Martyr's Shrine Introduction
There are many temples in Lieyu, and the Liěnǚ Temple is one of the most popular ones! Located at the southwestern tip of Lieyu in Qingqi Village, it is also known as the Wang Xiangu Temple. The original name of Liěnǚ Temple was "Zhengjie Shrine," and it is dedicated to Wang Xiangu, whose real name was Wang Yulan. She was from Xiamen, and according to legend, one day, while picking oysters by the sea at noon, she was molested, bullied, and drowned. The next day, her body washed up on the shores of Guishan in Lieyu and was discovered and buried by Liu, a soldier from the local coastal defense. Later, Wang Yulan appeared in a dream to explain her encounter. The soldiers and local people were deeply moved upon hearing this, and in 1956, funds were raised to build a temple for her, initiated by the 81st Army Division stationed in Lieyu. The temple became a symbol for the stationed troops and local villagers. Liěnǚ Temple is known for its strong incense offerings, fulfilling the wishes of its visitors. After renovations and expansions, it has grown into the prominent tourist attraction it is today, attracting many people to worship and make wishes. If your wishes come true, remember to return and express your gratitude!
