Chenghuang Temple, Taiwan Province Introduction
The Chenghuang Temple in Taiwan was originally a government temple and has now been established as a foundation, making it one of the most well-structured public temples in Taiwan. In 1875, the Qing Court upgraded Tamsui County to Taipei Prefecture, and shortly thereafter, Chen Xingju established the Taipei government. In 1881, the Taipei Chenghuang Temple was built at the intersection of Fuzhi Street and Beimen Street (between Yanping South Road and Hankou Street in Taipei) behind the Taipei Prefecture Office. During the Japanese occupation, the temple was demolished, and after the restoration of Taiwan, it was relocated to its current site, which is easily accessible and commercially prosperous, serving as a spiritual center for local residents. Due to the widespread reputation of the City God, its devotees extend both domestically and internationally. This temple is the largest in Taipei, dedicated to the main deity City God, and also venerates other figures such as Shakyamuni Buddha, Medicine Buddha, Amitabha Buddha, Guanyin Bodhisattva, Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, Guan Yu, Fuyou Emperor, Wenchang Emperor, Jikong Zen Master, City God’s Wife, and the Earth God, among others. The internal couplets, plaques, paper cuttings, paintings, and carvings emphasize the principles of "seeking good fortune and avoiding misfortune" and "subtle influence," allowing worshippers to gain spiritual enlightenment during their visits.
