Zhulan Temple Introduction
Zhulin Temple houses the statue of Guanyin Bodhisattva, and during the Lunar New Year and major festivals, almost all residents of Hsinchu City visit to worship. When the temple was first established, it was located by the moat outside the city gate, surrounded by lush bamboo, hence the name Zhulin Temple. It is also known as Guanyin Pavilion because of its dedication to Guanyin. Originally, Zhulin Temple was a small shrine built by the followers of the Zheng clan. One day, a villager passed by and saw a Guanyin statue under a tree, so he brought it in for worship. Villagers began to come to pray, and it was said to be very effective. In the 48th year of the Qianlong reign, Wang Shijie, a landowner in Hsinchu, donated land to build this vintage temple. The temple features intricately carved flower windows, and every wall and tile is crafted in an ancient style. It also hangs several famous paintings and ancient plaques, making it a valuable cultural asset, as well as a temple with significant worship activities in Hsinchu City.
