Cide Temple Introduction
Cide Temple is a temple dedicated to Huang Wei, the "Paragon of Virtue." The temple's unique craftsmanship is displayed in three aspects: Jiaozi pottery, paper-cut art, and stone sculpture. Jiaozi pottery includes six vivid pieces such as the dragon and tiger wall, mirror blocks, and opposing blocks. The paper-cut art features the decorative dragon designs on the ridge and apex of the temple roof. The stone sculptures encompass all pillars made from blue marble, door thresholds, as well as the granite-finished counters, wall bases, and calligraphy on the stone pillars, showcasing exquisite stone carvings that depict pavilion figures, stone flowers, and dramatic stories. These three characteristics are the most abundant and well-preserved among the temples in Kinmen. It was designated as a county historic monument in 1997.
