Hong De Temple

Taipei Attractions

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Located in Lane 303, Zhongzheng First Road, Hongde Temple is small yet exquisite and splendid, meaning "To Promote Martial Virtue." It is known to the townspeople as the Sun Bin Temple and is the first Sun Bin Temple in the province. The main deity of the temple is 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 New Year is Sun Bin's birthday, there is a grand ceremony held at the temple every year from the first to the fifth day of the Lunar New Year, attracting many devotees who come specifically by chartered bus to worship. The Sun Bin Temple was built in the sixth year of the Republic of China and includes not only the main deity Sun Bin but also his master Wang Chan, the Old Ancestor (Guiguzi), the Southern Extreme Celestial Elder, the Three Pure Ones, the Nine Heavens Holy Emperor, and the Real Master Hua Tuo. Inquiry phone: 02-26794029

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

Hong De Temple Introduction

Situated in Lane 303 of Zhongzheng First Road, Hongde Temple is a small yet exquisite and luxurious temple, which embodies the meaning of 'promoting martial virtue'. It is known among the locals as the Sun Bin Temple and is the first Sun Bin Temple in Taiwan. The main deity worshipped here is Sun Bin, who fought against Pang Juan during the Warring States period, and he is a descendant of Sun Wu, the author of "The Art of War". Since the third day of the Lunar New Year is Sun Bin's birthday, the temple holds grand ceremonies annually 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, besides the main deity Sun Bin, it also includes other deities such as Wang Chan Laozu (Guiguzi), Nanji Xianweng, Daozu of the Three Purities, 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 the train to Yingge Station and walk to reach the destination. 2. From Taoyuan Bus Station, take route 5001 and get off at Beiying Community Station, then walk for 3 minutes to arrive. 【Driving】Exit at Yingge Interchange on National Highway No. 2, follow the new road winding up opposite Yingge Museum, turn left after the level crossing, and you will see the Hongde Temple archway on the right side after 100 meters.

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

Nearby Cuisine： Yingge District Farmers' Association 、 Yongbo Rubbish Noodles 、 Zhangying Meatballs 、 Delicious Lamb Noodle Soup 、 Yingcun Shiguang 、 Lao Pai Yingge Oyster Noodle Soup 、 A-Po Sushi 、 Yingge Lin Braised Delicacies 、 Zhong Wai Ceramics Store 、 Yilan Tubaizi