Honglu Temple Nanshan Fude Palace Introduction
Huangludi Nanshan Fude Temple is located on the top of Nanshijiao Mountain at an elevation of 300 meters, offering a broad view that has become a famous travel destination for enjoying the Taipei night view. It is also the most prosperous Tudigong (earth god) temple in northern Taiwan. The main hall of Huangludi enshrines Fude Zhengshen, Zhusheng Niangniang, and the Mountain God Star Lord, while the Caishen Hall worships the Five Road Wealth Gods, Wenchang Dijun, and the Moon Elder Star Lord. Besides admiring the largest Fude Zhengshen statue in Taiwan, visitors can climb the stone steps to the main hall, where the 2-meter tall Tudigong statue has a "big ingot" that shines from being touched by worshippers, promising a year of good fortune! *Note: The main hall is located at a higher position, so if you are bringing elders, it is recommended to park in the rear mountain parking lot for convenience. The origin of Huangludi, also known as Nanshijiao Mountain, stands at 302 meters and is located at the southern edge of Zhonghe District. Nanshan Fude Temple was built by immigrants from Zhangzhou, and at that time, Nanshijiao was still wilderness. The purpose of the temple overlooking the Taipei basin symbolizes its tutelage over this land, as there are mountain peaks protruding from the back and both sides of the temple, resembling a furnace, hence the name Huangludi. Due to the special efficacy of the land god here, it has been widely spread by word of mouth, resulting in increasing incense offerings. Almost all visitors climbing the mountain come to worship at Huangludi, creating an interesting phenomenon of “first the temple, then the road.” In addition to praying for blessings, Huangludi's beautiful scenery attracts many hikers. Here, visitors can explore the nearby Chai Cheng Trail or the mountain trails behind the Fude Temple leading to Nanshijiao Mountain. At the pavilion on the mountain's peak, one can not only overlook the Taipei basin and the Dahan and Xindian rivers but also enjoy views of the Guanyin and Datun volcanic groups and the Tamsui River estuary. On clear days, Taipei 101 is also visible.
