Dadaocheng Cihsheng Temple

Dadaocheng Cihsheng Temple, commonly known as Dadaocheng Mazu Temple, enshrines the Heavenly Holy Mother, popularly known as Mazu or Tianhou, who is the guardian deity of seafarers. It is considered one of Dadaocheng's three major temples, along with Fazhu Temple and Xiahai City God Temple. The couplet on its main entrance reads: 'The first gate opens to Guanyin Mountain's graceful arch, thousands of boats gather by Kuifu water's brilliant flow,' which highlights the historical changes in Cihsheng Temple's location. In the fifth year of Tongzhi (1866 AD), Cihsheng Temple was originally built at the intersection of what are now Xining North Road and Minsheng West Road. In front of the temple was a busy trade pier, offering views of the Tamsui River flowing from south to north, with Guanyin Mountain in Bali visible to the temple's front right. In 1910, the Japanese colonial government implemented urban redevelopment, which led to the demolition of the temple. Local Tong'an residents then raised funds to relocate it to its current site on Yanping North Road, rebuilding the temple using its original beams and stone materials. The reconstruction was completed in 1914, and its original appearance has been preserved to this day. (Source: Taipei Travel Net - Listen to the Temple's Stories)