Qishi Xuanji Temple Introduction
Located within Wen Zheng Lane, Zhongming Village, Yuchi Township, this temple is the only one in Taiwan dedicated to Zhuge Liang. The statue of Zhuge Kongming in the front yard stands 36 feet tall, holding a feather fan in his right hand and a scroll in his left hand, making it also the tallest Kongming statue in Asia. In the front yard, there is a sculpture of Liu Bei paying a visit to Zhuge Liang, symbolizing loyalty and devotion. The temple has two floors; the second floor venerates the Martial Saint Guan Yu with a statue height of 9 feet, exuding a dignified and serious presence. The first floor is primarily dedicated to Zhuge Wu Hou and Xuantian Shangdi. The establishment of the Kongming Temple can be traced back to the 34th year of the Meiji era (1901) during the Japanese colonial period, when a local resident named Shih Tien-Fu worshipped the Three Pure Ones in his home, calling it "Ming De Hall." Due to many miraculous events, it gradually became a center of faith in the area. In the 13th year of the Taisho era (1924), because the altar was simple and the space was limited, the faithful proposed to rebuild the temple. At this time, in addition to the original Three Pure Ones, Zhuge Kongming and Xuantian Shangdi were also added. Due to the original temple being severely damaged, a new site was chosen for construction. With the help of several landowners who donated land, the new temple began construction in 1979 and was officially renamed "Qishi Xuanji Yuan."
