Furen Temple

Furen Temple is a Taoist temple in Daxi District with three interconnected palaces arranged around central halls topped by ornate dragon pillars. The layout features a two-section courtyard that guides visitors through different ritual and ceremonial spaces within the 990 square meter grounds.

The temple was founded in 1813 by Lee Bing-sheng, Lu Fan-tiao, and Lin Ben-yuan to serve the spiritual needs of the growing Daxi community. During Japanese rule the building was repurposed as a civilian protection office and military hospital before eventually returning to its religious role.

The temple is dedicated to the deity Kai Zhang Sheng Wang and visitors can observe how local residents engage in daily Taoist rituals and prayers here. The space serves as a gathering point where people express their spiritual beliefs through ceremonies that have remained part of community life for generations.

The temple sits along Daxi Old Street and is accessible to visitors interested in religious architecture and local customs throughout the day. The atmosphere is most active during morning hours and regular ceremonial times, when the building fills with worshippers and the spaces feel most welcoming.

Each central hall displays two ornate dragon pillars with intricate carvings that showcase the skilled craftsmanship of traditional Taiwanese temple builders. Visitors who look closely at these pillars can see fine details in the dragons and decorative patterns that reflect techniques passed down through many generations.