Chung-Kuei Temple Introduction
From the Tohse Basin, travel along Taiwan Route 21 to Shui Li Township. Along the way, on the right side of the highway, you can see a tall statue of Prince Yeh, which is located at Tiangbao Temple in Wuden Village. There are two stories regarding the origin of the name "Zhonggui". One story dates back to the Qing Dynasty, when indigenous people frequently attacked travelers near the Tudi Gong Anling along the Shuashalian Ancient Road. As a result, the Qing court stationed militia to protect merchants traveling between the two areas, leading to the establishment of an ammunition depot, hence the name "Zhonggui." The other story states that after the Qing court ceded Taiwan to Japan, the residents around Sun Moon Lake took a stand at Tudi Gong Anling near Zhonggui to prevent the Japanese army from entering, thereby acquiring the name "Zhonggui." Tiangbao Temple was built during the Japanese colonial period, with the main deities being Sanshengzhu (Guan Gong, Lü Dongbin, and Zao Wang Yeh), and the temple is grand in appearance. In the autumn of the 74th year of the Republic of China, Prince Marshal was assigned to guard Tiangbao Temple. Due to his frequent displays of divine power, the deities instructed devotees to build a 6.2 meters tall statue of Prince Marshal behind the temple, showcasing his miracles in protecting the people of Shihsi Township. The towering presence of Prince Yeh has made it a prominent landmark in Zhonggui.
