Hong De Temple

Taipei Attractions

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Located in Lane 303, Zhongzheng 1st Road, the Hongde Temple, though small, is exquisitely beautiful. It means "Promoting Martial Virtue" and is referred to by the local people 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." Due to Sun Bin's birthday falling on the third day of the first lunar month, the temple holds grand ceremonies from the first to the fifth day of the lunar new year each year, attracting many devotees who specially charter vehicles to worship. The Sun Bin Temple was established in the 6th year of the Republic of China and, in addition to the main deity Sun Bin, includes deities such as Wang Chan Lao Zu (Guiguzi), Nanji Xianweng, Sanqing Daozu, Jiutian Shengdi, and Hua Tuo Zhenren. Inquiry phone: 02-26794029

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

Hong De Temple Introduction

Located in Lane 303 of Zhongzheng First Road, the Hongde Temple, though small in scale, is exquisite and magnificent. It signifies "promoting martial virtue" and is referred to by the local residents as the Sun Bin Temple, being the first Sun Bin Temple in Taiwan. The main deity worshiped here is Sun Bin, who contended with 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 first lunar month 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 come in special vehicles to pay their respects. 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 Laozu (Guiguzi), the Southern Extreme Elder, the Three Pure Ones, the Jade Emperor, and the legendary Zhang Zongjing.

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Hong De Temple Travel Information

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

Transportation Methods：【Public Transportation】1. Take the train to Yingge Station and walk to the destination. 2. From Taoyuan Bus Station, take bus 5001 and get off at Beiying Community Station, then walk for 3 minutes to reach the destination. 【Driving】Exit at Yingge Interchange on National Highway No. 2, follow the new road opposite Yingge Museum as it winds up, turn left after passing the level crossing, and the entrance to Hongde Palace will be on the right side after 100 meters.

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

Nearby Cuisine： Yingge District Agricultural Association 、 Yung Po Braised Noodles 、 Zhangying Meatballs 、 Delicious Lamb Noodle Soup 、 Yingcun Food Time 、 Lao Pai Yingge Oyster Vermicelli 、 Lin Hong-Jun Braised Food Specialty Store 、 A-Po Sushi 、 Yingge Lin Braised Dishes 、 Chinese and Foreign Ceramics Store