Beipu Cih Tian Temple Introduction
Beipu Citian Temple is located on Beipu Old Street and is the most representative temple in Beipu, serving as the religious center of the area. Since its establishment, Citian Temple has undergone several renovations, with the most significant being the reconstruction led by Jiang Ronghua, the grandson of Jiang Xiuluan, in the 13th year of the Tongzhi era (1874), which added two corridors and a front hall, resulting in the layout of "two halls, two corridors, and two transverse buildings." In addition to the primary deity of Guanyin, the temple also enshrines various gods, including Mazu, the God of Agriculture, Wenchang Dijun, the Three Mountain Kings, the Three Officials, the Goddess of Birth, and the God of Wealth. Furthermore, the eastern wing houses the tablets of notable local figures such as Li Siyan of Tamsui, Jiang Xiuluan, and Jiang Ronghua, who contributed to the development of Beipu. This also documents the history of land reclamation in Beipu and the process of diverse beliefs, making it the spiritual and lifestyle center for Beipu residents. Due to the temple’s worship of various deities, the ancestral lines of the settlers have been blurred, reinforcing Beipu's central position among the surrounding areas such as Zhongxing, Chikapeng, Fuxing, Dali, Puwei, and Nampu. When visiting Beipu Old Street, one can not only pay a visit to Citian Temple but also explore the alleyways to the left of the temple, where one can find ancient wells and admire the vintage architecture of the old street, experiencing the rustic charm of Beipu.
