Magong Chenghuang Temple Introduction
There are two official City God Temples in the Penghu area. The early development of Penghu was concentrated in the Wenao area, which is relatively small and limited in development. As Magong (now Makung) developed, the Qing Dynasty relocated the Penghu County Office to Magong and built the Magong City, along with establishing the Magong City God Temple, which is now designated as a third-level historical monument by the Ministry of the Interior of the Republic of China. During the Guangxu period, the French army invaded Penghu, and residents encountered artillery fire while fleeing. They could only pray for the City God’s protection. At that moment, a heavy rain fell, causing the French shells to malfunction, allowing the people to escape disaster. After the Treaty of Tientsin was signed, the Qing court was moved by the miracles of the City God Temple and conferred the title "Lingying Hou," resulting in a plaque stating "The Decree Awarded to Lingying Hou," which hangs in the central pavilion of the temple. In the rear hall, there is a plaque conferred by Guangxu that reads "Merit Resides in Defense," with the inscription "Treasure of Guangxu's Own Calligraphy." The City God Temple is oriented north-south, arranged in a square formation with the San Chuan Hall, Worship Pavilion, and Main Hall in sequence, connected on both sides with side rooms. Entering the San Chuan Hall, the most striking features are the two warning plaques gifted by Circuit Intendant Cheng Bangji, which read "You Have Arrived" and "Repentant Late." On the walls of the ear rooms on either side of the main hall, the characters "Promote Good" and "Punish Evil" are inscribed, honoring Generals Fan and Xie, as well as the civil and military leaders.
Maguang Chenghuang Temple
Magong Chenghuang Temple
