Zhennan Temple

Taipei Attractions

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Located in the mountainous area of the Arhuri Daluanjiao section, this temple was established during the Guangxu period of the Qing Dynasty and has a history of over a hundred years. The main deity worshiped is a weathered giant stone resembling Mazu, known locally as Shima Mazu. The surrounding walls are made of stacked square stones, making it a distinctive temple in the Deep Water District. The most notable feature inside the temple is that the main deity Shima Mazu is connected to the altar and two stone pillars on either side, all made from the same approximately 1.5-meter-long stone shaped like a crane, which the locals refer to as Bai He Xianshi. The stone steps leading to the Zhenan Temple, built in the fifth year of the Showa era (1930), consist of about 384 steps, with a "Shima Mazu Route Monument" standing beside the path to commemorate the history of the construction.

Address：8 Dalunjiao, Shenkeng District, New Taipei City 222, Taiwan

Zhennan Temple Introduction

Located in the mountainous area of A-Rou-Li Da-Lun-Jiao, it was established during the Guangxu era of the Qing dynasty and has a history of over a hundred years. The main deity worshipped is a weathered boulder resembling Mazu, referred to by locals as "Shih Mazu." The surrounding walls are built from square stone blocks, making it one of the most distinctive temples in the Shenkeng District. The temple's most notable feature is that the main deity, Shih Mazu, is connected to the altar and two stone pillars on either side, all made from the same approximately 1.5-meter long stone shaped like a crane, referred to by locals as "Bai He Xian Shi." The stone steps leading to the Zhen Nan Temple were built in the 5th year of the Showa era (1930), consisting of about 384 steps. Along the path, there stands a "Shih Mazu Path Stele" that records the history of the construction of the trail. The pathway winds through lush green mountains, and upon reaching the square in front of the temple, the view opens up, allowing for a nearly unobstructed panorama of the Shenkeng District. From the end of Shenkeng Street, it takes about a ten-minute walk through the industrial road across the Zhongzheng Bridge to reach the entrance.

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Zhennan Temple Travel Information

Address：8 Dalunjiao, Shenkeng District, New Taipei City 222, Taiwan

Transportation Methods：【Public Transportation】1. Transfer at Muzha Station on the Taipei Metro to bus 660 towards Shiding High School, get off at Shenkeng Station, and walk approximately 1.2 kilometers to reach your destination. 2. Transfer at Muzha Station on the Taipei Metro to Hsin Hsin Bus 819, get off at Aruyang Station, and walk 1 kilometer to your destination. 【Driving】Take National Highway No. 1 and National Highway No. 3 towards Taipei, exiting at the Beiyi High Linking Road/County Road 106B/Taipei Linking Line exit. Exit from National Highway No. 3 at the 20-Muzha exit, continue on Beiyi High Linking Road/County Road 106B, and turn right after passing the Formosa Plastics gas station, and you will arrive in 15 minutes.

Other Nearby Attractions： Daqi Ridge Hiking Trail 、 Paozilun Waterfall 、 Shenkeng Old Street 、 Dehing Residence (Oulu Cultural Cafe) 、 Qingshan Herb Education Farm 、 Dacheng Temple Trail 、 12 Zodiac Trail 、 Green Light Platform 、 Lover's Bridge 、 Zhinan Temple

Nearby Cuisine： Shenkeng Agricultural Products Direct Sales and Tourist Service Center 、 Grand Reunion Restaurant 、 Ban Shan Farm 、 Shenkeng Under the Big Tree 、 Old House Tofu Cuisine 、 Wanjitofu Old Shop 、 Hometown Flavors 、 Shenkeng Miaokou Wang Shuicheng Old Store 、 Shenkeng Lifen Rice Dumplings 、 Fat Boy Tofu Ice Cream