Gouzao Zhenwu Temple Introduction
The God of War of Gouzao, the Gouzao Zhenwu Temple, enshrines the Emperor of the North Pole, Xuantian, along with the two marshals, Kang and Zhao (the Tortoise and Snake deities). The temple was established in the early Qing dynasty and has a history of over two hundred years. Gouzao Village is primarily inhabited by the Cai family from Qingyang, and in the early years, there were conflicts between the Wu and Cai families from Beigang. The deity has manifested to assist the Cai family.