Guqi Mountain Cultural Museum Introduction
Guqi Peak Recreational Park is located on Gaofeng Road in the Gaofeng District of Hsinchu City, just about 2 kilometers from the city center. To the south lies Lingyin Temple and Qingcao Lake; to the east are Xian Gong Temple, National Tsing Hua University, and National Chiao Tung University; to the north is Shibajian Mountain and Jieshou Park; and to the west, it offers a beautiful view of Xiangshan. Covering an area of approximately 15 hectares, it was included in the "Twelve Scenic Spots of Zhuzhen" in 1987. Established in 1967, Guqi Peak Recreational Park features Chinese folk customs and includes a Folk Culture Museum, a Folk Amusement Park, an exhibition hall for the Terracotta Army of the Qin Dynasty, a Western-style park, and an exhibition hall for ancient Chinese war chariots, making it a famous tourist attraction in Hsinchu. Among its many features, temples and deities stand out, with Putian Temple being the most iconic symbol of Guqi Peak. Putian Temple is the largest within Guqi Peak Recreational Park, housing a 120-foot statue of Lord Guan, notable for having nine floors, each offering a distinct spatial experience. In addition to Putian Temple, Guqi Peak has successively built other structures, including the Buddha Hall, Chenghuang Temple, Tai Dian, Maitreya Buddha Store, Fude Jinbao Hall, and the Zhuseng Niangniang Hall, respectively enshrining the Four-Faced Buddha of Putian, Avalokiteshvara, Fude Zhengshen, Fuyou Emperor, Tai Sui Star Lord, Zhuseng Niangniang, Maitreya, the Five Camps Generals, and Yue Lao Star Lord, becoming a vibrant temple of worship in Hsinchu City.
