Chengwei 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 deified General Liu. In the 38th year of the Kangxi era, a small temple was initially built in this birthplace in the eighth month. In the 25th year of the Qianlong era, it was rebuilt and dedicated to the worship of various deities, with the temple being named Chenwei Temple. Since then, it has undergone four major renovations. In the 53rd year of the Republic of China, initiators Chen Peng and Li Yu convened to discuss the fifth renovation. A propitious date was chosen for the reconstruction, which began at the hour of the snake on March 8 of the 54th year of the Republic of China. The sacred deities were ceremoniously welcomed into the temple at the hour of the monkey on the fifth day of the first month of the following year, officially marking its completion.

Address：No. 95, Xiwei Li, Magong City, Penghu County

Chengwei Temple Introduction

Main Deity: Zhenwu Grand Emperor Festival Date: 3rd day of the 3rd lunar month During the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, immigrants from the Kinmen area of Fujian settled in this community, worshipping the statue of Marshal Liu for protection. In the 38th year of the Kangxi reign (1699), a small temple was first established at this origin site. In the 25th year of the Qianlong reign (1760), it was rebuilt and additional statues such as the Lord of the Pool were enshrined, officially named Chenwei Temple. Since then, it has undergone four major renovations. In the 53rd year of the Republic (1964), initiators Chen Peng and Li Yu convened discussions for the fifth renovation, which took place on an auspicious date in the 54th year of the Republic (1965) during the early morning of the 8th day of the 3rd lunar month. The divine spirit was respectfully welcomed into the temple on the 5th day of the first lunar month of the next year (1966) at the hour of the Monkey, marking the completion of the project.