Hong De Temple

Taipei Attractions

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Located in Lane 303, Zhongzheng Road, the Hongde Temple is small yet exquisite and splendid, meaning "to promote martial virtue." It is known among locals as the Sun Bin Temple and is the first Sun Bin Temple in the province. The main deity 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 calendar is Sun Bin's birthday, a grand ceremony is held at the temple every year from the first to the fifth day of the lunar New Year, attracting many devotees who come specially by chartered buses. 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 Lao Zu (Guiguzi), the South Pole Celestial Elder, the Three Pure Ones, the Nine Heavens Holy Emperor, and others. Inquiry phone: 02-26794029

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

Hong De Temple Introduction

Located in Lane 303, Zhongzheng 1st Road, Hongde Temple, though not large, is exquisitely luxurious and signifies "promoting military virtue". It is known among 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 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 from the first to the fifth day of the lunar New Year each year, attracting many devotees who come specially by chartered vehicles to pray. The Sun Bin Temple was built in the sixth year of Taisho (1917), and besides the main deity Sun Bin, it also includes other figures such as his master Wang Chan Lao Zu (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, Taiwan

Transportation Methods：【Public Transport】1. Take the train to Yingge Station and walk to the destination. 2. From Taoyuan Station, take the 5001 bus and get off at Beiying Community Station, then walk for 3 minutes to reach the destination. 【Driving】Exit at Yingge Interchange off National Highway No. 2, follow the newly constructed road opposite Yingge Museum, go past the level crossing, and turn left. About 100 meters ahead on your right, you will see the Hongde Temple archway.

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

Nearby Cuisine： Yingge District Farmers' Association 、 Yong Bo Braised Noodle 、 Zhangying Meatballs 、 Delicious Lamb Noodle Restaurant 、 Yingcun Food Time 、 Lao Pai Yingge Oyster Vermicelli 、 Lin Hong-Jun Braised Food Specialty Shop 、 Auntie's Sushi 、 Yingge Lin Lu Wei 、 China and Foreign Ceramics Store