Wenchang Temple

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Xinzhuang Wenchang Temple is dedicated to the Wenchang Dijun. The Ciyou Temple was renovated in the seventh year of the Yongzheng reign (1729 AD), during which Wenchang Dijun was enshrined. In the eighteenth year of the Jiaqing reign (1813 AD), Xinzhuang County Magistrate Cao Rulin donated the construction of the Wenchang Temple on the right rear side of Ciyou Temple. Later, in the first year of the Guangxu reign (1875 AD), Mengjia County Magistrate Chuan Duanquan and gentry Chen Shizhang relocated it to its current site. This temple has undergone eight renovations over its 121 years of history (exact details are unclear) and, due to its developmental and historical value, along with its relatively intact condition, it has been designated as a third-class historical site. The Wenchang Temple was the site of the "Taipei National Language Institute Xinzhuang Branch" established in Xinzhuang Elementary School in the twenty-fourth year of the Guangxu reign (1898 AD). Before the completion of the school building, it served as a yishun (private school), where students received education, holding a similar status to the Confucius Temple, thus serving similar functions. Xinzhuang had a Wenchang Temple during the Jiaqing period, indicating a flourishing literary atmosphere in the area, and this temple holds significant cultural importance for Xinzhuang's development, warranting proper maintenance and preservation to revive its educational and social functions.

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

Wenchang Temple Introduction

The Xinzhuang Wenchang Temple is dedicated to Wenchang Dijun. During the renovation of the Ciyou Temple in the seventh year of the Yongzheng period (1729), Wenchang Dijun was also venerated there. In the eighteenth year of the Jiaqing period (1813), Xinzhuang County official Cao Rulin donated the construction of the Wenchang Temple on the right rear side of Ciyou Temple. Later, in the first year of the Guangxu period (1875), Mengjia County official Chuan Duanquan and gentry Chen Shizhang, among others, moved it to its current location. Over the span of one hundred and twenty-one years, it has undergone eight renovations (exact information cannot be verified). Due to its development and historical value, and its relatively complete preservation, it is currently listed as a third-level historical monument. The Wenchang Temple served as the "Taipei National Language School Xinzhuang Branch" at Xingzhih Public School (established in the twenty-fourth year of the Guangxu period, 1898) and was a place for educating students before the school was completed, holding equal status to Confucius Temples and serving similar functions. The presence of the Wenchang Temple in Xinzhuang during the Jiaqing period indicates that the local culture was flourishing, and this temple holds significant meaning for the cultural development of Xinzhuang. It should be well maintained and preserved to once again serve its educational and social functions.

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Wenchang Temple Travel Information

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

Transportation Methods：【Public Transportation】1. Take the MRT Xinxiang Line to Xinjuang Station, Exit 2, 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, Blue 2, or Orange 22 and get off at Dazhong Temple Station, then walk about 5 minutes to reach Xinjuang Old Street. 【By Car】1. National Freeway No. 1 Wugu Interchange → Wuxin Road → [Left...]

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Nearby Cuisine： Xinzhuang Beef King 、 Hsiung's Sesame Pancake and Fried Dough Stick Specialty Store 、 A-Bao Roasted Chicken 、 Ju Chia Food 、 Fish Village 、 Lung Feng Meat Stall 、 Xinzhuang Barbecue Restaurant 、 New Flavor Meat Floss Stall 、 Weng Yu Mei Business House 、 Authentic Traditional Taste (Traditional Savory Rice Balls)