Zhulin Temple Introduction
The Guanyin Bodhisattva enshrined in Zhuliang Temple attracts the residents of Hsinchu City to come and worship during the Lunar New Year and major festivals. The temple is named Zhuliang Temple because it is located by the moat outside the city gate, surrounded by abundant bamboo and trees; it is also known as Guanyin Pavilion due to the enshrinement of Guanyin. Zhuliang Temple originally started as a small shrine for the remnants of the Zheng family. One day, a villager passing by saw a Guanyin statue under a tree, and he brought it in for worship. Villagers began to visit for blessings, and it was said to be very effective. In the 48th year of the Qianlong reign, Wang Shijie, the head of Hsinchu’s development, donated land to build this quaint temple. The temple features intricately carved floral windows, and every wall and tile is made in an antique style, with numerous famous paintings and ancient plaques hanging, making it a valuable cultural asset and one of the most popular temples in Hsinchu City.
