Wenlin Pavilion Introduction
Wenlin Pavilion is dedicated to the Three Revenants and Wenchang Dijun. It is a historically significant temple with a large number of worshippers and a vibrant atmosphere, making it one of the most well-known temples in the Qiunglin area. It also served as an important educational institution in its early days. Established during the Tongzhi period of the Qing Dynasty by the scholar Deng Zhaoxiong, it originally functioned as a school for nurturing local talents. In the Guangxu period, it was reestablished as "Wenlin Society," becoming a gathering place for scholars in the Toukianxi area to connect through literature. Later, the school was converted into a temple named "Wenlin Pavilion," also known as Wen Temple. In 1932 (the 21st year of the Republic of China), it was rebuilt, transforming the original earth-walled temple into a structure of red bricks and glazed tiles. The current appearance of the temple was reconstructed around 1991 (the 80th year of the Republic of China). September 28, which marks Confucius's birthday, is the most grand ceremonial day for Wenlin Pavilion, with large celebrations held by the temple, attracting numerous worshippers from various places.
