Zhúlian Temple Introduction
Zhulian Temple is home to the statue of Guanyin Bodhisattva, which attracts nearly all residents of Hsinchu City to burn incense and worship during the Lunar New Year and major festivals. When the temple was first established, it was located outside the city gate by the moat, amidst abundant bamboo and wood, hence the name Zhulian Temple. Due to the worship of Guanyin Bodhisattva, it is also known as Guanyin Pavilion. Originally, Zhulian Temple was a small shrine built by the descendants of the Zheng family. One day, a villager passed by and saw a Guanyin statue under a tree, so he brought it in for worship. Villagers then came to pray, and it was said to be very effective. In the 48th year of the Qianlong reign, Wang Shijie, a landowner from Hsinchu, donated land to build this ancient and elegant temple. The temple features intricately carved flower windows, and every wall and tile is crafted in an ancient style, adorned with several famous paintings and ancient plaques, making it a precious cultural asset and a thriving temple in Hsinchu City.
