Qishi Xuanji Temple Introduction
Located in Wen Zheng Alley, Zhongming Village, Yuchi Township, this is the only temple in Taiwan dedicated to Zhuge Liang. The statue of Zhuge Kongming in front of the temple stands 36 feet tall, holding a feather fan in his right hand and a scroll in his left hand, which is said to be the tallest Kongming statue in Asia. In front of the temple, the Sleeping Dragon Platform features 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 nine feet tall, exuding an imposing and dignified presence. The first floor primarily worships Zhuge Wuhou and the Xuantian Shangdi. The establishment of the Kongming Temple can be traced back to the Meiji period during Japanese rule in 1901, when a villager named Shi Tianfu worshiped the Three Clear Ones in his house, calling it "Ming De Hall." Due to its miraculous events, it gradually became a center of faith in the local area. In 1924, due to the simple altar and limited space, the temple was renovated at the suggestion of the devotees, and besides the Three Clear Ones, Zhuge Kongming and Xuantian Shangdi were also added. Since the original temple was in poor condition, a new site was chosen for construction. With the help of several landowners donating land, the new temple began construction in 1979 and was officially renamed "Revelation of the Mysterious Temple."
