Wenchang Shrine

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The Xinzhuang Wen Chang Temple is dedicated to the worship of Wen Chang Di Jun. The Ci You Temple was renovated in the seventh year of the Yongzheng era (1729 AD) to include the worship of Wen Chang Di Jun. In the eighteenth year of the Jiaqing era (1813 AD), Xinzhuang County magistrate Cao Ru-Lin donated to build the Wen Chang Temple on the right rear side of the Ci You Temple. Later, in the first year of the Guangxu era (1875 AD), Mengjia County magistrate Chuan Duan Quan and local gentry Chen Shi Zhang relocated it to its current site. This temple has undergone eight renovations over its 121-year history (the details of some renovations are not available for confirmation). Due to its developmental and historical value, and its relatively intact preservation, it is currently listed as a third-level historical site. The Wen Chang Temple established the "Taipei Mandarin Learning Center Xinzhuang Branch" in Xinzhuang Primary School (24th year of Guangxu, 1898 AD), and before its completion, it served as a school where students received education, holding a status equivalent to that of the Confucius Temple and fulfilling similar functions. The presence of a Wen Chang Temple in Xinzhuang during the Jiaqing period suggests a flourishing literary atmosphere in the area, and this temple holds significant meaning for the cultural development of Xinzhuang, emphasizing the need for proper maintenance and preservation to revive its educational and social functions.

Address：20 Bijiang Street, Wende Li, Xinzhuang District, New Taipei City 242, Taiwan

Wenchang Shrine Introduction

The Xinzhuang Wen Chang Temple is dedicated to the Emperor Wen Chang. The Ci You Temple was rebuilt in the seventh year of the Yongzheng era (1729) and dedicated to the Emperor Wen Chang. In the eighteenth year of the Jiaqing era (1813), the Xinzhuang County magistrate Cao Rulin donated to build the Wen Chang Temple on the right rear side of the Ci You Temple. Later, in the first year of the Guangxu era (1875), the magistrate of Mengjia County, Chuan Duanquan, along with gentry Chen Shizhang, moved the temple to its current location. After 121 years, it has undergone eight renovations (verification of this data is unavailable). Due to its historical and cultural significance, and its relatively intact preservation, it is currently designated as a third-level historic site. The Wen Chang Temple established the "Taipei National Language Training Institute, Xinzhuang Branch" at Xingzhi Public School (in the twenty-fourth year of Guangxu, 1898). Before its completion, it served as a yizhu (private academy), where students received education, holding the same status as Confucian temples and fulfilling similar functions. The presence of the Wen Chang Temple in Xinzhuang during the Jiaqing era indicates a flourishing literary culture in the area. The temple holds profound significance for the cultural development of Xinzhuang; therefore, it should be well maintained and preserved to continue its role in social education.

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Wenchang Shrine Travel Information

Address：20 Bijiang Street, Wende Li, Xinzhuang District, New Taipei City 242, Taiwan

Transportation Methods：【Public Transportation】1. Exit 2 of Xinzhuang Station on the Xinzuang Line, walk toward Bijiang Street to reach the 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, Blue 2, Orange 22 and get off at Dazhong Temple Station, then walk about 5 minutes to reach Xinzhuang Old Street. 【By Car】1. Take National Highway No. 1 to Wugu Interchange → Wuxin Road → turn left...

Other Nearby Attractions： Xinzhuang Guangfu Temple 、 Xinzhuang Ciyou Temple 、 Xiangrenhe Bell and Drum Workshop 、 Xinzhuang Miao Street Night Market 、 Xinzhuang Temple Street Shopping District 、 Wusheng Temple 、 Xinzhuang Sports Park 、 Banciao 435 Art Zone 、 Jiangzicui River Estuary Scenic Riverside Park 、 Nanzi Creek Bicycle Station

Nearby Cuisine： Xinzhuang Beef King 、 Hsiung Chi Scallion Pancake and Taiwanese Doughnuts Shop 、 A-Bao Roast Chicken 、 Ju Chia Food 、 Fish Home 、 Dragon and Phoenix Meat Stand 、 Xinzhuang BBQ Restaurant 、 New Flavor Pork Floss Stand 、 Weng Yu Mei Trading Company 、 Zheng Gu Zao Wei (Traditional Savory Dumplings)