Qi Shi Xuan Ji Yuan Introduction
Located within Wen Zheng Alley in Zhongming Village, Yu Chi Township, this is the only temple in Taiwan dedicated to Zhuge Liang. The statue of Zhuge Kongming in front of the temple stands at 36 feet tall, holding a feather fan in his right hand and a scroll in his left, making it reputedly the tallest statue of Kongming in Asia. In the front yard, there is a Wulong Platform, featuring a statue of Liu Bei visiting the thatched cottage three times. The temple has two levels, with the second floor dedicated to the martial god Guan Yu, whose statue is 9 feet tall, exuding a dignified and powerful presence. The first floor is primarily devoted to Zhuge Wuhou and the Xuantian Shangdi. The establishment of the Kongming Temple can be traced back to the Japanese rule during the 34th year of the Meiji era (1901), when a villager named Shi Tianfu worshiped the Three Pure Ones in his home hall, naming it "Ming De Hall." Due to miraculous events, it gradually became a place of belief in the local community. In the 13th year of the Taisho era (1924), due to the modest altar and cramped space, the temple was rebuilt in response to the calls from believers, adding Zhuge Kongming and Xuantian Shangdi to the deities previously worshiped. As the original temple was in ruins, a new site was selected for construction. With the assistance of several landowners who donated land, the new temple was commenced in 1979 and officially renamed "Qi Shi Xuan Ji Yuan."
