Shuang Ci Temple Introduction
Shuangci Temple, located on Sanmin Road in Fengshan District, is the oldest temple in the area, with a history of more than three hundred years. The origins of Shuangci Temple can be traced back to the end of the Ming Dynasty, originally established as "Guanyin Pavilion," dedicated to Guanyin Bodhisattva as the main deity. In the 18th year of the Qianlong reign of the Qing Dynasty (1753 AD), the front hall was expanded, and the Heavenly Empress was invited from Quanzhou for worship, resulting in Guanyin Bodhisattva being moved to the back hall. Since both main deities are female, the faithful have referred to them as "Shuangci Pavilion" in appreciation of their compassion, and locals commonly call it "Mazu Temple," "Tianhou Palace," or "Big Temple." It was built earlier than the Longshan Temple, which is classified as a second-level historical monument, and has a thriving incense offering tradition, with countless worshippers visiting. The unique location of Shuangci Temple, forming a point with the Sanmin Road Furniture Street, is said to be the "Chicken Mother Cave" in Feng Shui, which is suitable for building temples dedicated to female deities, resembling a hen protecting its chicks. Although its exterior has undergone multiple renovations and lost its original appearance, the interior still retains several plaques, couplets, and steles, rich in historical significance, making it one of the most important temples in the hearts of the people of Fengshan.
