Shuang Ci Temple

Kaohsiung Attractions

雙慈殿

Shuangci Temple, located on Sanmin Road in Fengshan District, is the oldest temple in the area, with a history of over three hundred years. The temple's foundation can be traced back to the late Ming Dynasty, initially dedicated to Guanyin Bodhisattva, and was known as "Guanyin Pavilion." In the 18th year of the Qianlong reign of the Qing Dynasty (AD 1753), the front hall was expanded, and Mazu was invited from Quanzhou to be enshrined, relegating Guanyin Bodhisattva to the rear hall. Since both deities are female, devotees revere them for their compassion, collectively referring to them as "Shuangci Pavilion." Locally, it is commonly known as "Mazu Temple," "Tianhou Palace," or "Great Temple." Its construction predates the Longshan Temple, which is categorized as a second-class historical monument, and it boasts a robust incense trade, with a continuous flow of worshippers. The unique position of Shuangci Temple at the junction with Sanmin Road's furniture street is said to be a "hen's nest" in feng shui, making it suitable for a temple dedicated to a female deity, akin to a hen protecting its chicks. Although the exterior has undergone multiple renovations and lost its original appearance, the interior still retains several plaques, couplets, and stone tablets, rich in historical significance, making it one of the most important temples in the hearts of the people of Fengshan.

Address：No. 285-1, Sanmin Rd., Xiankou Village, Fengshan Dist., Kaohsiung City 830, Taiwan

Shuang Ci Temple Introduction

Shuangci Temple, located on Sanmin Road in Fengshan District, is the oldest temple in the area, with a history spanning over three hundred years. The temple's foundation can be traced back to the late Ming Dynasty, originally dedicated to Guanyin Buddha as its main deity, and was known as "Guanyin Pavilion." In the 18th year of the Qianlong era (1753 AD), the front hall was expanded and the Mazu Goddess was invited from Quanzhou for worship, causing Guanyin Buddha to move to the back hall. Since both deities are female and revered for their compassion, they are collectively referred to as "Shuangci Pavilion." Locally, it is commonly known as "Mazu Temple," "Tianhou Palace," or "Big Temple," and it predates the Longshan Temple, which is classified as a second-level historic site, making it even older. The temple attracts a steady stream of devotees, and its location at the junction with the Sanmin Road Furniture Street is quite unique, said to be a favorable feng shui site suitable for temples dedicated to female deities, akin to a mother hen protecting her chicks. Although its exterior has undergone numerous renovations and has lost its original appearance, the interior still preserves several plaques, couplets, and stone tablets, rich with historical significance, making it one of the most important temples in the heart of Fengshan residents.

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Shuang Ci Temple Travel Information

Address：No. 285-1, Sanmin Rd., Xiankou Village, Fengshan Dist., Kaohsiung City 830, Taiwan

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