Kaohsiung Fengyi Kaizhang Shengwang Temple Introduction
The Kaizhanshengwang Temple, located on Zhongyi Street in Fengshan, Kaohsiung, was built during the Qing Dynasty's Qianlong era and has a history of over 200 years. It is one of the four major ancient temples in Fengshan, alongside the Shuangci Pavilion, Chenghuang Temple, and Longshan Temple. The temple primarily honors Chen Yuanguang, a significant figure during the Tang Dynasty who pacified the southern barbarians. There are also statues of General Ma Ren and General Li Boyao, and the colorful paintings of the temple's entrance gods are the works of national treasure-level painter Pan Lishui. Despite undergoing multiple renovations over the past two centuries, the temple still retains many intricately crafted stone carvings. The temple boasts a grand atmosphere and a solemn ambiance, preserving a rich, ancient charm. It serves as an important center of faith in the area, with a flourishing incense offering and miraculous divine responses, making it one of the largest Kaizhanshengwang Temples in Taiwan. The spacious plaza outside the temple has also become a key venue for various competitive performances and wedding celebrations.
