Zhennan Temple Introduction
Located in the mountainous area of A-Rou-Li Da-Lun Jiao, it was established during the Guangxu period of the Qing Dynasty and has a history of over a hundred years. The main deity worshiped here is a weathered stone resembling Mazu, referred to by locals as Stone Mazu. The surrounding walls are built with square stones, making it one of the most characteristic temples in Shenkeng District. The biggest feature inside the temple is that the main deity Stone Mazu is connected to the altar and two stone pillars on either side, all made from the same stone shaped like a crane, about 1.5 meters long, known by locals as Bai He Xian Shi (White Crane Immortal). The stone steps leading to the Zhen Nan Temple were built in the fifth year of the Showa period (1930) and consist of approximately 384 steps. Alongside, there stands the "Stone Mazu Path Monument" to commemorate the history of the path's construction. The path winds its way through green mountains and forests, and upon reaching the temple's square, visitors are greeted with a panoramic view of the Shenkeng District. From the end of Shenkeng Street, take the industrial road over Zhongzheng Bridge, and it takes about ten minutes to walk to the entrance.
