Shuangli Gudi Guan Di Temple

Guningtou, also known as Gulongtou or Jialitou, encompasses Nanshan, Beishan, and Lincuo. In the past, a bay of seawater meandered between Nanshan and Beishan; its form resembled a pair of carp biting each other's tails in opposite directions, hence it was named Shuangli Lake (Double Carp Lake). Between the lake and the sea, a small sandbar emerged from the water, resembling a lotus flower. Feng shui masters interpreted this as 'two carp welcoming a pearl'. Therefore, a temple named 'Shuangli Gudi' (Ancient Double Carp Site) was built here, dedicated to Emperor Guan (Guan Di Ye) as the principal deity, with Guan Ping and Zhou Cang as accompanying deities. This temple serves as a place of worship for the communities of Nanshan, Beishan, and Lincuo in Guningtou. The temple was initially constructed in the 13th year of Emperor Qianlong's reign (Qing Dynasty) and underwent renovation in the 16th year of the Republic of China (1927). During the August 23rd Artillery Battle, countless shells fell in the surrounding area, yet this Shuangli Gudi Temple stood majestically and completely unscathed, further highlighting the miraculous power of the sacred site and its divine deity. It underwent further renovations in the 63rd and 73rd years of the Republic of China (1974 and 1984), and most recently completed another reconstruction in the 97th year of the Republic of China (2008), further enhancing the temple's magnificent and splendid appearance.