Guqi Mountain Museum Introduction
Guqi Peak Recreation Area is located in Gaofeng Road, Gaofeng Village, East District, Hsinchu City, just about 2 kilometers from the center. To the south lie Lingyin Temple and Qingshui Lake, to the east are Xian Gong Temple, National Tsing Hua University, and National Chiao Tung University, while to the north connects with Shibajian Mountain and Jieshou Park, and to the west overlooks the beautiful scenery of Xiangshan. Covering an area of approximately 15 hectares, it was listed as one of the "Twelve Scenic Spots of Zhuqian" in 1987. Established in 1967, Guqi Peak Recreation Area features Chinese folk customs, including a Folk Culture Museum, Folk Amusement Park, Terracotta Army Exhibition Hall, Western Park, and Ancient Chinese War Chariot Exhibition Hall, making it a famous tourist spot in Hsinchu. Among these, the temples and deities serve as the main attractions. The Pu Tian Temple is a notable symbol of Guqi Peak, the largest temple within the recreation area, featuring a 120-foot tall statue of Guan Sheng Di Jun, which is distinctively organized into 9 floors, each offering a different spatial experience. In addition to Pu Tian Temple, the recreation area has also added the Buddha Hall, City God Temple, Tai Hall, Maitreya Buddha Shop, Fude Jinbao Hall, and Zhuseng Niangniang Hall, each dedicated to various deities such as the Four-Faced Buddha, Guanyin Bodhisattva, Fude Zhengshen, Fuyou Dijun, Tai Sui Star Lord, Zhuseng Niangniang, Maitreya Patriarch, Marshal of the Five Camps, and Yue Lao Star Lord, making it a highly revered temple in Hsinchu City.
