Shuangli Ancient Beiguan Temple Introduction
Gu Ning Tou, also known as Gu Long Tou or Jiali Tou, includes Nanshan, Beishan, and Lincuo. In the past, there was a bay of seawater winding between Nanshan and Beishan, resembling a pair of koi fish biting each other's tails in reverse. Thus, it was named Shuang Li Lake. Between the lake and the sea is a small sandbank that emerges from the water, resembling a lotus flower. Surveyors likened it to the twin koi welcoming a pearl, leading to the establishment of the temple called "Shuang Li Gu Di," dedicated to the deity Guan Yu as the guardian of the area, along with the worship of Guan Ping and Zhou Cang. The temple was first built in the thirteenth year of the Qianlong reign in the Qing Dynasty and underwent renovations in the sixteenth year of the Republic of China (ROC). During the 823 Artillery Battle, countless shells fell around, yet the Shuang Li Gu Di Temple stood majestically and undamaged, highlighting its sacredness and the miraculous manifestations of the divine. It was renovated again in the 63rd and 73rd years of the ROC, with the most recent renovation completed in the 97th year, enhancing the temple's splendid appearance. Couplets: Main Gate Couplets: "Twin Koi Welcome Pearl, Radiance Shines on Jiali; Ancient Dragon Coiled, Blessings Bestowed upon Ningxiang." Side Couplets 1: "The Light of Shuang Li Lake in Front of the Temple Reflects Loyal Hearts and Righteous Souls; The Incense Offerings of Three Villages within the Area are Gratefully Rewarded by the Emperor's Virtue and Divine Grace." Side Couplets 2: "Twin Peaks Emanate the Mountain Spirit, Resonating with the Ancient Land; The Koi City Branch Stands Majestically, Sheltering the Peace of the Village through Emperor's Virtue." Side Couplets 3: "Completing Great Integrity, Loyalty and Purity are Renowned in the Three Kingdoms; Upholding Justice, Trust, and Righteousness Shaking the Nine Provinces."
