Chihshan Tianhou Temple Introduction
In the 1700s, in pursuit of peace and spiritual solace, the ancestors invited the Mazu deity from Meizhou in mainland China to Fanshuliao (formerly known as Qishan). Local residents, experiencing the divine miracles, widely shared their experiences and collectively funded the construction of a temple, which was completed in 1824, boasting nearly 200 years of history. Within the temple, there is an "奉憲" monument, the inscription of which recounts the events surrounding the eradication of bandits at the time, and two monuments related to the repair and renovation of the temple are found on the walls, serving as precious historical materials for the study of Qishan's development history. The Qishan Tianhou Temple, with its year-round thriving incense offerings, is the only surviving temple from the Qing Dynasty period in the Qishan area and is also the most important center of faith for the people of Qishan. Due to the heavy flow of incense, the face of the Mazu statue has long been darkened and polished by the smoke. The stone carvings in the temple are simple and elegant, while the wood carvings and bronze sculptures are beautifully adorned, making it one of the must-visit attractions for tourists coming to Qishan.
