Shuangci Temple Introduction
Shuangci Temple, located on Sanmin Road in Fengshan, is the oldest temple in the Fengshan District, with a history of over three hundred years. The founding history of Shuangci Temple can be traced back to the late Ming Dynasty, when it was originally established as "Guanyin Pavilion," dedicated to the bodhisattva Guanyin. In the 18th year of the Qianlong reign of the Qing Dynasty (1753), the front hall was expanded, and the Queen of Heaven was invited from Quanzhou for worship, leading to Guanyin being moved to the rear hall. Since both principal deities are female, devotees revere their compassion collectively as "Shuangci Pavilion." Locally, it is commonly referred to as "Mazu Temple," "Queen of Heaven Temple," or "Grand Temple," predating the second-class historical site Longshan Temple. The temple enjoys a vibrant flow of worshippers. Its location at the intersection with Sanmin Road's furniture street is unique, reputed to be a "chicken mother穴" in feng shui, making it suitable for constructing a temple dedicated to a female deity, akin to a hen protecting her chicks. Although the exterior has been renovated multiple times and has lost its original appearance, the interior still retains numerous plaques, couplets, and stone tablets, rich in historical significance, making it one of the most important temples in the hearts of the Fengshan people.
