Zhen Nan Gong Temple

Taipei Attractions

鎮南宮外觀

Located in the mountainous area of Arhuri Daluanjiao, this temple was established during the Guangxu era of the Qing Dynasty and has a history of over a hundred years. The main deity worshipped here is a weathered giant stone resembling Mazu, referred to as "Stone Mazu" by the locals. The surrounding walls are made of square stones stacked together, making it one of the most distinctive temples in the Deep Pit area. The temple's most unique feature 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 that is about 1.5 meters long and resembles a crane, known by the locals as "Baihe Xianshi" (Master White Crane). The stone steps leading to the Zhenan Temple were built in the fifth year of the Showa era (1930) and consist of approximately 384 steps, with a "Stone Mazu Route Monument" erected alongside to record the history of this pathway.

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

Zhen Nan Gong Temple Introduction

Located in the mountainous area of the Aruli Dalunjiang 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 here is a weathered boulder resembling Mazu, referred to by the locals as Stone Mazu. The surrounding walls are constructed of square stones, making it one of the most distinctive temples in the Deep Pit District. The main feature of the temple is that the principal deity, Stone Mazu, is connected to the altar and two stone pillars on either side, all made from the same stone that is approximately 1.5 meters long and shaped like a crane, referred to by locals as the White Crane Immortal Master. The stone steps leading to the Zhenan Temple were built in the 5th year of the Showa era (1930) and consist of about 384 steps. Alongside the path stands the "Stone Mazu Path Monument," which records the history of the construction of the path. The trail winds through lush green mountains, and as visitors approach the temple’s main plaza, the view opens up, providing a nearly unobstructed panoramic view of the Deep Pit District. From the end of Shenkeng Street, it takes about ten minutes to walk to the entrance via the industrial road that crosses the Zhongzheng Bridge.

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Zhen Nan Gong Temple Travel Information

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

Transportation Methods：【Public Transportation】1. Transfer from Muzha MRT Station to bus 660 heading to Shihding Senior High School, get off at Shenkeng Station, and walk about 1.2 kilometers to reach your destination. 2. Transfer from Muzha MRT Station to Hsin Hsin Bus 819, get off at ArDong Yang Station, and walk 1 kilometer to reach your destination. 【By Car】Follow National Highway 1 and National Highway 3 to the exit for the Beiyi Highway Link/County Route 106 Yi/Taipei Link. Take the Muzha exit (20) on National Highway 3, continue on the Beiyi Highway Link/County Route 106 Yi, and after passing the Formosa Plastic Gas Station, make a right turn and you will arrive in about 15 minutes.

Other Nearby Attractions： Daqi Ridge Hiking Trail 、 Paozi Lun Waterfall 、 Shenkeng Old Street 、 De Xing Ju (Oli Cultural Coffee) 、 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 Visitor Service Center 、 Grand Reunion Restaurant 、 Ban Shan Farm 、 Shenkeng Under the Big Tree 、 Old House Tofu Cuisine 、 Wanjih Tofu Old Shop 、 Taste of Hometown 、 Shenkeng Miao Kou Wang Shui Cheng Old Shop 、 Shenkeng Li-fen Sticky Rice Dumplings 、 Fatty Tofu Ice Cream