Zhenwu Temple

Zhenwu Temple is a Chinese temple in Wuqi featuring traditional Hokkien design, with leaping carp sculptures inside and dragon decorations adorning its swallowtail roof. The structure was built using imported materials, including fir wood from Fuzhou and granite from Quanzhou, which reflect the trading routes of its founders.

Zhenwu Temple was founded in 1849 by the Tsai clan trading company Jishunhao to maintain their connection to their homeland. After the 1935 earthquake caused damage, it was rebuilt and later underwent major renovations in 1953 and 1976.

The temple still serves as a meeting place for members of the Tsai clan, keeping their connection to ancestral origins in Quanzhou, Fujian alive. The spaces are regularly used for family ceremonies and gatherings that maintain these ancestral ties across generations.

The temple is accessible from several points, with main entrances clearly marked and interior levels easy to navigate. Visitors should dress respectfully and avoid loud noise, as this remains an active place of worship.

Every 18 years, the temple organizes the Zhong Yuan Festival, known as the Eighteen-year Ghost Festival, held on a rotating basis across twenty-one neighborhoods. This rare rotating festival brings together the entire local community and shows how different areas continue to work together over time.

Location: Wuqi District

Inception: 1849

Address: 中和里西建路104號

GPS coordinates: 24.25678,120.52907

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:07