Chen Wei Temple

Penghu Attractions

宸威殿

In the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, immigrants from the area of Kinmen in Fujian settled in this place, relying on the protection of the statue of Marshal Liu. In the third year of the Kangxi era, in August of the year of the Rabbit, a small temple was initially established at this source location. In the twenty-fifth year of the Qianlong era, it was rebuilt to add the deities, including the Pool Lord Wang Ye, and was named Chenwei Temple. Since then, it has undergone four renovations. In the fifty-third year of the Republic of China, on the spring of the year of the Rabbit, initiators Chen Peng and Li Yu convened discussions for the fifth renovation. A favorable date was chosen, and on the eighth day of the third month of the fifty-fourth year of the Republic of China, the fire was lit to begin the renovation. The sacred deity was ceremoniously welcomed back to its seat during the time of the Monkey on the fifth day of the first month of the following year, completing the renovations over the years.

Address：95, Xiwei Village, Magong City, Penghu County

Chen Wei Temple Introduction

Main Deity: Zhenwu Da Di Festival Date: March 3rd (Lunar Calendar) This place was established by immigrants from the Kinmen area of Fujian during the late Ming and early Qing dynasties. They dedicated the site to the spirit of General Liu. In the 38th year of the Kangxi reign (AD 1699), a small temple was built at this original location. It was rebuilt in the 25th year of the Qianlong reign (AD 1760), where additional deities, including the Lord of the Pool, were installed, and it was named Chenwei Temple. Since then, it has undergone four major renovations. In the 53rd year of the Republic of China (AD 1964), the initiators Chen Peng and Li Yu gathered to discuss the fifth renovation. A favorable date was chosen for the major renovation, which began on the 8th day of the 3rd month (Lunar Calendar) in the 54th year of the Republic of China (AD 1965). The holy deity was welcomed into the temple with respect on the 5th day of the first month (Lunar Calendar) in the following year (AD 1966).