Doulio Nanshin Temple Introduction
The largest wooden statue of Guan Yu in Taiwan is located at Nansheng Temple in Douliu, originally named Cixiutang. It belongs to the Luantang system of Fubi Jishi and is dedicated to five deities: Guan Di, Lü Zu, Zao Jun, Yue Wang, and Wang Ling Guan, who are respectfully referred to as the Five Holy Benefactors by the devotees. The statue of Guan Laoye, which guards the temple, is carved from camphor wood, stands 12 feet tall, and weighs over 600 Taiwanese jin, making it quite rare in Taiwan. The old Nansheng Temple was established in the 50th year of the Republic of China, and it was relocated to its current site in the 66th year. It reveres the "Guan Laoye" statue, carved 500 years ago, which drifted to Taiwan from the sea. It serves as a guide for the public in engaging with religion, providing a path for self-cultivation and moral development. Photo of the Guan Yu statue at Nansheng Temple by Hsieh Ying-Chi. (Authorized photo, please do not reprint without permission.)
Dowlung Nansheng Temple
