Zhen Nan Temple Introduction
Located in the mountainous area of Aru Li Dalu Jiao, it was established during the Guangxu period of the Qing Dynasty and has a history of over a century. The main deity worshiped is a weathered boulder resembling Mazu, referred to by locals as Stone Mazu. The surrounding walls are made of stacked square stones, making it a distinctive temple in the Deep Pit District. The temple's uniqueness lies in the deity Stone Mazu being connected to the altar and two stone pillars on either side, all formed from a single rock approximately 1.5 meters long and shaped like a crane, locally known as White Crane Immortal Master. The stone staircase trail connecting to Zhen Nan Temple was constructed in the fifth year of Showa (1930) and consists of about 384 steps. Alongside the path stands the "Stone Mazu Route Monument," commemorating the history of the trail's construction. The path winds through lush green mountains and forests, and when reaching the temple's plaza, one is greeted with a panoramic view overlooking the Deep Pit District. It takes about a ten-minute walk from the end of Deep Pit Street across Zhongzheng Bridge to reach the entrance.
