Hóngdé Temple

Taipei Attractions

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Located within Lane 303 of Zhongzheng Road, the Hongde Temple is small yet exquisite and splendid. It embodies the meaning of "promoting martial virtue" and is referred to as the Sun Bin Temple by the locals. It is also the first Sun Bin Temple in the whole country, with its main deity being Sun Bin, who engaged in strategical battles during the Warring States period against Pang Juan. Sun Bin is a descendant of Sun Wu, the author of "The Art of War." Due to the Lunar New Year being the birthday of Sun Bin, the temple holds grand ceremonies from the first to the fifth day of the Lunar New Year, attracting many devotees who arrive by chartered vehicles to pay their respects. The Sun Bin Temple was established in the sixth year of the Republic of China and, in addition to the main deity Sun Bin, it also houses the figures of his master Wang Chan Laozu (Guiguzi), the South Pole Immortal, the Three Pure Ones, the Nine Heavens Holy Emperor, and the physician Hua Tuo. For inquiries, please call: 02-26794029.

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

Hóngdé Temple Introduction

Hong De Temple, located in Lane 303 of Zhongzheng First Road, is a small yet exquisite temple that embodies the meaning of "promoting martial virtue." It is known as the Sun Bin Temple among the locals and is the first Sun Bin Temple in Taiwan. The main deity worshiped 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." Every year, from the first to the fifth day of the Lunar New Year, grand religious ceremonies are held in the temple in celebration of Sun Bin's birthday, which falls on the third day of the Lunar New Year, attracting many devotees who travel specially to pay their respects. The temple was built in the sixth year of the Taisho era (1917) and enshrines not only the main deity Sun Bin but also his master Wang Chan Laozu (Guiguzi), Nanji Xianweng, the Three Pure Ones, Jiu Tian Shengdi, and the immortal Hua Tuo.

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Hóngdé Temple Travel Information

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

Transportation Methods：【Public Transportation】1. Take the train to Yingge Station and walk to the destination. 2. From Taoyuan Station, take Bus 5001 and get off at Beiying Community Station, then walk for 3 minutes to reach your destination. 【Driving】Take the Yingge Interchange on National Highway No. 2, follow the newly established road opposite Yingge Museum, go up the winding road, and turn left after crossing the level crossing. The entrance to Hongde Temple's archway will be on the right side, about 100 meters ahead.

Other Nearby Attractions： Yingge Station 、 Erkeng Tunnel 、 Wang Yang Ju Ancient House 、 Yingge Old Street 、 New Taipei City Yingge Ceramics Museum 、 Taihua Kiln 、 Biylong Temple 、 Yingge Ceramic DIY Mosaic Workshop 、 Sin Wong Ceramic 、 Hsu Hsin-Wang Ceramic Memorial Museum

Nearby Cuisine： Yingge District Farmers' Association 、 Yongbo Rubbish Noodles 、 Zhangying Meatballs 、 Delicious Jiayuan Lamb Noodles 、 Ying Village Food Light 、 Old Brand Yingge Oyster Vermicelli 、 Lin Hongjun Braised Delicacies Specialty Store 、 A-Po Sushi 、 Yingge Lin Braised Snacks 、 Zhongwai Ceramics Co.