Ximen Fude Temple Introduction
Main Deity: Fude Zhengshen (the God of the Land) Historical Background: The Changhua West Gate Fude Temple (designated as a county historical site) worships Fude Zhengshen, commonly known as the God of the Land, who serves as the guardian deity of the land and is also referred to as the Daxi Men Land God Temple. The exact founding date is uncertain, but it can be roughly inferred to be in the Qianlong period based on the ancient plaque hanging within the temple from that era. The belief in Fude Zhengshen among Taiwan's early settlers was widespread, revered as the God of State in rural areas and as the God of Wealth among merchants in urban settings, hence the saying "Land Gods at the ends of fields and streets." In the past, there were four city gates in Changhua County: East Gate (Legeng Gate), West Gate (Qingfeng Gate), South Gate (Xuanping Gate), and North Gate (Gongchen Gate), each with a temple dedicated to the Land God built close to the inner side of the city gates.
Ximen Fude Temple Entrance
