Shuangli Old Earth Guandi Temple Introduction
Gu Ning Tou, also known as Gu Long Tou or Jia Li Tou, includes Nan Shan, Bei Shan, and Lin Cuo. In the past, there was a bay of sea water winding between Nan Shan and Bei Shan, resembling a pair of koi fish biting each other's tails, hence the name Shuang Li Lake. Between the lake and the sea, there is a small sandbar that emerges above the water, resembling a lotus flower rising from the water. Surveyors described it as double koi welcoming pearls, thus a temple named "Shuang Li Ancient Land" was built here, dedicating to the deity Guan Di as the local patron, along with Guan Ping and Zhou Cheng. The temple was first established in the 13th year of the Qianlong era during the Qing Dynasty and was reconstructed in the 16th year of the Republic of China. During the 823 Artillery Battle, countless shells fell around it, yet this Shuang Li Ancient Land Temple stood tall and undamaged, further demonstrating the miraculous deeds of the sacred land and deity. Reconstructive efforts took place in the 63rd and 73rd years of the Republic of China, and recently in the 97th year, enhancing the temple's grandeur. The couplets include: Main gate couplet: "Double koi welcomes pearls shining on Jia Li; Ancient dragon coiling, bless and secure the peaceful village." Column couplet one: "The light of Shuang Li Lake in front of the temple reflects loyalty and righteousness; The three villages within honor the emperor's virtues and the deity's grace." Column couplet two: "Double peaks rise from the mighty mountain spirit, resonating with the ancient land; Koi City, a subdivision, grandly advocates for the emperor's blessings in the peaceful village." Column couplet three: "Completing great loyalty and integrity, renowned during the Three Kingdoms; Upholding the rightful authority and manifesting faith and righteousness, shaking the Nine Provinces."
