Shuang Ci Temple Introduction
Shuangci Temple, located on Sanmin Road in Fengshan District, is the oldest temple in Fengshan, with a history of over three hundred years. The founding history of Shuangci Temple can be traced back to the late Ming Dynasty, where it was originally established as "Guanyin Pavilion," enshrining Guanyin Buddha as the main deity. In the 18th year of the Qianlong reign of the Qing Dynasty (1753), the front hall was expanded, and the Heavenly Lady was invited from Quanzhou to be enshrined, leading to Guanyin Buddha being moved to the rear hall. Since both main deities are female, the believers, feeling grateful for their compassion, collectively refer to them as "Shuangci Pavilion." Locally, it is commonly known as "Mazu Temple," "Tianhou Palace," or "Great Temple." It was built even earlier than Longshan Temple, which is classified as a second-class historical monument, and its incense offerings are extremely prosperous, with visitors coming and going continuously.
