Yuhuang Palace Introduction
The temple originated from Bixian Hall in the 39th year of the Republic of China (1950). It is located within the Minzu Road Night Market and was established to worship Mazu, the Goddess of the Sea, with the purpose of fortune-telling for the benefit of the public. The temple head was Mr. Li Xing. In the 49th year of the Republic of China (1960), due to the overcrowded night market, the temple relocated to a shop on Ren'ai Road in the city, occupying an area of 18 Ping (approximately 59.6 square meters), and was renamed Yuhuang Palace, adding the worship of Xuantian Shangdi. The temple continued its main purpose of fortune-telling for public benefit, with Mr. Li Xing serving as the manager. Due to the remarkable miracles attributed to the deity, the temple's reputation spread widely, resulting in flourishing incense offerings and a steady stream of devotees. As the original site became increasingly cramped and unable to accommodate the growing number of worshippers, discussions began in the 55th year of the Republic of China (1966) to find a new location to build. After receiving a divine message from Xuantian Shangdi, the decision was made to construct a temporary temple at the current site, primarily dedicated to Yuhuang Shangdi. Initially, due to financial constraints, the construction was simple. After the foundation was laid, the temple flourished and responded to the needs of its devotees, leading to an influx of worshippers. During festivals, the crowds became overwhelming, prompting calls for a new reconstruction on-site. After discussions, fundraising began, and construction officially started in the 60th year of the Republic of China (1971). With the collective efforts of charitable believers, after overcoming numerous challenges, the temple was finally completed in the 65th year of the Republic of China (1976), opening its doors to the public for worship.
