Zhishanyan Huiji Temple Introduction
At the foot of Huiji Temple, there is a square that resembles a grassland, featuring models of sheep, giving an impression that ancestors grazed their flocks here. Following the steps upwards, one passes through a dimly lit forest, with moss growing on the surrounding rock walls, creating an ancient ambiance. Along the way, there is a stone archway, which is a historical relic of Zhishan. Beyond this point, the path broadens significantly; after a turn, it opens up to a flat road, which feels entirely different from the previous surroundings, with Huiji Temple situated amidst it. The people from Zhangzhou brought their guardian deity, "Kaizhang Shengwang," with them when they arrived in Shilin. Legend has it that Zhishan was originally the land of a wealthy man named Huang Shan. About two hundred years ago, a relative from Pinghe County, Zhangzhou named Huang Chengqing brought the incense of Kaizhang Shengwang to Taiwan, hanging it on Zhishan. It is said that miracles occurred, prompting everyone to contribute funds to build Huiji Temple in 1752. Soon after, due to the worship of Guanyin Buddha, it became known as Zhimountain Rock Temple. In 1840, Pan Yongqing, a Shilin gentry, established the Wenchang Shrine on Zhishan Rock, hiring teachers to educate children. By 1874, the three temples merged and have since been collectively referred to as Huiji Temple. Nowadays, many visitors come to Huiji Temple to pray for success in exams; there is a Wenchang brush here. It is said that touching the "Wenchang brush" will bring blessings, so parents often bring their children to touch the brush, hoping for smooth exams.
