Yuhuang Palace Introduction
The origin of this temple can be traced back to Bishiang Temple in 1950, located within the Minzu Road Night Market, dedicated to the worship of Mazu (Three Mamas) and aimed at helping people through fortune-telling. The temple's founder was Mr. Li Hsing. In 1960, due to the bustling night market, it relocated to a store on Ren’ai Road, occupying an area of 18 ping, and was renamed Yuhuang Temple, with the addition of the worship of Xuantian Shangdi. Mr. Li Hsing remained the manager. Due to its remarkable divine powers, the temple gained widespread popularity, with an ever-increasing number of devotees, making its original site increasingly cramped and unable to accommodate the multitude of believers. In 1966, the temple sought to find a new location for construction. Following the guidance of Xuantian Shangdi, they chose the current site to build a temporary temple, primarily dedicated to Yuhuang Shangdi. The initial construction was basic due to financial constraints, and progress was slow. After laying the foundation, divine blessings were abundant, and devotees flocked to the temple. During festivals, the crowds exceeded the temple's capacity, prompting discussions about building a new temple on site. After a decision was made, fundraising and land acquisition commenced, and construction officially began in 1971. Thanks to the concerted efforts of various faithful supporters, overcoming numerous difficulties, the temple was completed in 1976, opening its doors for public worship.
