Hulu Nanshan Fude Temple Introduction
Hung Lu Di Nanshan Fude Temple, located at an altitude of 300 meters on Nanshijiao Mountain, offers a broad view that has made it a famous tourist destination for viewing the night scenery of Greater Taipei. It is also the most prosperous Tu Di Gong temple in northern Taiwan for seeking wealth. The main hall of Hung Lu Di enshrines Fude Zhengshen, Zhunsheng Niangniang, and Shanshen Xingjun, while the Wealth God Hall worships Wu Lu Caishen, Wenchang Dijun, and Yue Lao Xingjun, among others. In addition to viewing the largest statue of Fude Zhengshen in Taiwan, visitors can ascend the stone steps to the main hall and touch the 2-meter-tall Tu Di Gong statue, whose "big ingot" is polished to a shine by worshippers, promising prosperity and good fortune for a whole year! *A small reminder: The main hall is located at a higher position, so it is advisable to park at the back mountain parking lot for easier access if you are bringing elders. The Origin of Hung Lu Di, also known as Nanshijiao Mountain, has an elevation of 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, the area of Nanshijiao was still wilderness. The Fude Temple overlooking the Taipei Basin was meant to bless this land, as the mountains protruding behind and on both sides of the temple resemble a furnace, thus the name Hung Lu Di. Due to the specific effectiveness of the Tu Di Gong here, word of mouth has spread, and the incense offerings have become increasingly abundant. Almost everyone who ascends the mountain does so to worship at Hung Lu Di, creating the interesting phenomenon of "temple first, road later." Hiking and Enjoying the Scenery in addition to prayer blessings, the beautiful scenery of Hung Lu Di attracts numerous hiking enthusiasts. Here, one can visit the nearby Chai Cheng Trail or take the mountain trail behind Fude Temple to reach Nanshijiao Mountain. At the gazebo on the summit, not only can visitors overlook the Taipei Basin and the Dahan and Xindian rivers, but they can also enjoy distant views of Guanyin Mountain, Datun Volcano Group, and the Tamsui River estuary. On a clear day, it is even possible to see Taipei 101.
