Wenchang Temple

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The Xinzhuang Wen Chang Temple is dedicated to Wen Chang Dijun (the God of Literature). The Ciou Temple was rebuilt in the seventh year of the Yongzheng era (1729) and was concurrently dedicated to Wen Chang Dijun. In the eighteenth year of the Jiaqing era (1813), the Xinzhuang County magistrate, Cao Rulin, funded the construction of the Wen Chang Temple next to the back right side of the Ciou Temple. Later, in the first year of the Guangxu era (1875), the magistrate of Bangka, Chuan Duanquan, along with local gentry Chen Shizhang, moved it to its current location. The temple has undergone eight renovations over its 121-year history (exact details on renovations are unavailable for confirmation). Due to its historical and developmental significance, as well as its relatively intact structure, it is currently classified as a third-level historical site. In 1898 (the twenty-fourth year of Guangxu), the Xinzhuang branch of the Taipei National Language School was established at the temple. Before the school was completed, it served as a private school where students received education, holding a status equal to that of Confucius Temples and serving similar functions. The establishment of the Wen Chang Temple in the Jiaqing era indicates that Xinzhuang had a flourishing literary culture. This temple plays a significant role in the cultural development of Xinzhuang, and efforts should be made to preserve and maintain it, allowing it to continue serving educational and cultural functions.

Address：No. 20, Bijiang Street, Wende Li, Xinzhuang District, New Taipei City 242, Taiwan

Wenchang Temple Introduction

The Xinzhuang Wenchang Temple is dedicated to Wenchang Dijun. The Ciyou Temple was rebuilt in the seventh year of the Yongzheng era (1729 AD) and was paired with Wenchang Dijun. In the eighteenth year of the Jiaqing era (1813 AD), Xinzhuang County's official Cao Rulin donated to build the Wenchang Temple on the right rear side of Ciyou Temple. Later, in the first year of the Guangxu era (1875 AD), Bangka County's official Chuan Duanquan and gentleman Chen Shizhang relocated it to its current site. After 121 years, having undergone eight renovations (exact details are unavailable for confirmation), it is recognized as a historic site due to its development and historical significance, and it is now classified as a Level 3 historic site. The Wenchang Temple set up a branch of the Taipei National Language School (established in the 24th year of Guangxu, 1898 AD) on its premises, where students were taught before the completion of the school. It held a status equivalent to that of the Confucius Temple and served a similar educational function. With the existence of Wenchang Temple during the Jiaqing era, it reflects the flourishing literary culture in the area, and the temple is deeply significant to the development of Xinzhuang's culture; therefore, it should be well-preserved to fulfill its educational and social functions once again.

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Wenchang Temple Travel Information

Address：No. 20, Bijiang Street, Wende Li, Xinzhuang District, New Taipei City 242, Taiwan

Transportation Methods：【Public Transportation】 1. Take Exit 2 at Xinzhuang Station on the Xinzhuang Line of the MRT, and walk towards Bijiang Street to reach your destination. 2. Take bus routes 111, 235, 257, 513, 635, 636, 637, 638, 639, 663, 783, 797, 799, 801, 802, 802A, 842, 885, 1209, 1501, 1503, 1803, 9102, Lan 2, or Orange 22, and get off at Dazhong Temple Station. It is about a 5-minute walk to Xinzhuang Old Street. 【Driving】 1. Take the Wugu Interchange on National Highway No. 1 → Wuxin Road → turn left...

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