Hui Ji Temple. At the foot of Hui Ji Temple, you can see a grassland-like square with models of sheep, as if ancestors were grazing here. At the foot of Hui Ji Temple, you can see a grassland-like square with models of sheep, as if ancestors were grazing here. Ascending the stairs, passing through the woods, the atmosphere becomes dim, with moss growing on the adjacent rock walls, exuding an ancient charm. Along the way, you'll pass through a stone archway, a historical relic of Zhishan. Beyond it, the path opens up considerably. After a turn, it becomes surprisingly bright and spacious, with a flat surface, a stark contrast to the previous feeling. Hui Ji Temple is nestled within. The people of Zhangzhou who came to Shilin also brought their guardian deity, the 'King of Kai Zhang'. Legend has it that Zhishan was originally the land of a wealthy man named Huang Shan. About two hundred years ago, his relative from Pinghe County, Zhangzhou Prefecture, Huang Chengqing, brought the incense of the King of Kai Zhang to Taiwan and hung it on Zhishan. Miraculous signs were said to have appeared, and everyone pooled their money to build Hui Ji Temple in 1752. Soon after, due to the worship of Guanyin Bodhisattva, it was also known as Zhishan Rock Temple. In 1840, the Shilin gentry member Pan Yongqing built a Wenchang Shrine on Zhishan Rock and hired teachers to educate the children. By 1874, the three temples were merged, and from then on, it was collectively known as Hui Ji Temple. Nowadays, most people visit Hui Ji Temple to pray for success in their examinations. There is a 'Wenchang Brush' here. It is said that touching the 'Wenchang Brush' will bring blessings, so parents often bring their children.
Address: 臺北市士林區石角北隘門步道
Hours: 00:00–23:59
Taipei