Yangzi Baosheng Dadi Temple Introduction
Baosheng Temple, formerly known as "Dadi Palace," was established during the Dutch colonial period in Fengrongli, Xinhua District, commonly referred to as "Yangzi." According to the Taiwan County Gazetteer Volume Nine Miscellaneous Records: The Dadaogong Temple was built during the Dutch period, but there is no accurate historical data to verify the exact founding date. The temple underwent renovations during the Qing Dynasty and was unfortunately damaged during World War II due to the impacts of war and lack of maintenance. After the war, the living conditions of the people gradually improved, and the first post-war renovation took place in the 37th year of the Republic of China. It was rebuilt again in the 63rd year of the Republic of China, and behind the bronze statue of Guanyin, an inscription was found that reads "Made by disciple Cai Baozhen in the year of Bingchen of the Wanli era," which predates Zheng Chenggong's landing in Taiwan (1661) by 45 years. This confirms that Dadi Palace was indeed established during the Dutch period, making it the only ancient Baosheng Temple in Taiwan. While it cannot be proven that the temple was built in 1616, experts from the Tainan City Documentation Association convened in the temple at the end of November in the 63rd year of the Republic of China and recognized it as built in 1624. Even if there is some discrepancy, it should not be far off.
