Cheng Huang Temple in Taiwan Introduction
The Chenghuang Temple in Taiwan was originally an official temple and has now been established as a foundation corporation, making it one of the most well-structured public temples in Taiwan. In 1875, the Qing dynasty upgraded Tamsui County to Taipei Prefecture and subsequently opened the Taipei government office by Chen Xingju. 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 City), behind the Taipei Prefectural Office. During the Japanese colonial period, the temple was demolished. After Taiwan's retrocession, it was relocated to its current site, which has convenient transportation and a thriving commercial area, making it a center of faith for local residents. Due to the great reputation of the City God, it has believers from both domestic and overseas. This temple is the largest in Taipei City, dedicated to the main deity, the City God, along with other deities such as Shakyamuni Buddha, Medicine Buddha, Amitabha Buddha, Guanyin Bodhisattva, and Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, as well as Emperor Guan, the Emperor of Wealth, Wenchang Dijun, Ji Gong Zen Master, the City God’s wife, and the Earth God, among others. The interior couplets, plaques, paper cuts, paintings, and carvings all emphasize "seeking good fortune and avoiding misfortune" and "subtle influence," inspiring worshippers who visit for blessings.
