Zhushan Sheliao Jingsheng Temple Introduction
The Jing Sheng Pavilion, also known as the Xi Zi Pavilion and the Jing Zi Pavilion, was historically a place where discarded paper used for writing was not carelessly thrown away but instead burned at the pavilion to show respect for Cangjie, the legendary inventor of Chinese characters, and the paper itself. Such pavilions were commonly found alongside streets during ancient times. The Sheliao Jing Sheng Pavilion in Zhushan Township was established in the 11th year of the Xianfeng reign of the Qing Dynasty (1861) with donations from Chen Zijun. It was later funded for reconstruction in the 5th year of the Guangxu reign (1879) by a scholar named Chen Dacheng. The pavilion stands at a total height of 235 centimeters, primarily constructed from rock, and is adorned with carvings of auspicious symbols such as gourd, qilin, deer, and bamboo. On either side, there are couplets inscribed with "Those who can put down the paper are truly the literate." The Sheliao Jing Sheng Pavilion was damaged in the 921 Earthquake and underwent a two-year reconstruction process. It is currently designated as a county historic site.
