Shengming Temple

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聖明宮外觀

Shengming Temple primarily honors Guansheng Dijun (Kuan Yin Emperor). It was originally established in a private residence in Jinshan District during the early years of the Guangxu era. In the 11th year of the Showa era (1936), the statue of Guansheng Dijun was moved to Lunziting in Jiufen. In the 37th year of the Republic of China (1948), Quanzhong Hall was established at the original site, jointly worshiping Fuyou Dijun, Siming Zhenjun, Huoluo Lingguan, and Wumu Dijun, collectively known as the Five Benefactors. It wasn't until the 39th year of the Republic of China (1950) that the temple was constructed at its current location, with Quanzhong Hall relocated to the new site the following year. In the 65th year of the Republic of China (1976), it was renamed Shengming Temple. Due to its elevated location and the spacious platform in front of the temple, visitors can not only enjoy the beauty of the temple but also take in the natural scenery of the Ruibin coastline. Shengming Temple serves as the center for various activities in Jiufen, making it the starting and ending point for the annual Mazu pilgrimage.

Address：56, Jieding Lane, Ruifang District, New Taipei City 224, Taiwan

Shengming Temple Introduction

Shengming Temple primarily worships Guansheng Dijun. It was originally established in a private residence in the Jinshan District during the early Guangxu years. In 1936 (the 11th year of the Showa era), the statue of Guansheng Dijun was relocated to the Lunzai Hill in Jiufen. In 1948 (the 37th year of the Republic of China), the Quanzhong Hall was established at the original site, concurrently worshiping Fuyou Dijun, Siming Zhenjun, Huo Luo Lingguan, and Wumu Dijun, collectively known as the Five Beneficial Lords. It wasn't until 1950 (the 39th year of the Republic of China) that the temple was built at its current location, and the next year, Quanzhong Hall was moved to the new site. In 1976 (the 65th year of the Republic of China), it was renamed Shengming Temple. Due to the temple's elevated location and the spacious platform in front of it, visitors can enjoy not only the beautiful architecture of the temple but also the natural scenery of the Ruifang coastal area. Shengming Temple serves as the center of various activities in Jiufen, and every year, the Mazu procession begins and ends at this temple.

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Shengming Temple Travel Information

Address：56, Jieding Lane, Ruifang District, New Taipei City 224, Taiwan

Transportation Methods：【Public Transportation】 1. Take Keelung Bus 1062 to the "Jiufen Old Street" stop → Walk along Jishan Street (500 meters, approximately 9 minutes) to reach the destination. 2. Take Keelung Bus 788 to the "Jiufen" stop → Walk up Shuqixi Road (350 meters, approximately 8 minutes) to reach the destination. 【Driving】 1. National Highway No. 1 → Exit at Rueifang Interchange on Provincial Highway 62 → Highway 2D (Ruiba Highway) → County Road 102 → Continue along Jishan Street to reach the destination.

Other Nearby Attractions： Weng Shan-Ying's Former Residence (Jiufen Tea House) 、 Shengping Theater 、 Shuqi Road 、 Jiufen Gold Museum 、 Penglai Garden (Taiyang Hospital) 、 Ruifang Scenic Area 、 Jiufen Visitor Center 、 Jiufen Old Street 、 Kaicheng Temple (Tian Gong Temple) 、 Pengkengkou

Nearby Cuisine： Wang's Delicious Snacks 、 Liao Mu Cheng Century-Old Store Entrance Pastry 、 Jiufen Tea House 、 Jiufen Shimi Store 、 Jinzhi Red Rice Wine Meatballs 、 Jiufen Haiyue Building Scenic Tea House 、 A-Lan Grass Cake 、 Meimei Agricultural Products 、 Shanhai Viewing Tea House (Shanhai All Viewing Tea House) 、 Xuanming Farm Kitchen