Wanfu Temple, Taoist temple in West Central District, Taiwan
Wanfu Temple is a Taoist shrine in West Central District housing numerous statues of the Monkey King, including a stone figure more than 300 years old. The temple contains many representations of this deity throughout its spaces, making it a gallery of related religious art.
The site originated during the Southern Ming period as a temple founded by the widow of General Ruan Jun from Koxinga's military forces. Over time it evolved into its current form as a Taoist shrine known today.
The temple serves families as a place where parents bring children to seek protection from the Monkey King, believing he accepts young ones as spiritual godchildren. This practice remains central to how local people experience and use the space today.
The temple sits in an alley off Minzu Road and maintains regular opening hours for visitors interested in religious practices and architecture. Daytime visits work best to appreciate the details of the statues and decorative elements throughout the space.
Near the temple grows a tree whose natural burls resemble monkey shapes, leading locals to call it the Monkey Spirit Tree Lord. This natural formation often escapes visitors' notice but adds an unexpected layer to the site's spiritual meaning.
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