City God Temple of Taiwan Province Introduction
The Cheng Huang Temple in Taiwan was originally an official 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 Dynasty upgraded Tamsui District to Taipei Prefecture, which soon led to the establishment of Taipei by Chen Xingju. In 1881, the Taipei City Cheng Huang Temple was built at the intersection of Fucheng Street and Beimen Street (between Yanping South Road and Hankou Street in Taipei City), behind the Taipei Prefectural Office. The temple was demolished during the Japanese occupation and was relocated to its current site after Taiwan's restoration, benefiting from convenient transportation and a thriving commercial atmosphere, making it a spiritual center for nearby residents. The belief in Cheng Huang Ye is well-known, attracting worshippers from both domestic and overseas. This temple is the largest in Taipei City, dedicated to the main deity Cheng Huang Ye, along with other deities such as Shakyamuni Buddha, Bhaisajyaguru Buddha, Amitabha Buddha, Guanyin Bodhisattva, Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, Guan Sheng Di Jun, Fu You Di Jun, Wen Chang Di Jun, Ji Gong Zen Master, Cheng Huang's wife, and the Earth God. The temple's interior features couplets, plaques, paper-cutting, paintings, and carvings that emphasize the principles of "seeking good and avoiding bad" and "subtle influence," providing spiritual enlightenment to the devotees who come to worship.
