Zhenxing Temple Introduction
Although the exterior of Zhenxing Temple appears simple and unassuming, it is the site where the tablet honoring the ancestor of Qikan martial arts, Master Ashan, is enshrined. Next to Zhenxing Temple is the Zhenxing Society, which was the martial arts school founded by Master Ashan in the past. From the initial archway to the cemetery of Master Ashan located behind the temple, one can see the historical connection between Qikan in Xiluo and the development of Xiluo itself. When mentioning Xiluo Qikan martial arts, one cannot overlook Master Ashan (Liu Mingshan). After arriving in Taiwan in 1828 (the eighth year of the Daoguang era), he settled in Xiluo. Being skilled in martial arts himself, he opened a martial arts school here to train disciples, which led to the flourishing of martial arts in Xiluo. The cemetery of Master Ashan behind Zhenxing Temple is not where he was originally buried; his remains were relocated there by later generations.
