year of the Jiaqing reign (1813). At that time, the immigrants from Zhangzhou raised funds to build the temple to avoid the inconvenience of crossing the Dakan River to Puding to worship the Kuan Zhang Sheng Wang during festivals, with contributions from Li Bingsheng (father of Li Tengfang), Lyu Fanqiao, Lin Benyuan, and others. Today, Furen Temple is not only a significant site of Zhangzhou belief in Daxi but also enshrines local deities of Hakka, Chaozhou, and Quanzhou, which is quite rare. During the Japanese colonial period, Furen Temple established an Anmin Bureau to serve as a resistance point against Japanese rule, and it was used as a garrison hospital. After undergoing two rounds of reconstruction, it is now one of the largest temples in Daxi. Furen Temple covers an area of over 300 pings and features a three-hall architectural style, with all roofs designed in a false four-slope style. Both the main hall and side rooms have two dragon pillars. The main hall's height is comparable to that of the two-story rear hall, symbolizing that there is no distinction in status between the deities being worshiped. The temple courtyard, divided by Heping Old Street, was once a place where children gathered to play spinning tops, and residents chatted casually. Nowadays, in addition to being a parking lot, it also serves as a venue for community activities, retaining its warmth and human touch after a century. If you want to experience local temple fairs, the "God Pig Contest" on February 11 of the lunar calendar is an event you cannot miss. To celebrate the birthday of Kuan Zhang Sheng Wang, ten major surnames take turns offering divine pigs, with each family treating it as a significant occasion every ten years. The divine pigs must be painted by professional masters and presented at the Furen Temple square. Devotees from all directions participate in the parade, accompanied by traditional music played by the Bei Guan ensemble and folk opera performances, creating a lively scene. The "God Pig Contest," with a history of a hundred years, has evolved with time, and although it has now been creatively transformed using ingredients such as dough turtles, noodles, and oranges to make "creative divine pigs," it remains an exciting cultural event.

Furen Temple Travel Information

Address:No. 100, He Ping Rd, DaXi District, Taoyuan City 335, Taiwan


Transportation Methods:1. Take the Taiwan Tourist Shuttle Bus Ci Lake Line, Xiaowulai Line, or Jieshun Transportation Route 710 and get off at Daxi Old Street Station. Walk along Taiwan Route 7, turn left on Ci Lake Road and then turn onto Heping Road to reach your destination. 2. Take the Taoyuan Bus lines 5096, 5098, or the combined service lines 9103 by Taoyuan Bus and Taipei Bus, and get off at Daxi Terminal. Walk along Ci Lake Road and turn onto Heping Road, which takes about 7 minutes.


Parking Information:1. Qiaotou Parking Lot has 15 spaces for large vehicles and 418 spaces for small vehicles. 2. The parking lot in front of the Office has 45 spaces for small vehicles. 3. Ting Er Parking Lot has 82 spaces for small vehicles. 4. Yue Mei Parking Lot has 8 spaces for large vehicles and 130 spaces for small vehicles.


Tickets:Free


Remarks:It is difficult to find parking when driving, so it is recommended to take public transportation.


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