Chihsi Hsuan-chi Temple Introduction
Located in Wencheng Lane, Zhongming Village, Yuchi Township, it is the only temple in Taiwan dedicated to Zhuge Liang. In front of the temple, on the right side, there is a statue of Zhuge Kongming holding a feather fan in his right hand and a scroll in his left hand, standing 36 feet tall, which is said to be the tallest Kongming statue in Asia. The Front Dragon Platform showcases a statue of Liu Bei visiting the thatched cottage of Zhuge Liang three times. The temple has two levels; on the second floor, it enshrines the Martial God Guan Yu, whose statue is 9 feet tall, exuding a majestic and solemn presence. The first floor is dedicated to Zhuge Wuhou and Xuantian Shangdi. The establishment of the Kongming Temple can be traced back to the 34th year of the Meiji era (1901) during Japanese rule, when a local villager named Shi Tianfu worshiped the Three Pure Ones in his home hall, named "Mingde Hall." Due to its significant divine miracles, it gradually became a local center of faith. In the 13th year of the Taisho era (1924), due to the simplicity and narrowness of the shrine, it was rebuilt at the suggestion of the believers. At that time, in addition to the original Three Pure Ones, Zhuge Kongming and the Xuantian Shangdi were also added. Since the original temple was in disrepair, a new site was chosen for construction with the help of several landowners donating land. The construction of the new temple began in 1979, and the temple was officially renamed "Qishi Xuanji Yuan."
