Zhulian Temple Introduction
Zhulian Temple enshrines the Guanyin Bodhisattva, and during the Lunar New Year and major festivals, nearly all residents of Hsinchu City visit to offer incense and worship. When the temple was first established, it was located by the moat outside the city gates amidst dense bamboo and trees, hence the name Zhulian Temple. Because it enshrines Guanyin, it is also referred to as Guanyin Pavilion. Originally, Zhulian Temple was a small shrine for the descendants of the Zheng family. One day, a villager passing by noticed a Guanyin statue under a tree and decided to enshrine it. Villagers then came to pray, and it was said to be very effective. In the 48th year of the Qianlong reign, Wang Shijie, a land developer in Hsinchu, donated land to build this antique-style temple, which features intricately carved flower windows, and every wall and tile is designed in an ancient style. It also displays several famous paintings and ancient plaques, becoming a cherished cultural heritage and a popular temple in Hsinchu City.
