Hong De Temple

Taipei Attractions

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Hong De Temple, located within Lane 303 of Zhongzheng First Road, is small yet exquisite and magnificent. It embodies the meaning of "promoting martial virtue" and is known as the Sun Bin Temple among local residents. It is the first Sun Bin Temple in the province, dedicated to Sun Bin, who competed with Pang Juan during the Warring States period and is a descendant of Sun Wu, the author of "The Art of War." Since Sun Bin's birthday falls on the third day of the lunar calendar, the temple holds grand ceremonies every year from the first to the fifth day of the lunar new year, attracting many devotees who come to pay their respects. The Sun Bin Temple was built in the sixth year of the Republic of China, and besides the main deity Sun Bin, it also includes his master Wang Chan Lao Zu (Guiguzi), the South Pole Immortal, the Three Pure Ones, the Nine Heavens Holy Emperor, and the Real Man Hua Tuo. Inquiry phone: 02-26794029

Address：No. 1, Lane 303, Zhongzheng 1st Road, Yingge District, New Taipei City 239

Hong De Temple Introduction

Located in Alley 303, Zhongzheng 1st Road, the Hongde Temple is small but exquisite and magnificent. It signifies the "Promotion of Martial Virtue" and is known among the local residents as the Sun Bin Temple. It is also the first Sun Bin Temple in Taiwan, dedicated to Sun Bin, who fought against Pang Juan during the Warring States period, and is a descendant of Sun Wu, the author of "The Art of War." Since the third day of the lunar calendar is Sun Bin's birthday, the temple holds grand ceremonies every year from the first to the fifth day of the lunar new year, attracting many devotees who specifically charter vehicles to come and pay their respects. The Sun Bin Temple was built in the sixth year of the Taisho era (1917) and, in addition to the main deity Sun Bin Zhenren, also includes other deities such as his master Wang Chan Laozu (Guiguzi), Nanji Xianweng, Sanqing Daozu, Jiutian Shengdi, and Hua Tuo Zhenren.

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Hong De Temple Travel Information

Address：No. 1, Lane 303, Zhongzheng 1st Road, Yingge District, New Taipei City 239

Transportation Methods：【Public Transportation】1. Take a train to Yingge Station and walk to reach the destination. 2. From Taoyuan Terminal, take bus 5001 and get off at Beiying Community Station, then walk for 3 minutes to reach the destination. 【Driving】Take the Yingge Interchange on National Highway No. 2, then follow the new road across from the Yingge Museum, winding upwards. After crossing the railroad crossing, turn left, and about 100 meters on the right side, you will see the Hongde Temple archway.

Other Nearby Attractions： Yingge Station 、 Erkang Tunnel 、 Wangyang Ju Ancient House 、 Yingge Old Street 、 New Taipei City Yingge Ceramics Museum 、 Taihua Kiln 、 Biyong Temple 、 Yingge Ceramic Art DIY Workshop 、 Hsin Wang Ceramics 、 Hsu Hsin-Wang Ceramic Memorial Museum

Nearby Cuisine： Yingge District Farmers' Association 、 Yong Bo Garbage Noodles 、 Zhangying Meatballs 、 Zhiwei Jia Lamb Noodle 、 Yingcun Food Time 、 Lao Pai Yingge Oyster Vermicelli 、 Lin Hong-Jun Braised Food Specialty Store 、 Auntie's Sushi 、 Yingge Lin Lu Wei 、 Zhong Wai Ceramics Store