Chenwei Temple

Penghu Attractions

宸威殿

In the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, immigrants from the Kinmen area of Fujian settled in this community, relying on the protection of the deity Liu Fu Marshal. In the 38th year of the Kangxi era, in the eighth month, a small temple was initially built at this site. In the 25th year of the Qianlong era, it was rebuilt and additional deities, including the God of the Pool, were enshrined, officially named Chenwei Temple. Since then, it has undergone four major renovations. In the 53rd year of the Republic of China, a gathering was convened by initiators Chen Peng and Li Yu to discuss the fifth renovation. A favorable date was chosen, and on the eighth day of the third month of the 54th year of the Republic of China, the demolition and renovation commenced. The holy deities were respectfully welcomed back on the fifth day of the first month of the following year at the hour of the monkey, completing the renovation.

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

Chenwei Temple Introduction

Main Deity: Zhenwu Emperor Festival Date: Third day of the third month in the lunar calendar Immigrants from the area around Kinmen, Fujian settled in this community during the late Ming and early Qing Dynasties, venerating the Golden Body of General Liu for protection. In the 38th year of the Kangxi Era (1699), a small temple was initially constructed at this site in the 8th month of the Year of the Rabbit. In the 25th year of the Qianlong Era (1760), the temple was rebuilt, adding statues of other deities, and was designated as Chenwei Temple. Over the years, it has undergone four major renovations. In the 53rd year of the Republic (1964), the initiators Chen Peng and Li Yu convened discussions for the fifth renovation. The auspicious date for the start of the renovation was chosen as the 8th day of the third month in the 54th year of the Republic (1965) at the hour of the Snake. On the 5th day of the first month in the 55th year of the Republic (1966) at the hour of the Monkey, the sacred deity was ceremoniously welcomed into the newly renovated temple, completing the project over the years.